Penang State Museum Draws 13,000 Visitors Since Reopening
By V. Sivaji Since its official re-opening on July 23, 2026, the Penang State Museum has received some 13,000 visitors to date. Just over the weekend alone, the museum attracted…
A vibrant spectacle of events awaits in Penang this Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse
By V. Sivaji Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai along with Penang Global Tourism (PGT) CEO, Ooi Chok Yan accompanied by a host of…
Penang Tourism Exco in India to Explore New Routes as Indigo’s Chennai–Penang Direct Flights Carry Over 100,000 Passengers to Date
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai aims to launch direct flights from another Indian city to Penang. He met IndiGo Airlines’ Deputy Director of…
New One-Stop Travel App HopeGoo Launches in Malaysia, Offering Affordable Flights, Hotels and 24/7 1-on-1 Butler Service
In view of the growing number of Chinese tourists to Malaysia, HopeGoo, a one-stop travel app first launched in Mainland China and Hong Kong, officially announced its launch in Malaysia…
Penang Named Among World’s Best Places to Visit in 2026 by CNN Travel and The New York Times
Penang has once again earned international recognition, receiving fresh accolades from CNN Travel and The New York Times, which have both named the island among the best places to visit…
Strong Arrivals Growth as Industry Unites for Visit Malaysia Year 2026
Malaysia’s tourism momentum took centre stage at the Get Together Penang – Asia/Africa session hosted by Tourism Malaysia and its regional partners. The gathering highlighted the strong rebound of Malaysia’s…
MATTA Fair Sept 2025 rewards visitors with exciting contest prizes
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is proud to announce the success of the 57th edition of MATTA Fair September 2025. In recognition from Malaysia Book of…
MATTA Fair positions itself as a sustainability leader in tourism
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that the National MATTA Fair returns for its second round in 2025. The MATTA Fair is back…
Emirates A350 makes its debut at the 2025 Paris Airshow
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, participated in the 55th edition of the International Paris Airshow which ended June 19. After an over 15-year hiatus from the show, Emirates is…
RHB Bank named Platinum sponsor for MATTA Fair Penang 2025
By V. Sivaji Start planning your next getaway, the Penang edition of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) fair is scheduled to be held here from May…