Thai bikers tour Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Malacca
A group of big bikes from Bangkok descended on Penang island for their onward journey back home to Hat Yai and Bangkok. They were on their seven-days trip to Kuala…
Saito sake introduces new range for diners
By V. Sivaji Asiaeuro Wines & Spirits launched its new packaging of Saito sake for the benefit of Penangites at the Secret Square along Karpal Singh Drive recently. The rew…
China Airlines returns to Penang International Airport
By V. Sivaji All the hard work and follow-ups done by the Penang state government is seeing its “fruits of labour” as China Airlines returned to the Penang International Airport…
Penang International Airport to receive direct flights from Bali
The Penang International Airport (PIA) is set to receive direct flights to Bali with effect Thursday, Oct 20,2022. This is following the announcement that more regional tourists will make it…
Penang Prison inmates get early Deepavali cookies
They might be serving time in detention but they are not forgotten by the community in times of the major celebrations. This time around, in conjunction with the up-coming Deepavali…
Much needed CSR project at Bethel Hill Old Folks Home by international school students
By V. Sivaji Inmates at the Bethel Hill Old Folks Home in Kuala Nerang (Kedah) had a memorable and meaningful visit by some 70 children from an International school from…
Japan is open for tourists from today (Oct 11, 2022)
After strict border closure for two years, Japan will now allow visa-free, independent tourism from October 11 for 68 countries. Now is the time to book that flight and secure…
New ferries to come into service by June next year
Penang’s new ferries may come into service as early as June 2023. This is following a visit by the Penang Port Commission (PPC) delegation which recently visited two sites in…
Resort World Cruises off to a great start with two prestigious awards
The first of the accolades are flowing in for Resort World Cruises. They recently celebrated a double victory at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers Choice Awards 2022 in Singapore, winning…
Penang state government expresses disappointment that Budget 2023 does not address plight of first time affordable housing buyers
The Penang state government has expressed its disappointment that Budget 2023 has not addressed the plight of first time affordable housing buyers. State Exco for Housing, Local Government, Town and…