Rasa Sayang Resort plays host to Hong Kong film stars
The Rasa Sayang Resort (RSR) recently hosted three Hong Kong stars – Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung, and Joey Yung. They were there to film ‘因为是朋友2 or “Because We Are Friends…
Air Asia X becomes first South East Asian airline to offer direct flights to Kazakhstan
AirAsia X became the first airline in Southeast Asia to fly direct to Almaty in Kazakhstan following its inaugural flight to Almaty on March 14, 2024. Present at the welcoming…
More direct flights from China and South Korea to Kota Kinabalu in the pipeline
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sabah & Labuan Chapter is looking forward to receiving more direct flights from China and South Korea to Kota Kinabalu to…
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…