Penang CM – Penang Technology Park will offer more land for investors
The Penang Technology Park (PTP) in Bertam is a private sector initiative. However, the Penang State Government is supportive of the project as it will offer more land to potential…
Penang state government installs more buildings with solar panels in line with Penang Vision 2030
In line with Penang state government’s green initiatives four more Penang Island City Council buildings were installed with solar panels. “The four buildings are Bangunan Penguatkuasa & Pusat Kawalan CCTV…
Brilliant student gets Penang state government’s support and moral encouragement
Brilliant student, Kingston Lew Yen Wei 18, received encouragement and moral support from the Penang state government with a contribution of RM3,000 towards his further studies. Lew has received admission…
George Town Festival (GTF) 2022 is back next month
By V. Sivaji The George Town Festival (GTF) 2022 is back. The popular event will be held from July 9 to 24, 2022 across several venues in Georgetown and surrounding…
Tiniva super app to help hospitality industry overcome manpower shortage
A new super app called “Tiniva” has been created exclusively to cater for the hospitality industry in view of labour shortage and rising costs. Since the Covid-19 lockdown, the use…
Penang Hill and its surrounding areas declared Biosphere Reserve
Penang Hill and its surrounding areas have officially been declared Malaysia’s third Biosphere Reserve. The Penang state government and the Penang Hill Corporation are proud to be bestowed the honour.…
Airbnb delegation pays courtesy call on Tourism Exco
A delegation from Airbnb led by their Public Policy Lead for Southeast Asia, Ms Shangari Kiruppalini and Senior Consultant Hafizin Tajudin made a courtesy call to the Penang State Exco…
Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports makes private visit to Penang
By V. Sivaji Thailand’s Minister for Tourism and Sports, Mr Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn made a private visit to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion accompanied by a seven-member delegation. On hand to welcome…
Northern AV Show will be an annual affair
By V. Sivaji Due to the overwhelming response to the inaugural Northern AV Show 2022 has the organisers have decided to make it an annual affair. The niche event is…
SPCT to receive Spectrum of the Seas on July 2, 2022
After a hiatus of over two years, the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) will see the arrival of the Spectrum of the Seas on July 2, 2022. The mega cruise…