Yangon-Penang direct flight launched, set to boost VM2026
By V. Sivaji The Penang International Airport added to its fleet of new airlines when the inaugural flight of Myanmar Airways to Penang International Airport (PIA) touched down at 6.25pm…
YB Yeoh – Medical tourism in Penang rebounded with an emphatic 348% increase
YB Yeoh presenting certificates of appreciation to stakeholders By V Sivaji Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (P.MED) Yeoh celebrated the rebound of medical tourism with the healthcare professional, institutions and…
Penang’s medical tourism gets “a shot in the arm” with Firefly direct flights from Medan
In a concerted effort to boost medical tourism, Firefly in collaboration with the Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH) will commence daily flights from Medan starting tomorrow Feb 17, 2023. In a…
Penang’s medical tourism sector receives further boost
By V. Sivaji Penang’s medical tourism received a further boost with the signing of the Protocol of Medical Tourism Collaboration between Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (P.MED) and PT Citilink…
Medical fraternity treated to an evening of fellowship and camaraderie
It was an evening of fellowship and camaraderie when the Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau ( PCEB) held its networking gathering among the medical fraternity recently. The event was held…
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…
Jasper Lodge @ The Bagan Suite to open next year
Recent statistics show that Malaysia is on the road to reach the “aged population” status by 2050. In line with this, preparations should be underway to tackle this trend. A…
Call to include PIA in the Malaysia-Indonesia VTL
The Penang state government has called on Putrajaya to include the Penang International Airport’s (PIA) in Malaysia’s Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) plans, especially with the Malaysia-Indonesia VTL on the horizon.…