The lure of Penang durians
By V. Sivaji Penang’s durian season is up and running again leading to the “Durian Tourism” for Penang Not only locals are thronging the durian stalls, it is also tourists…
China and Malaysia to send joint application to UNESCO to recognize the lion dance as intangible cultural heritage
China and Malaysia have agreed to send a joint nomination to propose the lion dance for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible…
Popular hotpot restaurant from China opens at Sunway Carnival Mall
To cater for the growing number of tourists from China, Indonesia and Singapore, the Zui Ma Tou Hotpot opened its new outlet at the Sunway Carnival Mall yesterday. Present at…
Adrian Chua general manager of Aloft Langkawi Pantai Cenang recognized with Malaysia’s Best General Managers (Hospitality) citation
Chua (centre) at the presentation ceremony By V. Sivaji Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah’s general manager, Adrian Chua was recently honoured with the Malaysia’s Best General Managers (Hospitality) citation by CMO…
Transport Minister – Air and rail connectivity within ASEAN region is our long term vision
Other than the present air connectivity among ASEAN countries, Malaysia will also focus on railway connectivity for leisure travel, goods and services. Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke shared that the…
Carlsberg Brewery’s top management team from Asian region gather in Penang
By V. Sivaji The Carlsberg Group’s top management team from the Asian region are down in Penang for their meeting session. They had a chance to unwind at the Peace…
MATTA welcomes auto gate immigration clearance facilities for 36 countries
Nigel Wong – MATTA president The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes the recent announcement by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on the expansion of…
Juneyao Airlines and PGT sign memorandum to promote Penang in China
By V. Sivaji Penang’s efforts to promote tourism for the state in China received a further boost when Juneyao Airlines and Penang Global Tourism (PGT) signed a memorandum to this…
Juneyao Airlines makes inaugural flight to Penang
By V. Sivaji The inaugural direct flight from Shanghai to Penang by Juneyao Airlines from Pudong International Airport touched down at the Penang International Airport at 10.54pm last night. The…
The 4th Kuala Lumpur City International Ballroom Dance Championship 2024
By V. Sivaji Ballroom dancers and enthusiasts take note ! The 4th Kuala Lumpur City International Ballroom Dance Championship 2024 will be held at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala…