Penang becomes first official MATTA online partner
By V. Sivaji The Penang State Government becomes the first state to join forces with the Malaysian Association of Tours and Travel Agents (MATTA) as their official online partner. Representing…
MyBHA calls for regulation on OTAs
The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) is alarmed by the increasing incidents as a result of the sale of apartments and residential houses providing accommodation and running a…
Meet Jean-Baptiste Cherriere from Riedel aka “Rolls Royce of wine glasses”
By V. Sivaji In another one-on-one interview session by Penang Hyperlocal, we managed to find time to sit down with Jean-Baptiste Cherriere who is the vice president of sales Asia…
Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) to be ready by 2025
With major meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) events heading towards Penang, the state government does not want to miss out on hosting these international events. Therefore, a second convention…
MAH Kedah/Perlis holds memorable bonding session in Ipoh
By V. Sivaji Members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Kedah/Perlis chapter travelled all the way to the “Town That Tin Built”, Ipoh, to reconnect with their business partners…
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition is back next year
Next year, you can again enjoy the sight and sounds of fighter jets screaming through the skies in Langkawi Island. The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) is back.…
Penang state government’s decision on homestays get MyBHA support
The Malaysia Budget and Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) supports the Penang State Government for spearheading proactive initiatives to regulate short-term homestays in high-rise buildings. Penang State Exco for Tourism and…
Barry Callebaut chocolates expands to PJ
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced its plans to open a Business Excellence Center in Malaysia which bundles shared services in Finance and…
Jumeirah group opens first resort in Bali
Jumeirah Group has further expanded its international portfolio with the debut of its first stunning, contemporary resort in Indonesia – Jumeirah Bali. Located in Bali’s breath-taking Uluwatu region, the resort…
New booklet and video to cater for tourists from the Middle East and locals
By V. Sivaji The Penang state government has launched its travel guide for Muslim tourists to the state with a booklet and video to highlight Muslim-friendly places and eateries. The…