Two markets closed in Penang due to Covid-19 cases
With immediate effect, the Jelutong market has been closed for 10 days due to an outbreak of Covid-19 cases. Penang Island City Council issued a notice to inform operators and…
Hazards of face masks with graphene particles
The Consumers Association of Penang calls on the authorities to ensure that the face masks and other protective equipment sold in the market do not contain graphene and other potentially…
MCO 3.0 takeaways from Penang Hotels
With MCO 3.0 currently underway and no interstate travel means very low occupancy for hotels. Added to this is the no dine-in restriction which means hotels are back to resorting…
Penang CM calls on federal government to approve its proposals on Covid-19 mass testing
Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow called upon the Federal Government to approve the latest initiative of the state government and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (Penang Chapter) with regards…
Ajax Amsterdam melts trophy for fans
After winning the Eredivisie title for the 35th time, Ajax Amsterdam Football Club made the ultimate choice to melt down the trophy to be shared with their fans. All season…
Penang tourism industry gets RM1 million one-off subsidy for electricity bills
The Penang State Government has approved a speedy one-off subsidy of RM1 million for electricity bills for the tourism industry. The assistance comes in light of the MCO3.0 implemented by…
Dusit International brings much needed “Devarana Wellness” across its group
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has responded to the increasingly health-conscious aspirations of global travellers by introducing its new group-wide wellness concept – ‘Devarana…
Unlimited Free Delivery on airasia super app
The airasia super app is offering Unlimited Free Delivery to all customers, following the announcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO 3.0). To support food & beverage merchants further on…
Remembering the Russian sailors of the Zhemchug
Not many from the present generation might know of the Russian Navy Ship, Zhemchug (Pearl) which sank in the Battle of Penang during World War 1. The incident which took…
Starbucks brings new delicacies this Hari Raya
Starbucks Malaysia announced that it has launched their specially curated menu with Chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob across Peninsular Malaysia starting May 2021, with further roll outs to East Malaysia later…