New MOTAC director for Penang takes office
The new director for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in Penang has taken office recently. Upon assuming the post, Dr. Annuar Mohamed paid a courtesy call on…
Flydubai inaugural flight to Penang also marks Lunar New Year Day
By V. Sivaji The inaugural flydubai flight FZ1603 from Dubai landed at the Penang International Airport (PIA) at 3.03 pm earlier today. The customary water salute was rendered for the…
Fascinating list of CNY activities to usher the Year of the Dragon in Penang
The Penang State Government has lined up a long list of interesting activities to usher in the Year of the Dragon. Present to announce and launch the festivities was State…
Penang Tourism Exco – Penang’s tourism industry has seen a remarkable recovery
Penang’s Top 10 international arrivals in 2023 via the Penang International Airport are Indonesia, followed by Singapore, China, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Australia, UK, Japan and other Commonwealth countries. At present,…
Penang Tourism Exco hails the performance of the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
The Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai has hailed the performance of the cruise industry as a robust resurgence post pandemic. He shared the…
Second edition of Northern International Audio & Visual Show in April
The second edition of the Northern International Audio & Visual Show, Penang will be held from April 26 to 28, 2024 at the Amari SPICE Penang. A press conference and…
Thai travel agents and media members visit Penang for networking session
By V. Sivaji Tourists from Thailand like to visit Penang due to its immense food varieties, rich culture and historical connection between the city and Thailand. This was shared by…
8th edition of the BE@Penang kicks off at Setia SPICE Convention Centre
By V. Sivaji The 8th edition of BE@Penang organized by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) kicked off at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Bayan Lepas today. More…
Penang International Travel Exchange 2023 makes a grand return
By V. Sivaji The Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) attracted participants from 19 countries along with top-notch local players which included B2B sessions, site inspections and local tours. The gathering…
Carnival atmosphere at the Oktoberfest 2023 celebrations at the MGS
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian-German Society (MGS) in Penang celebrated the Bavarian Oktoberfest 2023 celebrations for the 50th year where throngs of people attended. Seen were guests dressed in the…