MICCI Penang & the North Branch Chinese New Year and Hari Raya network lunch 2026
By V. Sivaji MICCI Northern hosted its CNY and Hari Raya network luncheon at the G Hotel here. The gathering saw a good turnout of members and guests from across…
Penang State Government and Sichuan Airlines host “Penang Impression – Sichuan Harmony” tourism promotion
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, is currently leading a delegation from Penang State Government, together with Penang tourism industry players, to Chengdu, Sichuan…
Thomas Ch’ng: A Quiet Architect of Hospitality Careers
In the hospitality industry, success is often measured by visible markers—full rooms, full ballrooms, five-star ratings and gleaming properties. Yet behind every well-run hotel is a less visible force: the…
Fuji Logistics expansion in Northern Technocity
Fuji Logistic (M) Sdn Bhd celebrated the grand opening of its new 28,800-square-metre warehouse, Kulim Logistics Center 2, at Northern Technocity in a ceremony held recently (Dec 9, 2025). The…
Santan Crowned Industry Champion at ACES Awards 2025
Santan, the F&B business of Capital A, has been officially selected as a winner of the Industry Champions of the Year Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards…
Batik Air to launch direct flights from Penang to Singapore in December 2025
The Penang International Airport (PIA) will add yet another direct flight when Batik Air starts its from Penang to Singapore come this December. In a press statement, State Exco for…
Penang’s tourism booms with over 8.2 million hotel guests in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Penang welcomed a remarkable 8,237,072 hotel guests throughout 2024, marking a 13.3% increase from the 7,272,526 guests recorded in 2023. This impressive figure not only reflects a strong recovery but…
PHA marks 68 years of excellence in hospitality in grand celebration
By V. Sivaji The Penang Hoteliers’ Association (PHA) celebrated its 68th anniversary in grand style at the St Giles Wembley Hotel, commemorating nearly seven decades of service to Penang’s hospitality…
Langkawi welcomes direct chartered flights from Hong Kong via Greater Bay Airlines
By V. Sivaji Langkawi’s air connectivity received a timely boost with the arrival of a direct charter flight from Hong Kong, marking a significant step forward for the island’s tourism…
Dialight Penang holds official opening ceremony
By V. Sivaji Dialight Penang held its official opening ceremony graced by YB Jagdeep Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister 11 of Penang at the Prai Industrial Area earlier this morning.…