Paya Terubong Fringe Festival brings arts to the neighbourhood
By V. Sivaji The Paya Terubong Fringe Festival will be held this Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Padang Pasar Malam, Medan Angsana, Bandar Air Itam from 6pm to 11pm.…
Penang steps up efforts to attract more Japanese tourists, explores direct Japan-Penang flights
By V. Sivaji In an effort to diversify the composition of tourist arrivals in Penang, the Penang State Government is actively exploring the feasibility of establishing direct air connectivity between…
Batik Air’s Penang-Batam Direct Flights Open New Tourism Gateway to Indonesia
Despite the current hike in jet fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis, Batik Air is forging ahead with plans to offer direct flights between Batam island in Indonesia…
State Tourism Exco takes part in Songkhla Marathon to promote Penang Bridge International Marathon
As an avid marathon runner himself, Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hin Wai took part in the Songkhla Marathon to promote the Penang Bridge International…
Inaugural Pearl Global Business Awards to Debut in Penang This December, 65 Award Categories Open for Nominations to Recognize Excellence
By V. Sivaji As part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), they will introduce the inaugural Pearl Global Business Awards 2026. The recognition is…
Penang Hoteliers’ Association celebrates its 69th anniversary
By V. Sivaji The Penang Hoteliers’ Association (PHA) celebrated its 69th anniversary dinner at the St Giles Wembley Hotel where some 500 guests gathered. Guest of honour was Penang Chief…
Penang Signature Gold, Gems and Jewellery Fair 2026 at Setia SPICE Convention Centre
By V. Sivaji With approximately 80% of Malaysia’s gold and jewellery shipments coming from manufacturers and exporters based in Penang, it is only fair to state that Penang leads in…
Penang Mainland Tourism Takes Centre Stage at 2026 Consortium Meeting
By V. Sivaji The Mainland Consortium Meeting 2026, held at the PICCA Convention Centre, brought together some 100 participants from across Penang’s tourism and hospitality sectors, highlighting the growing importance…
Using Zhuhai as a Launchpad to Expand Penang’s Tourism Offerings Across the Greater Bay Area
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai recently led a Penang State Government delegation, together with representatives from the Penang tourism industry, to Zhuhai, Guangdong,…
Forging closer ties with Zhongshan City in China
The recent working trip by Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai and his delegation to Zhongshan, Guangdong, China forged closer ties with their counterparts…