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New Batam-Penang flights to boost tourism, medical travel, says state exco

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — Batik Air will launch direct flights between Batam and Penang from October 18, opening a new...

Penang International Airport unaffected by haze, no mass stranding after Jakarta flight cancellations

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 — Operations at the Penang International Airport (PIA) have continued as usual despite the rec...

Six Penang-Jakarta flights cancelled after airport shutdown triggered by Anak Krakatau eruption, affecting 1,000 passeng...

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 — Six flights from Penang International Airport to Jakarta, Indonesia were cancelled today fol...

Kazakhstan to Launch Direct Flights From Almaty to Langkawi, Astana to Bangkok

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Air Astana plans to launch two new international routes from Kazakhstan in December, c...

Penang Port Commission, PPSB to offer free ferry services on Malaysia Day

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 — The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) are offering free ferry se...

Electric buses hit the test track as Rapid Penang gears up for greener rides

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 5 — Rapid Penang will conduct test runs of two electric buses on Oct 6 and 7, marking an initial...

Red Wings eyes summer 2027 charter flights from Moscow to Malaysia’s Langkawi

The airline added that it already holds the necessary authorization to operate flights on this route

Police detain Chinese national after alleged theft attempt on Jakarta-Penang flight

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 18 — Police detained a Chinese national on suspicion of attempting to steal a passenger’s...

Malaysia Airlines resumes Busan flights starting December

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Malaysia Airlines will resume flights to Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, star...

Do not compare Penang’s mega projects with one year of Sabah road funding, state PKR tells PAS rival

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 27 — Transport infrastructure development in Sabah remains a priority for the Madani Governmen...

10 best hotels & resorts to stay in Penang from George Town to Batu Ferringhi

Penang’s hotels range from beachfront resorts in Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang to heritage stays in George Town and family-focused accommodation in Kepala Batas. The selection su...

Penang wants more than tourist numbers as it shifts to high-value tourism

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 22 — Penang is seeking the federal government’s support through Budget 2027 to strengthen...

AirAsia flights impacted by Typhoon Champi

Typhoon Champi is expected to impact AirAsia Group flight operations to and from Taipei (TPE) and Kaohsiung (KHH) between 23 October 2026 and 24 October 2026. - - AirAsia has no...

Japan's Zipair launches Kuala Lumpur flight as first Malaysia route

В Малайзию с одной пересадкой: открылись рейсы из Бишкека на Лангкави

С 25 декабря авиакомпания Air Astana открывает новое сезонное направление на остров Лангкави в Малайзии, которое станет

Philippine Airlines restores nonstop Manila–Saipan flights from October 25, 2026

Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced it will restore nonstop flights between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila and… The post Philippine Airlines restores nonstop Ma...

Kazakhstan Expands Air Links to Southeast Asia with New Singapore Route

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is continuing to broaden its aviation network across Asia, with SCAT Airlin...

Batik Air Malaysia aims for 80 aircraft fleet, more A330s

Batik Air Malaysia (OD, Kuala Lumpur International) aims to grow its fleet to around 80 aircraft over the next five years, as it expands its widebody operations and international...

Japan's Kumamoto Airport plans flights to Thailand

Batik Air agrees to resume Miri-KL flights after deputy minister’s request

MIRI, Sept 2 — Batik Air has agreed to resume its Miri-Kuala Lumpur services following a formal request by Deputy...

CGT Asia confirms Philippine passenger boarded Subang-Laos flight without carry-on baggage

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — CGT Asia Limited has confirmed that only one Philippine national was on board its aircraft w...

Pesta Pulau Pinang returns, but moves to Tasek Gelugor after 50 Years at Sungai Nibong

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 15 — Pesta Pulau Pinang will return this year for a month-long celebration starting December 1,...

Penang draws 285,400 medical tourists, RM601.8m revenue in first half of 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 30 — Penang received about 285,400 medical tourists and generated RM601.8 million in medical tou...

Penang govt auctions Tanjung Pinang land as bypass project races towards 2027 finish

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 7 — The Penang government will auction a 2.42-hectare plot of land in Tanjung Pinang next month...