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Getting to Penang

Just mention the word Penang, and many thoughts come to mind. Either it’s the great beaches and seaside or heritage and historical elements; however the ultimate thing that would strike anyone’s mind would be the great Penang ...

Penang Hotels Directory

Usually after choosing the destination for the holiday, the next important step would be to find suitable and affordable accommodation. After all, the accommodation we are going to stay in is going to be our temporary home away from ...

Penang Medical Tourism

Penang, the food haven of Malaysia, has added another feather to her hat as according to statistics, Penang has become the leading medical tourism hub of ...

Heritage Trail

George Town was founded and built by the British as a free port in the 18th century. This attracts not only traders and merchants but a lot of settlers from the neighbouring region to come to this island to seek ...

Esplanade In Action

Organised by the Penang State Tourism Development & Culture, Esplanade In Action showcases a series of programmes on the first Saturday of every month at historical Esplanade in providing an insight to the culture of Penang through performances and ...

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Getting to Penang

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Penang Hotels Directory

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Penang Medical Tourism

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Heritage Trail

George Town was founded and built by the British as a...

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Esplanade In Action

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Spring /Summer Luxury Collection Photoshoot in George Town! PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 10 May 2012 10:20

jetstar2012modelJet Magazine, a lifestyle and fashion magazine from Hong Kong will be in Penang for a two day photo shoot which will feature the Spring/Summer Menswear Collection from luxury brands such Burberry, Hermes, Christian Dior, Armani, YSL and Prada. The magazine will also be producing a City Guide for George Town.



The two day shoot will cover various places around George Town Beach. The fashion shoot will focus on old buildings and the city guide will cover tourist spots and historical buildings in Penang.

According to the photographer and stylist for this project, Carey Kwok and Sam Chen, editor of Jet Magazine, George Town is a unique city with a fascinating mix of old and new. The nostalgia and beauty of Penang’s heritage sets a...

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Discover Penang Hill’s Panoramic Night View! PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 10 May 2012 10:09

pghillpromo2012Want to get escape the hustle and bustle in town? With an elevation of more than 2,000 ft above sea level, Penang Hill offers the best panorama of George Town and other conurbations on the east coast of Penang.


You can now enjoy a special half price entrance rate from 6.00pm-9.00pm. This special rate is valid from Mondays to Fridays only and the promotion ends on the 31st of May 2012.



This May, many exciting activities awaits visitors. This includes “Snazzy Fire Show”, every...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 May 2012 10:18
 
Mother’s Day Celebration PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 10 May 2012 10:03

mothersday2012Date: 13th May 2012



Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. In Malaysia and many parts of the world, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May.



As usual, one can find special Mother’s Day discounts and promotion from various hotels, restaurants and shopping outlets all over Penang. Below are some special promotions:



1) Gurney Plaza: My Mum is an Angel

Date: 12th & 13th...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 May 2012 10:05
 
Shanghai World Travel Fair 2012 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 May 2012 04:29

shanghai12Date: 10th to 13th May 2012

Venue: Shanghai Exhibition Centre, China



The Penang State Government will be participating in the World Travel Fair (WTF) in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre from 10 to 13 May 2012 to promote Penang as a tourism destination.

The Shanghai WTF has a history of 8 years and is one of the most influential purchasing platforms in the Chinese tourism industry, allowing overseas destinations and tourism related institutions the opportunity to...

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Penang Bridge International Marathon open for registration 28th April 2012 PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 28 April 2012 00:00

pbim2012winnerPress Statement by YB Danny Law Heng Kiang, Chairman of Penang Bridge International Marathon Committee, on the launching of Online Registration




The long-awaited Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) will be open for Online Registration on 28 April 2012! This year, the marathon will be held on 18 November 2012.

Every year, thousands of marathon enthusiasts be it amateur or professional, local or international, have made the event a success. As old as the Penang Bridge itself, PBIM...

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Last Updated on Sunday, 29 April 2012 14:34
 
Firefly’s Direct Flight to Nanning -now every Thursday! PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 01:34

fireflyaircraftDue to great response, Firely will now have a weekly direct flight from Penang To Nanning for a year for a year without stopping. Launched in 19 April 2012, the flights from Kuala Lumpur – Penang – Nanning and back are available every Thursday.

Travellers who wish to visit this beautiful city as well as neighbouring Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng can purchase Forever Travel’s eight-day tour package at only RM2,488.00. The package is inclusive of air tickets, visa fees, accommodation...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 26 April 2012 06:49
 
KOMTAR Scenic View PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 14:54

komtar60th1Opening Hours

10.00 am-5.00pm

Monday- Friday

Ticket Price:  RM 5 for Adult and RM 3 for Children.

The KOMTAR Scenic View observation deck is now open to visitors!

Perched on the 60th floor of the KOMTAR Tower, visitors will be able to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the island’s northeastern region. Aside from the beautiful view, there is also an ongoing photography exhibition on local attractions and events festivals and sights and a souvenir shop where visitors can purchase...

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 15:20
 
Firefly’s Inaugural Chartered Flight to Nanning PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 14:46

fireflyzFirefly, the subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines’ has launched its charter service directly from Penang to Nanning, China with the Boeing 737-400 aircraft. The chartered flights to and from Nanning are scheduled to fly on 19th April and 26th April 2012 via the Penang – Nanning route and back.

In conjunction with the new charter service, Forever Travel Service is having a promotion with an eight-day promotion tour package to Nanning at only RM2,488.00. The package is inclusive of air tickets...

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 15:35
 
Official Launch of Cathay Pacific Additional Flights to Hong Kong PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 12 April 2012 02:25

cathay2012Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng officially launched Cathay Pacific’s additional flights to Hong Kong at the Penang International Airport on the 10th of April. Also present were YB Danny Law Heng Kian, Pennag State EXCO for Tourims and Development, MAHB chairman Tan Sri Dr Aris Othman, Cathay Pacific Malaysia & Brunei country manager Mandy Wu and Cathay Pacific Penang Cindy Tse.

From 25th March, Cathay Pacific added three additional flights per week for the Penang-Hong Kong route...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 April 2012 02:29
 
Penang Featured On Monocle Magazine (UK) PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 12 April 2012 02:04

monocleUK Based international lifestyle magazine, MONOCLE has featured Penang on their 52nd issue.  The 2-page spread focused largely on the conservation of architecture and  heritage buildings in Penang, while promoting property in the Heritage Core Zone. The article also mentioned heritage buildings that has been turned into hotels, services and restaurants : Muntri Mews, 23 Love Lane, the Blue Mansion, Teksen Restaurant and China House.



The web edition of the magazine features a 6 minute...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 April 2012 02:19
 
Plenitude Penang World Music Festival 2012 was a Success! PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 05 April 2012 15:16

pwmf2012-1Ten thousand music lovers revelled in the exotic rhythms of folk music from all over the world that echoed throughout the Botanic Gardens Quarry Park for three consecutive nights. The musical groups, each unique in their own way, recruited more fans in Penang after leaving the audience breathless with an explosive performance. The main stage was impressively set-up and was made up of two stages, side by side, to allow back to back performances. Two large LED screens were used as the stage...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 05 April 2012 15:44
 
Cathay Pacific Airways Increases Flights to Penang! PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 29 March 2012 07:14

cathaypacific_2Cathay Pacific Airways have increased connectivity between Malaysia and Hong Kong with additional flights departing from Kuala Lumpur and Penang commencing from 25 March 2012.  The new flights are open for sale with immediate effect.

The airline will add a new daily service from Kuala Lumpur for a total of four flights a day to Hong Kong. Services between Penang and Hong Kong will also be boosted with three additional services on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, added to the current seven...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2012 07:18
 
Penang Listed as one of Asia’s Greatest Street Food Cities PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 29 March 2012 06:35

cnngoFor the second consecutive time, Penang has again landed a spot on CNNGo.com. On the 23nd of March, Penang was listed as one of Asia’s Greatest Street Food Cities, alongside other Asian cities such as Taipei, Bangkok, Xian, and Japan.

The food listed are Penang Assam Laksa (at Cecil Market Food Court), Hokkien me (between Magazine Road and Prangin Road Ghaut), Wonton mee (Lebuh Chulia) Nasi kandar, (Line Clear, Penang Road) Rojak (Gurney Drive Hawker Center, Lor bak (Jalan Johor ,near...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2012 06:40
 
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