New hotel brand – Capri By Fraser coming to Penang
With Penang’s popularity as a holiday destination and its vibrant tourism industry, more and more new hospitality brands are making their way here. This time around, it is the Singapore-based…
Work on the expansion of Penang International Airport to start next year
Come 2024, work on the RM1.2 billion expansion of the Penang International Airport (PIA) will commence. The project will include the new terminal, infrastructure and other facilities for passengers and…
Penang state government welcomes the budget 2023 announcement to expand Penang International Airport
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow welcomed news of the expansion of the Penang International Airport project as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the 2023…
Makoto to lead Dusit Hotel & Resorts team in Japan
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Makoto Yamashita as pre-opening General Manager of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Area GM – Kyoto, Japan. Marking…
Mattel celebrates its 40th anniversary in Malaysia
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in Malaysia today, Mattel Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (MMSB) also announced a plant expansion, expected to be completed in January 2023. The world’s largest Hot Wheels manufacturing…
Boutique hotel specialists – Qatta Hotel & Hospitality Management a cut above the rest
With 12 tastefully decorated hotels under their group, the dynamic Qatta Hotel & Hospitality Management are arguably the specialists in boutique hotels in Penang. Presently, their portfolio of hotels are…
Accor announces the opening of Ibis Surabaya Tidar
Since 1974, Ibis has been a trailblazer in the economy hotel sector in Indonesia. In keeping with their expansion plan, they have just unveiled their latest address in Surabaya, Indonesia.…
Boost for Penang’s medical tourism sector
Penang’s medical tourism industry received a boost with the Pantai Hospital Penang hosting its ground breaking ceremony for its expansion. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiated at the ground…
Smith + Nephew medical equipment firm opens in BKIP, Penang
Another world renowned medical firm opened in Penang. This time around, it was the United Kingdom based Smith + Nephew’s US 50 million plant at the Batu Kawan Industrial Park.…
Sunway Carnival Mall doubles in size with RM500 million expansion
Sunway Carnival Mall opened its doors to shoppers in the Northern region at its soft opening recently. The opening also marks a committed occupancy of 95% and more to come…