From South to North: Pauline Chua joins Iconic Group as Group General Manager
By V. Sivaji It will be a happy home-coming for this experienced hotelier, Ms Pauline Chua when she takes up her new post as the Group General Manager (GGM) of…
Networking session at the NIAVS 2026 showcase
The Northern International Audio & Visual Show (NIAVS) 2026 continued its strong opening with a lively networking session yesterday evening, held after the first day of showcases concluded. The gathering…
Batik Air expands its chartered flights from Kunming to Penang from 1 flight per week to 3 flights per week
By V. Sivaji The Penang tourism industry received an added boost as Batik Air expanded its chartered flights from Kunming to Penang from one flight per week to 3 flights…
From Netherlands to Langkawi: A Hotelier’s Story of Discovery
By V. Sivaji Dutch national Paul Hu did not expect Langkawi to feel like his second home so quickly. Yet, somewhere between the island’s emerald waters and lush rainforest canopies,…
MATTA Fair Penang edition on April 25 and 26 at PWCC
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter will hold its travel fair at the PWCC from April 25 to 26, 2026. Present to…
Launching of Chongqing–Penang Direct Flight Strengthens Tourism Connectivity Amid Global Uncertainty
China’s Chongqing Airlines made its inaugural flight to Penang via flight no CZ2195 at 12.20am earlier this morning. Despite the late arrival, present to welcome the passengers was Penang State…
China’s first overseas full-tab production line: Highstar’s Malaysia Tabless base officially starts production
Highstar successfully held its Malaysia Tabless Cell Base Commissioning Ceremony and Global Partner Conference recently (March 26). At the same time, Highstar’s advanced battery manufacturing base in Kulim, Kedah, officially…
China’s Qingdao Airlines launches direct flights to Penang
By V. Sivaji Penang continues to strengthen its connectivity with China as yet another Chinese carrier launches direct flights to the island. This time, Qingdao Airlines marked its inaugural service…
220,000 Passengers on Xiamen-Penang Route since launching in 2023
Penang State Exco Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, led a Penang government delegation, accompanied by representatives from the Penang tourism industry, to Xiamen, Fujian Province,…
Penang Tourism Exco visits Xiamen to Strengthen Sister-City Ties Between Penang and Xiamen
Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai visited Xiamen in Fujian, China, where he met with Xiamen Customs and the Xiamen People’s Association for…