Maiden ferry service between Butterworth and Georgetown commenced today
By V. Sivaji The ferry service between Butterworth and Georgetown is up and running again today (August 7, 2023). The ferry ride takes only 10 minutes across the channel and…
Loads of fun, food and games await at the Bagan Indian Carnival tomorrow
The colourful Bagan Indian Carnival will be held tomorrow (June 17, 2023) at the Padang Dewan Haji Ahmad Badawi from 8.30am till midnight. Loads of activities will be held for…
The Panda truck makes its way to Penang
The Panda Truck by pandamart made a stopover in Penang recently. They also visited Seberang Prai, Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam in the mainland. By stopping in neighbourhoods close to a…
RM1,388.888.00 raised for SJKC Chung Hwa 2, Butterworth
A grand sum of RMRM 1,388,888.00 was raised for SJKC Chung Hwa 2, Butterworth recently. The noble effort was carried out by Heineken Malaysia Berhad once again hosted its annual…
More new international chain hotels coming to Penang
There is a wave of new hotels coming up in Penang. What’s more, several of them are being put up by renowned international hotel chains. Although Penang has always been…
Penang Tourism Exco – Names of Georgetown and Butterworth to be retained
Retaining historic names and values is part of our identity. In line with this, the names of Georgetown and Butterworth will be retained as they are of historic interest. Penang…
New vibrant Chinatown@Raja Uda property coming up in Butterworth
A new and dynamic development is coming up in Raja Uda, Butterworth. The Chinatown@Raja Uda is developed by Woolley Development Sdn Bhd and is expected to be vibrant and contemporary…
Carlsberg Malaysia (Penang) moves into its new Northern Region office
By V. Sivaji Carlsberg Malaysia (Penang) moved into its new “spick and span” office at Pusat Perniagaan Oren, Bagan Ajam, Butterworth today. The special occasion saw the thunderous roar of…
Carlsberg Malaysia holds CNY do at Miao Hui temple
By V. Sivaji Carlsberg Malaysia’s ongoing Chinese New Year (CNY) campaign “Double Cheers. Double Winnings” was held at the Miao Hui Temple in Butterworth where thousands of Penangites attended. The…
Butterworth lad scores gold in World Muaythai C’ships
By S. ArulldasSenior writer / co-founder Fourteen-year-old from SMK Telok Air Tawar near here made the school, state and the nation proud for bagging a gold medal in the 16th…