'> This July 24th & 25th, come and witness a new dragon boat event held for the very first time - the 1st Club Crew Championship for Commonwealth Countries at the Teluk Bahang Dam, organised by the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival Committee.
Appointed by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) for this event to be organised in Penang, the 1st Club Crew Championship for Commonwealth Countries welcomes a total of 30 local and foreign teams to Penang over the exciting weekend....

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PENANG FOODIE LAUNCHES SECOND BOOK!



This week, Penang’s official Food Writer, The Star Sunday Metro Columnist and blogger Helen Ong is launching the second edition of her popular restaurant guide, “Great Dining in Penang 2”.

The launch will be officiated by YB Danny Law Heng Kiang, State Exco for Tourism Development and Culture, on 30 June at Sigi’s Bar and Grill, Golden Sands Resort in Batu Ferringhi, one of the great dining outlets featured in the book...

Press Statement by Cheong Yin Fan

Press Secretary to Chief Minister of Penang

Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng will be visiting Germany on 8th- till 13th June 2010 to attend the PhotoVoltaic (PV) InterSolar 2010 Exhibition.

This visit will include 30 delegates of local Malaysian companies and MIDA senior officers. The Malaysian delegates will attend the Intersolar 2010 Exhibition where they will network and explore business opportunities with German counterparts who are in the solar...

'>Penang state government efforts to bring in more tourists! 25 TOP travel agents and media from Guangzhou are arriving in Penang on 10th June 2010 with one common objective that is to explore Penang as tourism destination and its promotion possibilities in their region.  This 4-days official visit (10th – 13th June 2010) is jointly organized by China Southern Airlines, Penang state government and local tourism industry players.  All the hotel accommodation, food and transport for these top...

Date    : June 4, 2010

Venue  : E & O Property (S) Pte Ltd (Beach Road)

Time    : 10.00am

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Ladies and Gentlemen

A very good morning to everyone.

The idea of Penang Investment Tourism Office (PITO) was conceived in the middle of last year. Today will be the start of PITO’s operation. Penang has led once again to become the first state in Malaysia to set up an investment & tourism promotion office...

'>Date: 5th June 2010 , Saturday

Venue: Fort Cornwallis

Time: 8.30pm

Admission: FREE

On June 5th, this coming Saturday, Fort Cornwallis in Action will be proudly presented by ZXC Theatre Troupe.  This upcoming Fort Cornwallis in Action is a blend of various cultural and art performances.  12 youth WuShu players from Ding Feng WuShu Academy are performing a variety of traditional WuShu, with the youngest one only aged 8 years.  Next, cross talk performance by 2 talents from Penang Chung...

'>Fort Cornwallis is  an old fort built in star-shaped formation situated on part of  Lot 29, 30 and 31 Seksyen 24,  North East District, George Town. It was built  by Captain Francis Light in 1786 and was named after the British Governor General of India at that time, Charles Marquis Cornwallis.

In 1804, when Colonel R.T. Farquhar was the Governor of Penang, the fort was rebuilt with bricks and stones using imported Indian convicts labour and completed in 1810. The fort is situated in the...

'>Once again, Penang has done us proud by gaining the world's recognition. This time the Pearl of the Orient has been listed under TIME's annual guide entitled 'The Best of Asia 2010', a guide of the region's best experiences for Mind, Body and Soul. Under the title of 'Empire Daze - Best Budget Grande Dame', Penang was featured and categorized under 'Best for the Soul' among 15 other locations: Beijing (China), Patna (India), Tokyo (Japan), Hong Kong, Sichuan (China), Simla (India), Shanghai...

'>Celebrity Chef Datuk Redzuawan bin Ismail, Malaysia’s food ambassador and more popularly known as Chef Wan, officially launched the herbs and spice plot at Sigi’s Bar and Grill on the Beach at Golden Sands Resort, Penang on 13 May 2010.

The plot spans 1,000 square feet and features 28 kinds of herbs and spices, including some rare varieties such as sawtooth coriander, Indonesian bay leaf or daun salam and a sweet leaf known as stevia.  Daun salam is rarely found outside Indonesia and...

'>The State Tourism Development & Culture office will be participating as an exhibitor to promote Penang at the 6th China Shenzhen International Cultural & Industry Trade Fair from 14 till 17 May 2010. During this fair, several showcases on the Malay Cultural Dance as well as demonstrations of Chingay performances will be held. The State Tourism Development & Culture EXCO, YB Danny Law, will be leading a team from Penang Tourism together with the State's cultural dance performers and chingay...

'>Beginning 1 May 2010, Penang Fort Cornwallis will be 'babysat' by the State Tourism Development & Culture Office. From then on, the historical attraction spot will be operating daily, including Sundays, from till 9am till 7pm.  Entrance fees into the Fort Cornwallis will be reduced to RM2 for adults and RM1 for children. A special entrance fee of RM1 is also available for students who are present on-site in their school uniforms or with their student ID.  School students will also be...

'>The Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia Penang Branch with the backing of the Penang State Government will be organizing the Vasakhi Fest 2010 (formerly known as the Vasakhi Open House) with an aim of celebrating this glorious occasion with fellow Malaysians and foreign tourists from all walks of life.

The details of the event are as follows:-

Date:     24th April 2010 (Saturday)
Time:     6.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue:    Fort Cornwallis, Esplanade, Penang.

This year marks the 8th year the...