George Town Festival 2026 edition is back from August 1 -9
By V. Sivaji The popular George Town Festival is back from August 1 to 9, 2026. This is the 17th edition of the festival. This year’s edition will feature talents…
Penang promoting diverse music, culture and artistic heritage
To promote the diverse development of Penang’s vocal and music arts ecosystem, further strengthen the state’s creative economy and enrich the city’s cultural and artistic heritage, State Exco for Tourism…
Penang Governor graces launch of the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery
Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib graced the opening ceremony of the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery yesterday at The Light Waterfront, Gelugor. Joining him was Chief Minister YAB Chow…
Penang MATTA members pay courtesy call on new MOTAC director
Members of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter paid a courtesy call on the new director for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC)…
New MOTAC director for Penang takes office
The new director for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in Penang has taken office recently. Upon assuming the post, Dr. Annuar Mohamed paid a courtesy call on…
Tourism Minister on working visit to Penang
Tourism Minister with Mr Yeoh Soon Hin and team The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Art, and Culture started off…
Award-winning co-working space INFINITY8 eyes new location in Georgetown, Penang
By V. Sivaji Lawyer turned entrepreneur, Lee Sheah Liang is a man of many talents and interests. After concluding his degree in Law, he worked in Kuala Lumpur for a…
Taiwan Tourism Bureau roadshow in Penang
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau held a roadshow in Penang to promote their island state as a premier tourism destination. The team was headed by Abe Chou, director of Taiwan Tourism…
Thai pavilion at MIHAS 2022 wins top award
The Kingdom of Thailand which was participating in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2022, won the “Best Country Pavilion Award” at the world’s largest halal exhibition in Kuala Lumpur…
Gurney Plaza to create a community art space to benefit all
Penang’s popular shopping mall, the Gurney Plaza will soon become a centre for arts, music and entertainment for the whole community to benefit. This is following a collaboration signed between…