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.…
The Leith Penang holds its official opening ceremony
By V. Sivaji The Leith Penang held its grand opening after undergoing major renovation and upgrading work. The 44-room hotel, formerly known as the Waldorf Hotel, is located along Leigh…
Joint effort to promote Penang as a premier medical and educational hub
By V. Sivaji For the very first time, members of the Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (PMED) and Study Penang got together for a joint meeting to formulate strategies to…
Penang to Host World Research Travel Conference 2024, Celebrating Malaysia-China Relations
The World Research Travel Organization (WRTO) is proud to announce the World Research Travel Conference 2024, scheduled to take place from 3rd to 7th November 2024 at the Setia SPICE…
Iconic murals by Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic to be spruced up
The Penang State Government is pleased to announce that after productive discussions with Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic, the artist has agreed to assist in the restoration of three of…
Roadshow to promote Penang in Chongqing, China
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai is leading a delegation to Chongqing in China to tap the tourism market there. “To further promote Penang’s…
QNET V-Malaysia 2024 Convention back in Penang in big numbers
QNET V Malaysia 2024 Convention is presently on-going at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre till September 16, 2024. The annual event is supported by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau…