Tourism

Lonely Planet: Penang is second best place in SEA for solo travellers

Lonely Planet has listed Penang as the second best place for solo travellers. NSTP file pic July 25, 2024 GEORGE TOWN: Penang has been named as one of the seven best places in Southeast Asia for solo travellers. Lonely Planet listed Penang as second after Singapore. Others listed were Danang in Vietnam, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Bangkok in Thailand, Hanoi in Vietnam and Bali in...

Revised MM2H guidelines to renew interest in the programme, revive high-end segment – analyst [BTTV]

June 18, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR: The revised Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is expected to renew interest in the programme and spur the high-end segment of the property market. Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) Research in a note today said the new MM2H guidelines, which received cabinet approval, are more relaxed  than the 2021 version, with reduced requirements for fixed deposits, offshore income,...

State’s tourism boosted by direct flights

June 6, 2024 Penang’s tourism outlook is growing tremendously well following the introduction of numerous direct flights to the island lately. Known for its food haven and heritage enclave, Penang has seen a surge in international visitors over the years. Several direct flights to Penang have been introduced recently, including Juneyao Airlines’ inaugural flight from Shanghai Pudong...

Malaysia beats Singapore, Thailand as most-loved Asian country, US financial site says

Thursday, 06 Jun 2024 PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has beat Singapore and Thailand as the most loved country in Asia in a ranking by American financial website Insider Monkey. It beat Singapore, which was at third place after Taiwan at second, Thailand at 11th and Indonesia at 12th place respectively. The New York-based website said Malaysia is known for its diverse mix of cultures and religions,...

Penang LRT on track to ease traffic and enhance tourism

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024 GEORGE TOWN: The implementation of the Penang Mutiara Route Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is seen as a beneficial alternative transportation option for residents to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance urban mobility by connecting urban and suburban areas. The LRT line, expected to run from Silicon Island to Komtar and crossing to Penang Sentral in Seberang Perai, is also...

Tourism Malaysia confident of reaching target of five million tourist arrivals from China

Tourism Malaysia director-general P. Manoharan speaks to reporters at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang April 1, 2024. — Bernama pic  01 Apr 2024 SEPANG, April 1 — Tourism Malaysia is confident that the target of over five million tourist arrivals from China can be achieved this year, supported by the frequency of flights from China to Malaysia. Its director-general P....

Poles bring glow to Penang bridge

Electrifying pull: The piling works being done for the monopole transmission towers next to the Penang Bridge. The RM500m project is expected to be completed in November. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star Tuesday, 05 Mar 2024 GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Bridge, long an attraction in the state, will get an electrifying new look soon with the installation of aesthetic decorative lights on transmission...

Penang’s Fort Cornwallis South Moat restoration nears completion, set to open in July

The historic Fort Cornwallis in George Town is on the brink of unveiling its newly renovated south moat to the public. - File pic credit (Buletin Mutiara) By NST Regional - March 4, 2024 GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has announced that the historic Fort Cornwallis in George Town is on the brink of unveiling its newly renovated south moat to the public on July 7, Buletin...

Penang welcomes concurrent arrival of two mega cruises

GEORGE TOWN — Penang welcomed two renowned cruises, Genting Dream and Royal Caribbean Spectrum Of The Seas which concurrently docked at Penang Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal yesterday. In a proactive effort to bolster cruise tourism and strengthen partnerships within the industry, a courtesy visit by Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) chairman Wong Hon Wai and key stakeholders to...

George Town’s captivating street murals

The street art in George Town is more than just an attraction; it's a conversation between the city and its inhabitants, past and present. - File pic credit (Penang Global Tourism) By NST Regional - February 18, 2024 GEORGE TOWN, a pulsating core of Penang, stands out not just for its rich history and diverse culture but also for its transformation into an open-air gallery of street...

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