International and locally owned hotels making a beeline to set up shop in Penang
Facade image of the Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City By V. Sivaji International hotel brands and locally owned hotels are taking the queue to set up base in Penang and…
Rahman – the longest serving employee at the Penang Club
Rahman the legend at Penang Club By V. Sivaji Meet Abdul Rahman Mat Ross also known as (aka) the “legend” at the Penang Club. And you may ask why he…
IIFET conference underway in Georgetown, Penang
By V. Sivaji The 21st International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference, hosted by WorldFish and the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, officially commenced yesterday at the St. Giles…
Iconic Hong Leong Bank at No 1, Light Street officially launched
By V. Sivaji The newly renovated Hong Leong Bank at No 1, Light Street, Georgetown held its official launch ceremony attended by a host of corporate clients and business associates…
Deputy Finance Minister officiates new multipurpose hall in Little India
Ribbon cutting ceremony By V. Sivaji Those who are looking for a venue to host their private functions can now consider the new multipurpose hall in the heart of Georgetown.…
Penang plays host to the 17th South East Asian Pipe Band Competition
For the very first time, the 17th South East Asian Pipe Band Championship 2024 was held in Penang. The event was held at the St Xavier’s Institution in George Town.…
The Ovation of the Seas coming to Penang next year
The Ovation of the Seas will be coming to the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) in line with the Royal Caribbean International’s 2025-26 cruise season. The Quantum Class ship will…
Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur brings its Jom Kita Bincang roadshow to Penang
The Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur is bringing the “Jom Kita Bincang” (Let’s talk about it) to Penang to explore the potential of children’s literature. A session will be…
Yummy set lunch at Hotel NEO+ Penang
Hotel NEO+ Penang is currently offering its set lunch promotion from 12pm to 2.30pm daily (Mon -Sun). The promotion is specially catered for nearby office workers and walk-in guests who…
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the late Datuk Seri Utama Karpal Singh
Family, friends and party members gathered at the Wadda Gurduwara Sahib in Georgetown, Penang to commemorate the 10th anniversary of DAP stalwart, the late Karpal Singh. Showing support was Tan…