Penang is set to host the largest edition of the World Miniature Hobby Show (WMHS) and Malaysia Competition (MALCOM) on 13 and 14 June 2026, with participants, artists, and hobby enthusiasts travelling from 26 countries […]
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Singapore hospitality brand, Frasers Hospitality, has announced the soft opening of Capri by Fraser, Penang, marking the brand’s debut in Penang. Located at 31 Jalan Magazine, steps away from George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 22-storey property brings
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Penang is strengthening its position as one of Asia’s fastest-growing business events destinations, backed by record industry growth, expanding infrastructure and a major pipeline of conferences and trade events for 2026. The Malaysian state hosted
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The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) and Marriott International Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly support and promote the Penang Golf Challenge as an annual business and networking platform. The
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Penang business events generate RM1.91bn in estimated Economic Event Impact in 2025, as the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau reports a sharp rise in conferences and meetings across the Malaysian state. A total of 3,391
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Georgetown, the capital of Penang, Malaysia, was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 for its well-preserved colonial architecture, multicultural influences and historical significance. It was founded in 1786 as a port to serve British
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Butterfly and insect sanctuary, Entopia, located on the northern part of Penang Island in Malaysia, is set to go global with plans to establish projects in eight countries over the next decade, following the signing
With a breathtaking view of Penang’s coastline and the iconic Penang Bridge, the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) at The Light City mixed-use development is set to become the largest convention facility in the northern
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Cambodia Airways marked a new milestone today with the launch of its first direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang, strengthening air links between Cambodia and Malaysia. The inaugural flight, which landed at Penang International
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I had previously written about five of the most popular street foods in my hometown of Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia. So let us continue on our food journey with a few more types of street
IndiGo Airlines has officially launched its inaugural direct flight connecting Chennai, India, to Penang, Malaysia, marking a significant step in boosting regional connectivity. This new route opens doors for increased tourism, trade, and cultural exchange
Georgetown, the capital city of Penang, achieved UNESCO World Recognition in 2008 but it has long been known also as the food capital of Malaysia. Lonely Planet named Penang as the world’s No. 1 food
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