New ferries are already at Butterworth Wharf from Vietnam
By V. Sivaji The eagerly awaited new ferries from Vietnam finally arrived at Butterworth Wharf yesterday. They were transported here on a cargo ship. The four ferries are named Teluk…
Disgruntled hawkers at Astaka Hillside to be offered new venues
The newlook Astaka In Tanjung Bungah Following the completion of the newly re-built Astaka Hillside in Tanjung Bungah, the Penang State Government had kept its word to offer the 33…
The Ritz-Carlton debuts in Fukuoka
The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 exceptional hotel brands, announces the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan. Rising above Fukuoka,…
lyf by Ascott coming to Georgetown, Penang
By V. Sivaji The first lyf branded hotel is coming to Georgetown, Penang soon. Their location is in the heart of the city or popularly known as the “Upper Penang…
Check out Hublot’s new creation
Watch lovers take note ! Check out Hublot’s MP-15 Takashi Murakami. The central tourbillon could be interpreted as Hublot’s intention to put Haute Horlogerie back in the spotlight. Or, its…
New tourism campaign launched by the Philippines
The “Love The Philippines” tourism campaign was launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently to promote the “Pearl of the Orient Seas”. The new campaign will replace the previous…
New president for the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
New MOA president Prof Dr Tengku Muzaffar Md Shihabudin By V. Sivaji Prof Dr Tengku Muzaffar Tengku Md Shihabudin is the new president of the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA). He…
Spanish yogurt brand – IIaoIIao, big hit in Malaysia
llaollao, the leading Spanish frozen yoghurt brand with an international presence, has reached a new milestone: more than 320 stores worldwide. The company recently celebrated the opening of its 100th…
Ritz-Carlton Reserve debuts in Qinghai-Tibet plateau, China
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the latest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, was unveiled today in Jiuzhaigou, a valley on the edges of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in China’s…
RWMF to bring exciting bands from Asian region
Kumi from Japan Some of the most exciting world music performers from Asia will be showcasing their talents at The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) from June 23 to 25,…