Come join the Penang Eurasian Heritage Fiesta on Saturday, August 13, 2022
By V. Sivaji There will be a galore of music, food and camaraderie at the Penang Eurasian Heritage Fiesta 2022 to be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the…
Resort World Cruises launch dual homeports for Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (via Port Klang) embarkations
Resorts World Cruises (RWC) is the first cruise line to add a Kuala Lumpur homeport (via Port Klang) for the Genting Dream starting July 18, 2022, in addition to the…
Resort World Cruises celebrates double milestone
Resorts World Cruises celebrated a double milestone with its maiden voyage as a new cruise line; and the Genting Dream’s inaugural cruise from her homeport in Singapore, welcoming guests on…
SPCT to receive Spectrum of the Seas on July 2, 2022
After a hiatus of over two years, the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) will see the arrival of the Spectrum of the Seas on July 2, 2022. The mega cruise…
Marriott International VP Asset Management shares his thoughts on the hospitality industry
By V. Sivaji With the reopening of international borders, Penang Hyperlocal sat down with Marriott International Vice President, Asset Management for a Q&A session, Yeoh Soo Hin, on the sidelines…
Malaysians can now enjoy Golden Duck products
Malaysians can look forward to more savoury snacks as Singapore’s The Golden Duck Co., purveyor of delicious fish skin crisps and potato wedges coated in salted egg yolk, is finally…
Genting Dream prepares for sailing from June 15, 2022
The Genting Dream, flagship of Resorts World Cruises, arrived at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) yesterday evening (May 30), in preparations for its first commercial sailing on 15…
Penang Tourism Exco – Malaysia should follow the example of Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
Malaysia should follow the example of Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam or we will lose out on tourism opportunities with stringent travel requirements imposed on arrivals as compared to regional competitors.…
Jetstar Asia resumes Singapore – Surabaya flights
Jetstar Asia today welcomed the resumption of services from Singapore to Surabaya, following the relaxation of Indonesian border requirements for international tourists. Surabaya is a key market in Jetstar Asia’s…
Levi Strauss to open NextGen Indigo outlets
Levi Strauss & Co announced ambitious plans to accelerate sustainable business growth and drive commercial success in the East Asia Pacific (EAP) region. Central to the growth strategy is the…