Batik Air’s Penang-Batam Direct Flights Open New Tourism Gateway to Indonesia
Despite the current hike in jet fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis, Batik Air is forging ahead with plans to offer direct flights between Batam island in Indonesia…
Dusit brings ASAI Hotels to Malaysia with the opening of ASAI Gamuda Cove – the brand’s largest property to date
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to introduce its locally focused, affordable lifestyle brand, ASAI…
Penang Ferry Services Record Positive Growth in First Half of 2026
Passenger ferry services in Penang continued to show positive development throughout the first half of 2026. According to the Chairman of the Penang Port Commission (SPPP), Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin,…
Malaysia welcomes its first 7 Days Brand as Jin Jiang Hotels (Malaysia) eyes Visit Malaysia 2026 growth
Jin Jiang Hotels (Malaysia) together with its local hospitality partner Nexa Hospitality Sdn. Bhd. introduced its 7 Days brand to Malaysia. The opening of the first 7 Days Premium Hotel…
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La Appoints Ivy Tan as New General Manager
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is now led by its new general manager now – Ms Ivy Tan. With more than twenty years in hospitality, she had worked her way…
Introducing the HODs at Capri by Fraser, Penang
Introducing the management and leadership team at Capri by Fraser, Penang. Front row (from left): Brian Norris (Revenue Manager, Sales & Marketing), Ragu Varmaan (IT Manager), Ivan Khoo (General Manager),…
Glass Dome Installed on Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas
Meyer Turku recently installed the signature Aquahome on Royal Caribbean’s next Icon-class ship, the Hero of the Seas. Scheduled for delivery in mid-2027, the 250,800-ton vessel is currently being built…
Penang Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments welcomes new Executive Chef
Check out the cooking skills of the new Executive chef Yab Han Wei, the newly appointed Executive chef at the Penang Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments here. He brings…
Capri by Fraser, Penang announces Ms Joan Wong as their Director of Sales
Capri by Fraser, Penang announced the appointment of Ms Joan Wong as their Director of Sales effective 15 July 2026. Wong brings over nine years of experience in hotel sales,…
Dunlop Sets Course for Long-Term Growth in Malaysia
Dunlop is strengthening its long-term presence in Malaysia with a rapidly expanding dealer network, a broader range of tyre solutions and continued investment in products designed to meet thechanging needs…