Boutique concept look for Ghee Hiang’s outlet along Beach Street
By V. Sivaji The 167 year-old Ghee Hiang brand outlet along Beach Street has just been upgraded to a boutique concept store. Incidentally, they are the oldest biscuit and sesame…
Bandar Cassia folks to get new market
Good news for folks in Bandar Cassia. They will have their first public market in 2025. Present to announce this much welcomed news was Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon…
AEM opens second plant in Penang
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow officiated the opening of the second AEM plant in Perai Industrial Zone yesterday. Also present was AEM Chief Executive Officer Candran Nair along…
Penang Centennial Heritage Excellence Awards
By V. Sivaji Some 112 establishments from various fields and vocations were recognized at the Penang Centennial Heritage Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O Hotel)…
Penang’s medical tourism sector receives further boost
By V. Sivaji Penang’s medical tourism received a further boost with the signing of the Protocol of Medical Tourism Collaboration between Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (P.MED) and PT Citilink…
Low Cost Carrier MYAirline makes its maiden flight to Penang International Airport
The Penang International Airport (PIA) received two inaugural flights earlier today. This is surely a boost for domestic tourism and also Penang’s medical tourism. MYAirline made its inaugural flight from…
The George – newest luxury hotel in Georgetown is open
By V. Sivaji Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow officiated the soft-opening ceremony of the newest luxury hotel in Georgetown – The George. It offers a total of 92…
Mattel celebrates its 40th anniversary in Malaysia
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in Malaysia today, Mattel Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (MMSB) also announced a plant expansion, expected to be completed in January 2023. The world’s largest Hot Wheels manufacturing…
Penang CM along with veterans and VIPs mark Remembrance Day 2022
In memory of the fallen heroes from World War 1, World War 11 and the Emergency, a wreath laying ceremony was held at the cenotaph in Esplanade yesterday (Nov 27,…
Micron Technologies launches the first public-private childcare centre in Batu Kawan
By V. Sivaji The first industry-driven childcare centre was launched in Batu Kawan by Micron Technologies Inc. It is dubbed to be the first public-privately funded child care centre of…