Tourism Exco’s PA recognized by Penang Police Department
Choong received his certificate from Penang Deputy Police Chief Datuk Muhamed Usuf By V. Sivaji In a rare show of appreciation and recognition for people working behind the scenes, the…
Juneyao Air from Shanghai to offer direct flights to Penang wef May 31, 2024
By V. Sivaji The impressive list of international airlines connecting Penang International Airport (PIA) to the outside world keeps growing. This time around, Shanghai-based Juneyao Air will commence direct flights…
45th IAA World Congress launched by Penang CM at Setia SPICE Convention Centre
By V. Sivaji Some 1,000 delegates from all over the world attended the launch of the 45th International Advertising Association (IAA) World Congress being held at the Setia SPICE Convention…
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…