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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...