Experts from 20 countries gather in Penang for the ICBES 2024
By V. Sivaji Some 100 delegates from all over the world have converged in Penang for the International Conference of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers (ICBES) 2024. Among the main aims…
PIFF @ Tanjong 2024 kicks off to a rousing start along Beach Street
By V. Sivaji Despite the slight drizzle, throngs of people turned up at the Penang International Food Festival @ Tanjong. The event ends later today – Sunday November 3, 2024.…
AirAsia expands its network with a new Shenzhen-Penang route
By V. Sivaji AirAsia’s inaugural flight from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, China to the Penang International Airport (PIA) was greeted with the customary water salute earlier this morning. This new…
Travel agents from Chongqing, China sign agreement to promote Penang
By V. Sivaji The Penang State Government forged an understanding with several travel agencies from Chongqing, China to further promote tourism between the two states. Present to witness the signing…
Penang Tourism Exco on site visit to the Penang International Airport
The Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai and his team held a meeting with Malaysia Airlines Holding Berhad representatives at the Penang International Airport…
Penang to host the Global Organization of Tamil Origin meet early next year
By V. Sivaji Some 1,000 delegates from 40 countries will attend the 11th Global Organization of Tamil Origin (GOTO) annual meeting and get-together in Penang from January 4th to 5th,…
PITE delegates feted to a fine farewell dinner
By V. Sivaji Some 200 delegates of the Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) were treated to a farewell dinner at the Hin Bus Depot last night. On offer were the…
China People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on official visit to Penang
The China People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is in town for an official visit. Making the visit were two ships from the Task Group 83 – the training vessel Qi…
Father of modern Nissan GT-R – Hiroshi Tamura in Penang
By V. Sivaji Known as the “Father of the modern GT-R”, Hiroshi Tamura is in Penang for the gathering of 50 Nissan GT-R car enthusiasts gathering at the Crowne Plaza…
Malaysian-German Society holds its re-opening ceremony after refurbishment
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian-German Society (MGS) in Penang held its reopening of its premises in a ceremony attended by the Federal Republic of Germany Ambassador H.E. Dr. Peter Blomeyer.…