Penang’s first Starbucks Reserve now open
By V. Sivaji Experience the first Starbucks Reserve outlet in Penang located at the Gurney Plaza. Launched on Jan 9 the new outlet other than serving their normal coffee range,…
Carlsberg Malaysia holds CNY do at Miao Hui temple
By V. Sivaji Carlsberg Malaysia’s ongoing Chinese New Year (CNY) campaign “Double Cheers. Double Winnings” was held at the Miao Hui Temple in Butterworth where thousands of Penangites attended. The…
Chinese New Year reunion in Penang hotels guide: Pt 1
By V. Sivaji With the Year of the Metal Rat in the Chinese lunar calendar fast approaching, hotels are gearing up to cater for the all important reunion dinner and…
Starlux to fly directly to Penang from Taiwan this Jan 23
By V. Sivaji Penang can expect to see more Taiwanese tourists coming here when a new airline starts flying to the Penang International Airport (PIA) from Jan 23, 2020. Starlux…
Hard Rock Penang returns with big sale on rooms!
This year, the Hard Rock Hotel Penang is starting the new year with a great BANG! Hard Rock Hotel Penang will be running the BIGGEST SALE EVERRR! campaign with discounts…
Old world charms open up in Macalister Terraces
By V. Sivaji A brand new 20-room boutique hotel opened its doors recently to cater for the growing number of tourists coming to Penang. The Macalister Terrace Hotel brings new…
E&O Group teaches kids farming
By V. Sivaji The proverb, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” is…
Leith St sees a revival with the opening of new Loop Hotel
By V. Sivaji The 140-room inventory LOOP On Leith boutique hotel opened its doors recently in the heart of George Town at the corner of Leith and Muntri streets. Penang…
Electra Het returns for encore in Hard Rock Penang
By V. Sivaji Check out the new showband, Electra Het talking to the stage nightly at the Hard Rock Cafe Penang in Batu Feringghi. They are no strangers to the…
Tallest Xmas tree in Bayan Lepas spotted at Olive Tree Hotel
By V. Sivaji A giant Christmas tree measuring 15 metres or almost 50ft will welcome guests at the entrance of the Olive Tree Hotel in Bayan Lepas. The majestic Xmas…