Airasia offers direct flights from Penang to Hong Kong wef August 10, 2023
From left – Ooi, YB Yeoh and Tan at the press conference By V. Sivaji Airasia becomes the first low cost carrier to offer direct flights between Penang and Hong…
U-Tapao airport in for major expansion
The Thai government has confirmed that construction on the 290-billion baht (US$8.82 billion) U-Tapao aviation city will begin early this year. According to government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana said in a…
AEM opens second plant in Penang
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow officiated the opening of the second AEM plant in Perai Industrial Zone yesterday. Also present was AEM Chief Executive Officer Candran Nair along…
SUSTIO Sdn Bhd to expand in Batu Kawan
SUSTIO Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based subsidiary of the semiconductor packaging substrate and HDI Printed Circuit Board (PCB) global leading manufacturer, SIMMTECH, is set to expand its production line in Penang.…
US-based Indium Corporation invests RM250 million for new plant in Penang
US-based global materials supplier to the electronics assembly and semiconductor packaging industries, Indium Corporation held its grand launch of its new 37,500-square-foot manufacturing facility with a special ceremony in Penang…
More new international chain hotels coming to Penang
There is a wave of new hotels coming up in Penang. What’s more, several of them are being put up by renowned international hotel chains. Although Penang has always been…
TNB invests RM500 million for better power supply to Penang
In a bid to ensure reliable and constant supply of electricity to Penang, a RM500 million project will be implemented by Tenaga Nasional Malaysia (TNB) to this effect. The project…
Boost for Penang’s medical tourism sector
Penang’s medical tourism industry received a boost with the Pantai Hospital Penang hosting its ground breaking ceremony for its expansion. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officiated at the ground…
Smith + Nephew medical equipment firm opens in BKIP, Penang
Another world renowned medical firm opened in Penang. This time around, it was the United Kingdom based Smith + Nephew’s US 50 million plant at the Batu Kawan Industrial Park.…
Swiss company LEM makes RM70 million investment in Penang
Swiss company LEM will make a RM70 million investment in Penang for its first plant in Malaysia. The factory will also offer 500 new job opportunities and is expected to…