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  • Tourists pour into Penang for long weekend getaway, hotel occupancy hits up to 100pc
  • Pangkor Laut Resort, the Private Island Getaway with Truly Breathtaking Beaches and a Luxuriously Indulgent 5* Spa
  • As Sungai Nibong bows out, Perda pitches Tasek Gelugor for Pesta Pulau Pinang

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Tourists pour into Penang for long weekend getaway, hotel occupancy hits up to 100pc

GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — The long weekend holiday in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration and the Official Birt...

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marieclaire.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Pangkor Laut Resort, the Private Island Getaway with Truly Breathtaking Beaches and a Luxuriously Indulgent 5* Spa

Pangkor Laut Resort, situated on a small island off the west coast of Malaysia, is redefining luxury travel in South East Asia.

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malaymail.com /3 weeks ago

As Sungai Nibong bows out, Perda pitches Tasek Gelugor for Pesta Pulau Pinang

TASEK GELUGOR, June 23 — The Penang state government has been urged to consider relocating Pesta Pulau Pinang to l...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

Penang airport expansion records strong progress, project slated for 2028 completion, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, July 3 — The expansion of the Penang International Airport is progressing according to schedule, with...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

In Penang this long weekend? Ferry rides are free on Wesak Day, Agong’s birthday

GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) has announced two days of free ferry services tomorrow and...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

Penang draws more than half a million foreign patients, accounts for 45pc of Malaysia’s medical tourism revenue

GEORGE TOWN, July 9 — Penang now contributes 45 per cent of Malaysia’s total medical tourism revenue, said C...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

George Town celebrates 18 years as a Unesco world heritage site

Eighteen years after Unesco recognition, George Town has grown into a thriving living heritage city balancing preservati...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Six Madani recreational parks in Penang to be completed by year-end

GEORGE TOWN, June 14 — Six Madani recreational parks in Penang are expected to be completed by the end of this yea...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Penang to work closely with Putrajaya on refugee and asylum seeker management, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, June 16 — The Penang state government is fully supportive of more systematic and controlled managemen...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Police: Nearly two million vehicles expected to flood Penang during long May 27 to June 2 break

GEORGE TOWN, May 22 — Penang is expected to see approximately 1.9 million vehicles enter and pass through the stat...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

George Town’s Unesco status not under threat, says Penang exco

GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — George Town’s Unesco World Heritage status is not under threat, with Penang continuing...

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malaymail.com /2 weeks ago

Bringing life back to old Air Itam township in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, June 30 — Air Itam township spreads out from the iconic Air Itam Market which is always bustling with...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

Penang to get two dog-friendly parks as councils embrace responsible pet ownership

GEORGE TOWN, July 8 — Penang is set to have two dog-friendly parks as authorities and animal welfare groups move t...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Penang Mutiara Line LRT stations taking shape as approval process nears completion, says CM

 GEORGE TOWN, June 6 — Construction of stations for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is prog...

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malaymail.com /6 days ago

Penang to gazette first-ever Seberang Perai Local Plan by October, Chow says

SEBERANG PERAI, July 10 — Penang expects to gazette its first-ever Seberang Perai Local Plan by October this year,...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Chief minister orders tighter monitoring as Penang moves to keep projects on track

BALIK PULAU, May 30 — All members of the State Executive Council, along with state government departments and agen...

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malaymail.com /4 weeks ago

Penang to unveil financial hub blueprint by August amid push for SME growth

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 — Penang is pressing ahead with the proposed Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC) as...

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paultan.org /1 month ago

BYD Mansion Macalister officially opens in Penang

Last week, BYD Malaysia and Sime Motors officially opened BYD Mansion Macalister in Penang, which has got to be one of the country’s most beautiful car showrooms. Located along Geo...

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malaymail.com /2 days ago

Penang’s eroding shoreline at Batu Ferringhi gets RM500,000 temporary protection

GEORGE TOWN, July 14 — A RM500,000 coastal erosion mitigation project is underway at Batu Ferringhi as a temporary...

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paultan.org /1 month ago

Penang Mutiara Line LRT could expand after 2031

The Mutiara Line LRT in Penang could be expanded to Tanjung Bungah on the island, as well as to Bukit Mertajam and Batu Kawan on the mainland, reported The Star. After the Mutiara...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Penang council cracks down on burger stall over halal stickers that sparked segregation claims

GEORGE TOWN, June 4 —  The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued a warning to the operator of a burger...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Penang reserves rise to RM616m, Chow Kon Yeow rejects deficit claims

GEORGE TOWN, June 8 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today dismissed claims that the state’s reserves a...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

German legacy in Penang stretches back 200 years, from forgotten settlers to modern industry

GEORGE TOWN, July 6 — On the streets of George Town, it is easy to spot the cultural legacies left by Chinese merc...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Five days, unlimited durian, zero apologies: Penang’s new Hong Kong tour is every fruit lover’s dream

GEORGE TOWN, June 10 — Penang has rolled out its first official durian-themed tourism package in Hong Kong, markin...

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