China Airlines returns to Penang International Airport
By V. Sivaji All the hard work and follow-ups done by the Penang state government is seeing its “fruits of labour” as China Airlines returned to the Penang International Airport…
Penang Tourism Exco – We welcome well-known international artists to perform here
Penang is among the top destinations for local and foreign tourists, as such it embraces diversity and inclusiveness of all forms of culture, heritage and traditions. In keeping with these…
Penang to host the grand finals of the Miss Asia Global 2022
After such a long time, the days of beauty pageants are back with the world finals of the Miss Asia Global 2022 being held in Penang. The international pageant will…
Student Christine Yong is Miss Yosakoi Penang 2022 title winner
Marketing student, Christine Yong, 22, was judged the winner of the Miss Yosakoi 2022 pageant held at the Gurney Plaza shopping mall yesterday. She beat seven other contestants to the…
Double joy for Penang based association for being recorded in the Malaysian Book of Records and launch of their webpage
Every community has its own form and version of martial arts practises which has been passed down from one generation to another generation. One such craft is the “Nillaikalakki Silambam”…
Accor group announces the opening of Grand Mercure Solo Baru in Central Java, Indonesia
Accor announced the opening of Grand Mercure Solo Baru in Central Java, Indonesia recently. The 348-key hotel is set to become the first Grand Mercure in Solo, Central Java, joining…
Showcase of traditional dance and music from Sarawak at Straits Quay Retail Marina
Wonderful sounds and dance of traditional music by the Persatuan Kayan Sarawak (Cawangan Sg Asap) filled the air at the main entrance of the Straits Quay Retail Mall. The 21-members…
Staff at Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa to don stylish batik outfits
Staff at the iconic Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa will don their batik outfits every Friday. Dubbed “Batik Friday”, the cultural initiative is to celebrate Malaysia’s fashionable artforms by wearing…
Penang Bon Odori 2022 edition a runaway success
The Penang Bon Odori 2022 edition was a runaway success considering it had to take a two-year break due to the pandemic and some uncertain developments of late. However, leading…
A myriad of colours and tradition this weekend in Georgetown
Myriad colours, culture and tradition were on show for visitors taking advantage of the long weekend and holidays to visit Georgetown this time around. Celebrations underway are the Georgetown Heritage…