Star Voyager sets sail on maiden voyage to Malacca
StarCruises, the revitalized successor of the iconic Star Cruises brand, officially relaunched its legacy with a ceremonial event held on March 27, aboard the Star Voyager in Singapore. This marks…
Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan team in Penang to promote bilateral tourism
By V. Sivaji The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan through its Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan held a tourism forum at the St Giles Wembley Hotel which saw the gathering…
Penang Chingay troupe to feature at Singapore Chingay Parade
Come this February 7 & 8 February 2025, the Singapore Chingay Parade 2025 will grandly kick off at the Singapore F1 Pit Building featuring a troupe from Penang.. Penang’s State…
IndiGo Airlines to offer direct connection between Chennai and Penang wef Dec 21, 2024
By V. Sivaji In another boost to Penang’s connectivity to international destinations around the globe, IndiGo Airlines will offer direct flights from Chennai to Penang with effect Dec 21, 2024.…
Malaysian-German Society holds its re-opening ceremony after refurbishment
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian-German Society (MGS) in Penang held its reopening of its premises in a ceremony attended by the Federal Republic of Germany Ambassador H.E. Dr. Peter Blomeyer.…
Bringing back the glory days of the Taiping Rest House
By V. Sivaji The 1969 Group of Hotels, Headlines International and the Taiping Municipal Council have embarked on a journey to breathe new life into the 130-years-old Taiping Rest House.…
Royalty visit to St Xavier’s Institution and OXA
Fresh from celebrating their centenary dinner over the weekend, members of the Old Xaverians’ Association received a royal visit by a former student of the St Xavier’s Institution. Yang Amat…
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang celebrates its 50th anniversary in style
One for the the history books A gala ceremony was held recently to commemorate Shangri-La Rasa Sayang’s 50th anniversary. The resort is Penang’s and also Malaysia’s first-ever, five-star resort to…
Matta Penang Chapter and The TOP host underprivileged children for a fun outing
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter in collaboration with The Top hosted some 20 children from the Salvation Army Boys Home for a day of…
Penang Hill funicular railway celebrates its 100th year anniversary with gala dinner
By V. Sivaji It was a momentous occasion when the Penang Hill Funicular Railway celebrated its 100th year anniversary held at the G Hotel. Guest-of-honour was Penang Governor Tun Ahmad…