Rock Shop George Town officially open
By V. Sivaji The Hard Rock Cafe’s Rock Shop @ George Town was officially launched with much fanfare and celebration yesterday evening. The opening allows local and foreign guests the…
New Sani Ferry offers more options for those travelling to Langkawi
Newly launched Sani Ferry connects the mainland and the Langkawi island via Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah. They offer luxurious service on board their ferries designed to carry up to…
Next IndiGo flying to Penang
The Penang State Government is in talks with budget carrier IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Limited) to offer direct flights between Chennai and Penang. Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy…
Shenzhen Airlines to provide direct connection to Penang wef July 27, 2024
More China based airlines are flying to Penang, this time around the Shenzhen Airlines will commence its service with effect July 27, 2024. The Shenzhen-Penang direct flight route will be…
Sending a wrong message for the local tourism industry ?
Press statement by the Member of Parliament for Kepong YB Lim Lip Eng The Terengganu state government’s RM25,000 fine on a private resort in Lang Tengah Island for hosting a…
MATTA – Allow Malaysian tour buses full access in Thailand
While Thai tour buses have full access in Malaysia, Malaysian tour buses do not have such privilege in Thailand. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), calls for…
MATTA urges government to extend fuel subsidy for tour buses
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urges the government to extend fuel subsidies to tourism vehicles (Bus Persiaran) which include all types of licensed tourism vehicles (not…
SPCT welcomes inaugural visit of MS The World
A high-end luxury cruise ship – “MS The World” carrying some 106 elite class passengers made its way to the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal earlier this afternoon. The passengers on…
MAH Penang members make courtesy call on new PPC chairman
Members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang Chapter) made a courtesy call on the newly appointed chairman of Penang Port Commission (PPC) Dato Yeoh Soon Hin at his office…
China Southern Airlines to double its flight frequency to Penang by next month
By V. Sivaji Penang’s tourism received yet another boost when China Southern Airlines announced that they will increase their flight frequency from seven flights a week to 14 flights a…