Taiwan shows off Muslim-friendly travel spots to Penang travel agents
Penang based travel agents had a close-up view of the latest attractions in Taiwan when a team of officials from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and industry players gathered at a…
Kids up their green credentials in E&O treasure hunt
A treasure hunt specially planned for children was organised by the Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) with Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) as its facilitator recently. The event provided the…
Light Hotel shares the perks of a hotelier career with schools
A five-star hotel in Seberang Jaya, Penang is heeding the call of the government to take the lead in training and hiring locals so as to lessen the dependence on…
E&O’s Quayside property a big hit
Eastern & Oriental Berhad’s (E&O) property sales campaign which concluded recently, was a runaway success as they managed to secure RM251 million. The premier lifestyle property developer concluded their “Luxury…
Experience more with Genting’s World Dream in HK
Planning a quick getaway? Head for the seas in style with Dream Cruises’ Greater Bay Cruise off the waters off Hong Kong on their prestigious World Dream cruise ship. Guests…
Famed textile merchant tells how family business lasted close to a century
By V. SivajiEditor and co-founder A textile giant which had its humble beginnings in Bishop Street here in 1940 in George Town, Penang went on to expand in Kuala Lumpur…
Penang hotels market heat up with new brands in market
Travellers to Penang will be spoilt for choice on where to stay as more hotels are expected to open in 2019, in tandem with high tourist arrivals, and MICE travellers.…
Penang chef delighting Thai resort with M’sian touch
Adding a touch of Malaysian flavour to Thai cuisine is executive chef, Pathma Bala at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. Having been with the five-star property for more…
‘Take 5’ to thrill Hard Rock Penang on popular demand
The popular Take 5 music band is back action again at the Hard Rock Cafe at the Hard Rock Hotel in Batu Ferringhi, Penang. The band has wowed audiences throughout…
Ipoh poised as top holiday destination with new Chinese and Thai flights
By V. SivajiEditor and co-founder Good news is in store for holidaymakers from Ipoh, as more direct flights are expected to the Perak state capital from Guangzhou and Bangkok in…