Direct flights from Japan to PIA on the cards ?
YB Yeoh (fourth from left) with Minoru (fourth from right) posing for the camera. The surge in the arrival of visitors from Japan has prompted the Penang State Exco for…
PCEB looking forward to a more vibrant 2023
The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) rejoiced its success for 2022 at the annual review session held at The George. The gathering saw a full turnout from representatives from…
Firefly will offer direct flights from Penang International Airport to Changi airport from tomorrow
Starting tomorrow (March 26, 2023), Firefly will offer direct flights from Penang International Airport (PIA) to Singapore’s Changi Airport. They will fly their Boeing 737-800 on a twice daily frequency.…
China Southern Airlines to fly to Penang from March 1, 2023
More good news for the tourism industry and its stakeholdres in Penang. The State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Yeoh Soon Hin announced that China Southern Airlines will…
Firefly recommences Penang to Phuket direct flights
Today, Firefly has recommenced passenger flights to Phuket (HKT) from Penang (PEN) using its newly refreshed Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Flight FY3600 departed from Penang for Phuket and arrived at 2.20…
MATTA looks forward to tourists from China
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is confident that once China relaxes its travel restrictions, tourism between Malaysia and China would inevitably resume. During the meeting between…
Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports makes private visit to Penang
By V. Sivaji Thailand’s Minister for Tourism and Sports, Mr Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn made a private visit to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion accompanied by a seven-member delegation. On hand to welcome…
Promoting the “Land of the Hornbills” to Northern Region holiday makers
A delegation from the Association of Sarawak Inbound Agencies (ASIA), Sarawak Tourism Board and Sarawak Convention Bureau paid a visit to Penang to promote the state’s products and attractive tour…
Firefly Airlines commences Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching flights from PIA Regional Hub
By V. Sivaji It was a historic day for Firefly Airlines as they launched their direct flights via their brand new Boeing 737-800 to Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching…
Tourism Exco – Penang to see tourists from the ASEAN region for the interim period
By V. Sivaji With the reopening of international borders tomorrow, Penang hopes to welcome tourists from the ASEAN region in the interim period. Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative…