World War era pillboxes restored to former glory
YB Yeoh at the site of the restoration of pillbox in Teluk Kumbar Three old World War pillboxes have been restored to their former glory in Teluk Kumbar,Penang. The restoration…
New mayor for Penang Island City Council sworn-in at a glittering ceremony
Group photo with new mayor By V. Sivaji History was made in Penang when the new mayor of Penang Island City Council, Dato A. Rajendran was appointed in a glittering…
The Le Meridien Melbourne is open
The Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils Le Méridien Melbourne, marking the brand’s debut to Australia. Located on a prime…
Penang Centennial Heritage Excellence Awards
By V. Sivaji Some 112 establishments from various fields and vocations were recognized at the Penang Centennial Heritage Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O Hotel)…
Much awaited E&O Christmas tree lighting ceremony
By V. Sivaji The iconic Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang hosted its much awaited Christmas tree lighting ceremony in keeping with its tradition every Dec 1, of the year.…
The George – the newest 5-star boutique hotel in Penang
By V. Sivaji The newest 5-star boutique hotel in Penang, The George is set to hold its soft opening on Monday, December 12, 2022. Located right in the smack of…
Tourism Exco – Wartime pillboxes to be conserved and preserved
Not many from the present generation will know what “pillboxes” are. For the uninitiated, pillboxes are concrete dug-in guard posts which are equipped with loopholes through which defenders can fire…
Penang’s oldest Shell station gets new look
Dubbed as the oldest Shell station in Penang, Shell has unveiled the new look of Shell Penang Road to commemorate one of its status as the oldest stations that has…