CosWorld Festival 2026 at Island 88
Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai officiated the opening ceremony of the CosWorld Festival 2026 recently, congratulating the event on reaching its fourth…
Penang explores new medical tourism markets from the Middle East
The Penang State Government is actively exploring the Middle East as a new source market for medical tourism as part of its strategy to diversify international patient arrivals and reduce…
China’s Greater Bay Area Travel Industry Players Visit Penang
To further expand Penang’s reach into the South China tourism market, Penang welcomed a delegation of 48 travel industry representatives from Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area from 15 to…
Penang’s Durian Tourism Initiative Already “Bearing Fruit”
By V. Sivaji Penang’s reputation as one of Asia’s premier durian destinations is once again drawing international visitors, as the state recently welcomed the first batch of durian enthusiasts arriving…
ATAP to organize Visit Penang Carnival 2026 at Sunway Carnival Mall
By V. Sivaji The Association of Tourism Attractions Penang (ATAP) will organise its “Visit Penang Carnival 2026” from August 6 to 9 at the Sunway Carnival Mall in Seberang Jaya.…
Japan Cultural Festival 2026 makes its debut in Seberang Perai
For the very first time, the Japan Cultural Festival 2026 makes its debut in Seberang Perai. Present o launch the ceremony was Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy,…
Penang Tourism Exco promoting durian tourism in Hong Kong
Penang has taken another significant step in strengthening its international tourism presence with the official launch of the Penang Durian Travel Package in Hong Kong, marking the first time a…
Penang Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Business Events Hub, Driven by High-Value Sectors and a Strong 2026 Pipeline
Frankfurt, Germany — Penang continues to strengthen its position as one of Malaysia’s most compelling business events destinations, driven by strong performance across high-value industries including medical and healthcare, advanced…
Penang Introduces 14 New Tourism Attractions to Drive Visitor Growth
The State Government, through Penang Global Tourism (PGT), has outlined various strategic initiatives to strengthen the state’s tourism offerings in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Among them are the…
MATTA urges coordinated national push for electric tourism vehicles
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urged for a coordinated national approach to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for use in the tourism sector, stressing…