Eastern & Oriental Hotel Celebrates 140 Years of Timeless Elegance
By V. Sivaji The Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Malaysia’s oldest grand dame of hospitality, marks a remarkable milestone — 140 years of elegance, heritage, and service — with a gala…
MBPP Launches Nation’s First Smart Cane Initiative to Empower the Blind with Technology
In an innovative move to support the visually impaired, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP), in collaboration with St. Nicholas’ Home, Penang, organized the 2025 White Cane Day last Saturday…
Catherine Ooi appointed Executive Assistant Manager for Iconic Group’s Trio of Properties
By V. Sivaji Fresh from her stint in Langkawi, Ms. Catherine Ooi takes on a new leadership role as Executive Assistant Manager (EAM) overseeing three properties within the Iconic Group:…
UnionPay International Launches Golden Week Campaigns to Boost Chinese Tourist Spending in Malaysia
UnionPay International (UPI) has launched two campaigns to make cashless spending easier and more rewarding for Chinese visitors to Malaysia during China’s national Golden Week holiday period. Through a partnership…
San Xi Lou makes Malaysian debut at Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang
By V. Sivaji Famed Hong Kong-based restaurant, San Xi Lou has officially launched its first Malaysian outlet at the prestigious Gurney Paragon Mall, bringing a new wave of upscale Chinese…
Penang Launches ‘Virtual Island of Penang’ (VIP) Platform to Drive Smart City Vision
By V. Sivaji The official launch ceremony of the Virtual Island of Penang (VIP) platform was held at the Royale Chulan Penang earlier this morning. Present at the ceremony was…
Sichuan Airlines increases flight frequency to Penang
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai, announced that the Chengdu Tianfu–Penang direct route operated by Sichuan Airlines has achieved encouraging results since its inaugural…
Sunway Hotel Georgetown and Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya Join Hands Again for World Clean Up Day 2025
In conjunction with World Clean Up Day 2025, Sunway Hotel Georgetown and Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya team members once again rolled up their sleeves for a community clean-up event, reinforcing…
Prestige Hotel Penang launches “Paint the Town Pink 3” in support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For the third consecutive year, The Prestige Hotel Penang proudly hosted its annual “Paint the Town Pink” charity promotion in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Representing the…
“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…