9th edition of BE @ Penang 2025 opens at Setia SPICE Convention Centre
By V. Sivaji Some 200 delegates from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Korea, Japan and Malaysia are attending the 9th edition of the BE @ Penang currently ongoing at the…
Aki Matsuri 2025 Returns to Penang: Celebrating the Spirit of Japan
By V. Sivaji Penang’s much-loved Aki Matsuri celebration returns for its third edition on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Sunshine Central Penang. The event details were announced earlier this morning…
Dusit Hotels Celebrate Michelin Key Recognition for Bangkok and Kyoto Properties
Dusit Thani Bangkok, the reimagined flagship of Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has been awarded a…
Penang Fashion Week 2025 Dazzles with Borderless Glamour at Grand Launch
The Penang Fashion Week 2025 extravaganza kicked off in spectacular style last night with a glittering launch at Sunshine Central, graced by the State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative…
StarCruises Adds New Tokyo Cruise and More Sailings to Japan & South Korea from Keelung in 2026
StarCruises is excited to announce the return of Star Navigator to Keelung in February 2026, following the completion of her upcoming deployment in Kaohsiung. Star Navigator will embark on an…
My first trip to Tokyo, Japan – A journey through culture and celebration
By Jess Chew Tokyo—a city where ancient tradition meets cutting-edge innovation—was everything I imagined and more. As a first-time visitor, stepping into Japan’s bustling capital felt like entering another world:…
“Not The Penang That You Know” Roadshow to tap Kansai market
Following the successful completion of the “Not The Penang That You Know” roadshow in Tokyo, Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, once again led the…
Kebaya and Malaysian breakfast culture dazzle at Osaka Expo’s “Penang Week”
The ‘Penang Week’ at the 2025 Osaka World Expo kicked off with much splendour. Beyond the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Penang and several global logistics giants—laying…
YB Wong – Japan has high tourism market potential
To further expand into the Japanese tourism market and attract more quality tourists to Penang, Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, led a Penang…
Penang CM to lead trade mission to Osaka, Japan
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow will lead a state delegation to Osaka, Japan, to host “Penang Week” at the Malaysia Pavilion during World Expo in Osaka. The expo…