It’s time of year again where Chinese New Year is the most important annual event in the Chinese Community as Chinese household all over the world prepare for this festival. On the New Year eve, families and relatives are gathered around to celebrate together and have a reunion dinner. Throughout this Chinese New Year seasons, Penang comes alive with countless events and activities which are worth for you to participate.

This year is different, something new for Penang in this coming...

Time: 8.30pm - 12.05am
Date: 22nd Jan 2012
Venue: City Hall, Esplanade Penang
FREE admission
Attire: CNY look (or anything comfortable)
To learn: My Astro Happy Dragon dance

Something new for Penang in this coming Chinese New Year! This is the 1st ever CNY countdown celebration organised by Penang State Government, in conjunction with My Astro CNY Countdown Gala 2012 (LIVE).

For the 1st time, Penang's CNY Eve Celebration will be broadcasted on air (Astro AEC channel), together with a few...

1881 Chong Tian Cultural Hotel is set to be the first and the only one Chinese heritage hotel in Malaysia. Housed in a 130-year-old building that is currently being given a new lease of life, it was a thriving hotel in the late 1800s. Then known as the 1881 Chong Tian Hotel, it catered mainly to well-to-do merchants who came to the Penang harbour for trade and business.

1881 Chong Tian Cultural Hotel will be the most luxurious accommodation in Malaysia, which is the one place you can...

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00 pm
Venue: Padang Esplanade

Fifty five years ago on 1st of January 1957, in conjunction with the centenary of municipal government in Penang, George Town was elevated to the status of a city by Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth II, thus becoming the First City in the Federation of Malaya. The British High Commissioner Sir Donald C. MacGillivary made the announcement on behalf of the Queen at a ceremony which took place at the Esplanade.

On this coming New Year's...

Like in most parts of the world, the Christian population in Malaysia will be celebrating Christmas Day this coming 25th of December to commemorate the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.

Christmas here is usually spent with family and friends; and it known as the love, giving and forgiving. During Christmas eve, families gather and have a special family dinner, with a mix of western dishes and local delicacies such as beef rendang and chicken curry. It is then customary to attend the midnight mass...

Date: 18th December 2011 (Sunday)

Time: 6.30-10pm

Venue: Shop in D’Park, Autocity, Juru, Seberang Perai

Penang State Government together with the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM), which comprises the Roman Catholic Church, CCM Churches and NECF Churches will be bringing Christmas cheer to Penangites through the Penang State Christmas Open House 2011. This annual event will be held on Sunday, 18 December, 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm at Shop in D’Park, Autocity, Juru, Seberang...

Date: 14th December 2011

Venue: Evergreen Laurel Hotel



Penang State EXCO for Tourism Development and Culture, YB Danny Law Heng Kiang signed a tourism agreement today with the Honourable Mr. Fan Sui Fang The Minister of Tourism of Henan Province, China. Mr. Fan Sui Fang was accompanied by 60 delegates which includes the Vice Mayor of the People’s Government of Kaifeng, Mr. Guo Ke ; Madam Li Yuan, the General Manager of Xiamen Airline;  Director of Wushu Training Centre, Shiaolin...

Venue: Esplanade

Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm

Date: 17th of December 2011 (Saturday)



This Saturday, Chingay masters from various societies will battle for the title of “All-Star National Chingay Champion”.  This year the winner of the competition will win a whopping amount of RM 5,000!

Be part of this truly unique cultural tradition with a history of more than 100 years in Penang! The competition will be held at the Esplanade (Padang Kota Lama).

Each team will have to balance a...

Date: 18th Dec 2011

Time: 7pm to 11pm

Venue: Padang Brown to Esplanade

It is the time of the year again where Chingay, Lion dan Dragon Dance troupe members will display their unique skills by performing on the road this coming Sunday, 18th of December.

The parade will start at Padang Brown at 7.00pm and will then pass through Datuk Keramat Road, Penang Road, Burma Road, Transfer Road, Sri Bahari Road, Chulia Street, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling and Light Street. The parade ends at...

Event: Pesta Dragon Boat Race 2011

Date: 10th and 11th of December 2011

Time: 9.00am-4.30pm

Venue: Teluk Bahang Dam

The much anticipated Pesta Dragon Boat Race 2011 is back! Come and watch 30 teams from all over the world including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore  and other teams including Malaysiain this exhilarating two day event at the beautiful and scenic Teluk Bahang Dam.

Dragon boating has become a signature sporting event in Penang. It has both cultural and historical significance...

Last weekend, over 27, 500 marathon enthusiasts flooded the iconic Penang Bridge for the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon (APBIM) 2011. This subsequently placed  APBIM in the Malaysia Book of Records as the Largest Bridge Run Event in Malaysia.



The marathon also featured some of the best runners from 67 different countries such as Thailand, Singapore, Kenya, Canada and United States. On top of that, the recent winner of Miss Malaysia Universe, Penang-born Kimberly Legget also...

The Canadian Governor-General was in Penang for a two day official visit. Together with a delegation, His Excellency Right Honorable Mr David Johnston and his wife walked around the Penang Heritage Trail from St George's Anglican Church, The Goddess of Mercy Temple, Maha Mariamman Temple and Masjid Kapitan Keling.

The official welcoming ceremony for the Canadian entourage was held at the E&O Hotel,  hosted by Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.

During the visit to the...