MATTA calls for visa-on-arrival for Indian tourists
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has expressed concern over the recent month-long service disruption of the eVISA portal which has resulted in losses of more than…
Penang International Airport to receive direct flights from Bali
The Penang International Airport (PIA) is set to receive direct flights to Bali with effect Thursday, Oct 20,2022. This is following the announcement that more regional tourists will make it…
Japan is open for tourists from today (Oct 11, 2022)
After strict border closure for two years, Japan will now allow visa-free, independent tourism from October 11 for 68 countries. Now is the time to book that flight and secure…
Maha Tower in Langkawi to open to public this Friday
Another new tourist attraction will open this Friday in Langkawi for the benefit of tourists and local holiday makers. The soft opening of the Maha Tower on Sept 30th will…
Penang ensuring the safety of locals and visitors through AED units
With the tourism industry coming back to Penang in droves, it is also vital to ensure the safety of the tourists and also locals. In case of any medical emergency,…
Penang Police Force receives 15 new mountain bikes from Tourism Exco
Ensuring the safety and security of visitors and tourists to Penang is part and parcel of the tourism industry. With this in mind, the office of the Tourism and Creative…
AirAsia partners PGT to further elevate Penang as the region’s preferred tourism destination
In a phenomenal achievement, the Penang International Airport (PIA) achieved a 287% increase in flights from January to June this year. To further elevate Penang as the region’s preferred destination,…
CAP – Please do not build any more zoos
Please do not build any more zoos, this is the simple message of the Consumer Association of Penang (CAP). This is following news that a new zoo is being built…
ATAP holds memorable dinner and launch of “Horizon Redefined” initiative
By V. Sivaji The Association of Tourism Attractions Penang (ATAP) held a memorable dinner gathering at The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel Penang in the company of members, stakeholders…
Penang Tourism Exco – please ensure immediate cleanliness of PIA
All the good work to promote Penang as an international tourist destination will be in vain if the first place they step in, the Penang International Airport (PIA), is unsightly.…