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…
IKEA opens to big fanfare in Batu Kawan
By S. ArulldasSenior Writerarulldas55@gmail.com GEORGE TOWN: Penangite’s long-awaited IKEA store has finally opened its doors in Batu Kawan today, drawing oohs and aahs as the bright and beautiful building awed…
Argentines wow crowd with 1920s jazz and Latin numbers
If you are a fan of jazz music from the 1920’s era and popular Latin numbers, the La Sambusa Latina band will surely thrill you with their brand of music.…
IBM to help boost sugarcane yield in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – 5 March 2019: The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) today announced a two-year research collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to improve the yield of sugarcane…