Deputy Chief Minister of Penang 11 on working visit to India
The Deputy Chief Minister of Penang 11, UN Jagdeep Singh Deo is currently on his working trip to India and stopped over at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in…
MATTA supports Minister’s call for tax deductions for domestic tourism
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes and fully supports the recent proposal by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, that…
MATTA proposes key initiatives for 2025 national budget to boost tourism
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has submitted a series of key proposals to the Ministry of Finance for the National Budget 2025, themed “Ekonomi Madani: Negara…
Malaysian-German Society holds its re-opening ceremony after refurbishment
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian-German Society (MGS) in Penang held its reopening of its premises in a ceremony attended by the Federal Republic of Germany Ambassador H.E. Dr. Peter Blomeyer.…
Joint effort to promote Penang as a premier medical and educational hub
By V. Sivaji For the very first time, members of the Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (PMED) and Study Penang got together for a joint meeting to formulate strategies to…
Promoting the proficiency of the English language by way of scrabble
In an effort to promote the proficiency of the English language, the grand finals of the Penang Open Scrabble Tournament 2024 saw the participation of almost 100 children, teenagers and…
Penang Marriott Hotel’s mixologist to represent hotel and country in Singapore
Penang Marriott Hotel’s mixologist, Josh Tean De Zhong (JOSH) will represent the hotel and the country in the grand finale of the 2024 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship in Singapore this…
MOU signing to promote Penang as a wedding destination
By V. Sivaji The Penang Wedding Professionals Association (PWPA) and the Sichuan Wedding Trade Association (SWTA) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding to promote more weddings in both destinations. The signing…
PCEB along with Penang hotels make representation at EVENTXPO 2024
The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) is excited to participate at the EVENTXPO 2024, a leading event scheduled from August 19th to 21st at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention…
MATTA to collaborate with Thai counterparts to promote VMY 2026
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is delighted to announce a strategic collaboration with the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) and the Association of Thai Travel Agents…