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…
Penang Bridge marathon goes virtual
The Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2020 is going virtual this year with the hashtag #PBIMVR #runningagainstCovid19 in a global movement against Covid-19 pandemic. In announcing the event, Penang state…
Wine lovers gather for an idyllic evening at Westin Langkawi
By V. Sivaji The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa hosted an exclusive evening for wine aficionados featuring a great range of Katnook Estate wines from South Australia recently. Katnook wine…
M’sians lends voice to cheer Liverpool’s win led by Carlsberg
Die-hard Liverpool Football Club (LFC) fans celebrated the Reds’ historic Premier League win with fellow fans all over the world virtually recently. Some 500 Malaysian fans paid tribute to the…
Merdeka offers beckons Penang’s top Rasa Sayang Resort
Two of the most popular resorts in Batu Ferringhi, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Golden Sands Resort have launched a new package, the Merdeka Day Special with validity…
Penang hoteliers’ group fetes 63 years in service
By V. Sivaji The Penang Hoteliers’ Association (PHA) held its 63rd-anniversary dinner and swearing-in ceremony of its new committee at the Cititel Hotel here recently. This time around the event…
Sneak peak at Marriot’s Courtyard in George Town
By V. Sivaji The very first Courtyard By Marriott branded hotel in Malaysia, The Courtyard By Marriott Penang will open its doors on Sept 3, 2020 to welcome guests. Penang…
Ukrainian consulate opens in Penang
By V. Sivaji Penang has the most number of foreign consulates outside of the country’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur. To add on to this tally, the Ukraine Consulate in Penang…
Fancy footlong sausages at Rasa Sayang Resort
If you fancy yourself as a good eater and love your food, then you must try the “one foot chicken sausage” currently available at the Pinang Bar Restaurant & Bar…
OZO Hotel opens in Penang
By V. Sivaji The brand new OZO Georgetown Penang managed under by Thailand based ONYX Hospitality Group is set to open its doors to welcome guests next month, September 2020.…