Penang to host the grand finals of the Miss Asia Global 2022
After such a long time, the days of beauty pageants are back with the world finals of the Miss Asia Global 2022 being held in Penang. The international pageant will…
New app to facilitate quick emergency service responders
Safety and security is an important element of tourism. With this in mind, the Crime Consciousness & Public Safety Society Penang (CCPSS) and SOS Fastlane have launched a new app…
MAH Penang – labour shortage in hotels may be over soon
There may be “light at the end of the tunnel” for the labour shortage woes in the hospitality industry in Penang. As soon as next month, foreign workers may come…
Penang Tourism Exco – PIA sees a 783% increase in weekly international direct flights
The Penang State Government hails the whopping 783% increase in weekly international direct flights to the Penang International Airport (PIA) from January 2022 to July 2022 time frame. The feat…
As Penang looks to revive its tourism industry, Expo Jom Cari Kerja off to a great start
By V. Sivaji The Penang State Government will adopt a “three-in-one” (cross-industry) marketing strategy to spur and attract demand for the state in the international market, This initiative will involve…
Getting to know Tony Goh, the new MAH Penang Chapter chairman
By V. Sivaji Penang Hyperlocal sat down with the newly elected chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH Penang Chapter) Tony Goh who is also the general manager of…
Veteran hotelier Tony Goh is the new chairman of MAH Penang chapter
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter’s annual general meeting saw veteran hotelier Tony Goh being elected to the chairmanship. He will serve the term for…
Penang launches guidelines for the resumption of tourism activities
By V. Sivaji Penang goes a step further to ensure the health and safety of visitors to the state by launching its own guidelines applicable for tourists and tourism operators.…
MAH Penang – Let us survive with proper SOPs in place
The confusion of directives from the various governmental agencies is not helping the hospitality industry to survive. This is following the recent two dose requirement for hotel staff to continue…