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Visa-free travel revitalising Penang’s tourism sector
Since the introduction of visa-free travel with China in December 2023, many hotels in Penang have nearly doubled their ...
Malay Mail on MSN8d
Penang hotels, orchards prepare for durian season amid tourism drive
GEORGE TOWN, May 7 — Penang is gearing up for its annual durian season, and hotels and durian orchards are ready to welcome a ...
Malay Mail on MSN5d
Penang leads Malaysia’s gold manufacturing, driving 80pc of national output
About 80 per cent of gold manufacturing factories in Malaysia are concentrated in Penang, according to the Federation of ...
Ahmad Zahid pays courtesy call on Penang Governor
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Yang Dipertua Negeri ...
Malay Mail on MSN8d
Penang’s new investment facilitation centre to spur locally driven growth amid global uncertainty, says CM
The establishment of an Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC) in Penang will encourage domestically driven investments, ...
Free Malaysia Today5d
Free ferry services in Penang for Wesak day
Ferry services across the Penang channel will be free of charge on Wesak day (May 12), the Penang Port Commission announced. PPC chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said the free services will be for both ...
Malay Mail on MSN7d
Weather delays Penang durian season, yield down 30pc; new Tupai King, Cenderawasih hybrids in focus, says farmowner
GEORGE TOWN, May 7 — There will be fewer durians in Penang this season and this could drive prices up, according to a durian ...
Tragedy in Penang: A Woman’s Life Lost in a Heartbreaking Fall
The loss of a young life in such a tragic manner is a heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of existence. As the community mourns this loss, it is crucial to focus on preventive measures and support ...