Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City grand opening ceremony
By V. Sivaji The Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City held its grand opening ceremony earlier this morning thus becoming the first IHG branded hotel in Penang. The 5-star property located…
Penang Chief Minister at Shan Poornam’s Centralised Labour Quarters ground breaking ceremony
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow officiated the ground breaking ceremony for Shan Poornam Sdn Bhd’s Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) ceremony in Prai. Chow was welcomed by Shan Poornam…
MAH Calls for Stronger Support for Hospitality Sector in National Budget 2025
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) acknowledges the National Budget 2025 presented by YAB Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 18, 2024. While MAH appreciates the RM 550 million allocation…
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…
The Lume – latest luxury development by the E&O Group
E&O Group announced the launch of The Lume, its latest luxury development on Andaman Island, Penang. This new project, situated in the prestigious Shoreline district, sets a new benchmark for…
IIFET conference underway in Georgetown, Penang
By V. Sivaji The 21st International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference, hosted by WorldFish and the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, officially commenced yesterday at the St. Giles…
Swedish ambassadors from ASEAN region gather in Penang
By V. Sivaji Swedish ambassadors from the ASEAN region gathered for their conference in Penang. They were from Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Hosting them…
Champagne Barons De Rothschild plans for a more sustainable future
As part of its commitment to sustainable development and continuous improvement in wine quality, Champagne Barons de Rothschild has launched a major two-year investment program in the heart of the…
PPSB inks MOU with University Malaysia Terengganu
Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) has joined forces with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) in a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at spearheading sustainable practices and adopting advanced technology within…
Andaman Island project receives a RM450 million boost for sustainable development from AmBank
The Andaman Island mixed development project in Penang received a boost when they secured a RM450 million financing facility from AmBank. The mega project is undertaken by Tanjung Pinang Development,…