Sisters make record 10,000 Peranakan kuih at event
By V. Sivaji Two sisters Jane and Joyce Choo managed to make 10,000 pieces of traditional Peranakan cookies in time for the national level Chinese New Year celebrations 2020 which…
Long-awaited new Angsana hotel opens in Teluk Bahang
By V. Sivaji After much anticipation, the Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang is finally set to open making it the first Angsana brand in Malaysia. The five-star vibrant resort which sits…
Ayam pasu and the works at Golden Sands’ kampung buffet
By V. Sivaji It is “back to the basics” in cooking when chef Rizal Masir and his team at the Golden Sands Resort here dish out the Kampung Buffet spread…
Penang’s proposed cruise terminal upgrade looks fantastic
By V. Sivaji By the time the old godowns at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) undergo their massive transformation, locals and tourists can enjoy the international class facilities and…
Starlux Airlines makes debut landing at Penang airport
By V. Sivaji Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is the first Taiwanese airline to provide direct flights out of Penang to Taipei with connecting flights to Macau, and Da Nang, too. The…
Emirates launches flights from Penang to Dubai via S’pore
By V. Sivaji The Penang International Airport (PIA) will see yet another international multi award winning carrier flying directly here in April this year. Dubai based Emirates Airlines announced on…
Penang leads in cont​ainer arts scene
By V. Sivaji Penang leads the way to promote art, culture and heritage by hosting yet another unique festival – the Penang International Container Art Festival (PICAF) 2020. This time…
Need help with a pet that has passed on? This team can help
Pets like cats and dogs are great and loyal companions for both young and old till they themselves are healthy and able. Thus, they bring cheer and wonderful happy moments…
CNY delights at Rasa Sayang Resort and other Penang hotels
By Penang Hyperlocal team The Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and the Golden Sands Resort will usher Chinese New Year with their line up of traditional delicacies which are all…
Visit Penang Year 2020 kicks off with more international direct flights
By V. Sivaji With more and more direct flights to Penang International Airport (PIA), it augers well for Experience Penang 2020 and Visit Malaysia Year 2020. This is following Taiwan’s…