Fijian consulate opens in Penang
By V. Sivaji There are more than 20 diplomatic missions in Penang, the largest of its kind outside Penang. This is to be expected as it is home to a…
Mercure Tanjung Bungah comes back after hiatus
By V. Sivaji Mark this date, Tuesday 20.10.20 !! The Mercure Penang Beach in Tanjung Bungah will re-open its doors for guests on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020. The “ALL Safe”…
G Kelawai’s chic lounges double up as working spaces
Another new co-working space has popped up in Georgetown at the 2PM outlet at the G Kelawai Hotel in Penang. They offer attractive deals for those wanting to work in…
RM388 for a night’s stay in E&O Hotel
You might have passed by the iconic E&O Hotel, or even wondered how it will be like to experience the opulence of staying at the E&O Hotel in Penang. Here’s…
Pink Ladies to hold brunch for cancer awareness
A fundraiser will be held for the benefit of cancer patients at the Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital and the Penang Hospice Society next month. The effort is spearheaded by the…
The allure that is the Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi
IT was a proud moment for the management and staff of the Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi when they were recognised by three international industry organisations over the past three months…
Twin G hotels win international awards
Despite the covid-19 pandemic, the G Hotel Gurney and G Hotel Kelawai were recently honoured with four top accolades from well-known online booking service providers, namely the “Best Travelers’ Experience…
Developer Iconic to start making PPEs
Already being a well-known player in the property development, tourism and hospitality industry, Iconic Worldwide Berhad will venture into the making of face masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment…
Ignored entertainers suffer in silence during pandemic
The pandemic has brought bad times and the entertainers are eager to cheer, but… With the loan moratorium drawing close, those in the events industry are jittery This is because…
Malaysia’s first Marriot Courtyard opens in Penang
On 218 Macalister Road, close to Penang’s famous hawker fare Aimed at business travellers; beautifully appointed rooms Rates at about RM300/night The very first Courtyard By Marriott brand hotel in…