School bus drivers receive food baskets
With no means of income since the lockdown, it was a welcome relief for some 42 school bus operators in Paya Terubong, Penang when they were presented with food baskets…
Tzu-Chi displays agility and tenacity to fight the pandemic at various stages
The Buddhist Tzu-Chi Merits Society Malaysia again displayed its agility and tenacity to adapt and respond to different phases of the fight against the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. Today, they handed…
More assistance for trishaw peddlers in Penang
Great news for trishaw peddlers in Penang. The Penang State Government has doubled its assistance from RM100 to RM200 effective June 2021 to December 2021. In announcing the package, Penang…
Timely assistance for residents at EMCO areas
With some 13 areas in Bayan Lepas, Penang placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO), much needed assistance like face masks (8,000), sanitizers (1,200 bottles), food items like flour,…
Closing date for RM500 one-off for sporting bodies from Penang state government extended
The Penang state government will offer RM500 as a one-off payment to sports bodies in the state. Those who register by April 15, 2021 are entitled to the payment. State…
MAH Penang – We are “bleeding”
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang Chapter) held its annual general meeting (AGM) at the Wembley Hotel with a full turnout of general managers from the various…
Tourism players reminded to use all state and federal aid available
Tourism players in the state have been reminded to maximise all available state and federal aid to ensure business continuity and sustainability. The reminder was made by state exco for…
MAH expresses disappointment in the latest incentives for the hospitality sector
The hospitality industry is already in the doldrums and the latest initiative launched by the government does not help much. Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) chief executive officer, Yap Lip…