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 container 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…
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…