Penang Hyperlocal, Arratoon Road (2024)

03/09/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/penang-marriott-hotels-mixologist-to-represent-hotel-and-country-in-singapore/

Penang Marriott Hotel’s mixologist, Josh Tean De Zhong (JOSH) will represent the hotel and the country in the grand finale of the 2024 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship in Singapore this October. He is credited for the creation of the “Kuih Talam,” cocktail is inspired by the traditiona...

03/09/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/the-aspen-klippa-penang-bridge-international-marathon-2024-to-be-held-dec-15-2024/

By V. Sivaji The ASPEN-KLIPPA Penang Bridge International Marathon 2024 will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024 on the mainland of Penang. For the very first time, the run will start and finish at the Aspen Vision City in Batu Kawan. This time around, the runners will run their course in Pe...

03/09/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/the-ascott-limited-expands-its-footprint-in-penang-to-15-hotels/

By V. Sivaji The 1926 Heritage Hotel along Burmah Road here will get a second lease of life following the signing of an agreement with Penang Development Corporation (PDC), Jetblue Sdn Bhd and The Ascott Limited. The hotel will be rebranded as the “1926 Heritage Hotel Penang by The Unlimited Coll...

01/09/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/infinity8-co-working-space-launches-its-first-branch-in-penang-and-also-in-the-northern-region/

By V. Sivaji The INFINITY8 Reserve co-working space launched its very first branch in Georgetown, Penang which also marks their first facility in the Northern Region too. Located at the iconic building along No 2, Beach Street, they offer a variety of co-working space facilities and services to th...

01/09/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/hilton-saigon-unveils-its-highly-anticipated-chinese-restaurant-and-rooftop-bar/

Hilton Saigon unveiled its highly anticipated Chinese restaurant, Residence Eleven restaurant and rooftop bar, Song Bar recently. They offer panoramic views of the Saigon River and the vibrant cityscape, Residence Eleven and Song Bar are poised to become iconic dining destinations in the city. Boast...

31/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/friendly-darts-tournament-between-penang-sports-club-and-singapore-cricket-club/

By V. Sivaji The Penang Sports Club (PSC) hosted a darts tournament with the Singapore Cricket Club (PCC) over the Merdeka weekend. Some 15 players from Singapore travelled all the way to Penang to participate in the friendly competition. The team was led by their darts convener, Ms Helen Campos...

30/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/merdeka-and-malaysia-day-specials-at-the-ritz-carlton-langkawi/

Merdeka and Malaysia Day specials at the Langkawi Kitchen In honor of the upcoming Merdeka and Malaysia Day celebrations, the team at Langkawi Kitchen at The Ritz- Carlton, Langkawi is delighted to announce the launch of two exquisite set menus: “Nostalgia Kemerdekaan” and “Sejahtera Negaraku....

30/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/iconic-hotel-penang-announces-its-new-hotel-manager-as-it-prepares-to-celebrate-its-8th-anniversary/

As the Iconic Hotel Penang celebrates its 8th anniversary, they are also proud to announce their new hotel manager, Teoh Boon Kheng, affectionately known as BK. His appointment takes effect September 1st 2024. This is on the heels of their general manager, Kevin Cheah being promoted to the pos...

30/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/matta-continues-its-collaboration-with-rhb-banking-group/

The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) announced its continued partnership with RHB Banking Group (RHB) as the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor of the MATTA Fair, September 6-8, 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur (MITEC). RHB’s role as an Excl...

30/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/radisson-red-danang-makes-its-debut-in-vietnam/

The Radisson RED Danang makes its debut on Vietnam’s central coast, introducing an exciting new era of unconventional lifestyle hospitality to this vibrant seafront city. Situated on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Danang’s main oceanfront road, just steps from My Khe Beach, this bold upper upscale ho...

30/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/jasmine-food-corporation-launches-educational-initiative-on-rice-and-healthy-eating-for-students/

Jasmine Food Corporation Sdn. Bhd, a leader in Malaysia’s rice industry, is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative educational initiative targeting high school students nationwide. The programme, titled “Healthy RiceStyle bersama Jasmine,” seeks to inform young Malaysians about the ...

29/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/the-ritz-carlton-langkawi-brings-its-tantalizing-mooncake-choices/

In celebration of the upcoming Mooncake Festival, The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is excited to announce two tantalizing mooncakes, carefully crafted by the culinary maestros at Hai Yan, Langkawi’s only modern Chinese restaurant. Led by executive Chinese chef, Chef Wang Can Hua who hails from Zheng...

29/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/marks-spencer-offers-merdeka-fashion-specials/

As Malaysia gears up to celebrate Merdeka, it’s a time to reflect on the unity, diversity, and pride that defines our nation. This year, let Marks & Spencer help you celebrate in style with their carefully curated selection of fashion and food. From elegant wardrobe essentials to delectable trea...

29/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/dusit-hotels-and-resorts-and-generator-and-freehand-hotels-enter-strategic-development-partnership/

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, and Generator and Freehand Hotels, an award-winning developer and operator of experiential hostels and boutique hotels in Europe and the USA, have entered a strateg...

28/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/penang-to-host-the-international-conference-of-butterfly-exhibitions-suppliers-2024/

By V. Sivaji The International Conference of Butterfly Exhibitions & Suppliers 2024 (ICBES) will take place in Penang from November 4th to 7th, with a post-conference tour extending until November 10th, 2024. For the records, Penang has been honoured to host this event for the third time. Present at...

28/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/royal-caribbean-orders-another-icon-class-cruise-ship-with-options-for-more/

The Royal Caribbean Group announced that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027. Icon class cruise ships are the largest cruise ship class ever constructed. The agreement also includes op...

28/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/airasia-to-commence-direct-flights-from-shenzhen-to-penang-with-effect-oct-28-2024/

Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai welcomed news of AirAsia commencing its direct flights from Shenzhen, China to the Penang International Airport. The announcement made by Air Asia will see the flights from Shenzhen take effect from October 28, 2024. Wong was elated....

27/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/santan-introduces-healthy-food-choices-while-you-fly/

Santan, the inflight catering and food and beverage subsidiary of Capital A, is delighted to announce the launch of ‘Club Zero’, an innovative campaign promoting lesser consumption of sugar. This initiative aims to promote healthier choices and was officially launched by the Minister of Health, ...

27/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/resort-world-cruises-introduces-offers-balcony-class-privilege-package/

Known as ‘The Cruise Line that Knows Asia Best’, Resorts World Cruises welcomes you on-board to a new world of special privileges and comfort with its Balcony Class across its fleet. Get ready for a cruise vacation like never before and discover more with the Balcony Class experience on the Gen...

26/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/saudi-tourism-authority-on-roadshow-in-kuala-lumpur/

Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) is returning with its largest trade networking event in Malaysia, NUSUK, starting today (Aug 27th ) at Mandarin Oriental, bringing together over 40 prominent Saudi stakeholders and 500 travel agencies from Malaysia and the Southeast Asia markets. With the presence o...

26/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/meet-ronan-de-la-morlais-from-champagne-taittinger-from-france/

Ronan (left) with Gomez (far right) at The St Regis Langkawi By V. Sivaji Well, the girls will surely “go gaga” over this Frenchman, Ronan de La Morlais. And why not, he is tall, handsome and suave. It even gets better too, as Ronan is the APAC Export Director of Champagne Taittinger and gets to...

26/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/bazaar-jom-cuti-cuti-malaysia-2024-roadshow-in-penang-a-runaway-success/

By V. Sivaji The inaugural Bazaar Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2024 held at the Gurney Paragon Mall over the weekend was a runaway success! The sales turnover has been beyond expectations of the organising committee as it hit a whopping RM1 million mark. Kudos to the organisers – Malaysian Association o...

26/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/come-support-pink-walk-for-cancer-and-make-a-difference/

Come support this noble cause – the first ever “Pink Walk for Cancer” to be held from 7am on Sunday, September 29 2034 from the Gurney Walk here. The family-friendly event hopes to raise funds for two charity establishments, the Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital and the Penang Hospice Society. ...

25/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/merdeka-special-meet-the-man-who-sold-tunku-abdul-rahman-a-proton-saga/

By V. Sivaji With the Medeka celebrations just around the corner, we managed to find a suitable and unique human interest story to match the occasion, Meet the man who has the rare honour of selling a car to our late Prime Minister and our founding father, Tunku Abdul Rahman. The car was a metallic....

25/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/new-laundromat-georgetown-laundry-to-serve-the-hotel-industry-and-other-business-establishments/

With the burgeoning number of hotel coming up in Penang, surely they will need the services of a laundromat to keep their daily linen “spick and span”. This is exactly what the new Georgetown Laundry hopes to cater for the hospitality industry and other business establishments. Located off off G...

25/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/ushering-in-the-67th-merdeka-celebrations/

By V. Sivaji In anticipation of the up-coming 67th Merdeka celebrations, the Penang Deputy Chief Minister 11, YB Jagdeep Singh Deo along with the Member of Parliament for Jelutong YB RSN Rayer went on a walkabout to distribute the national flag. The gesture was to promote the spirit of Merdeka amo...

25/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/korea-tourism-organization-holds-roadshow-gurney-plaza/

By V. SivajiThe Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) is having its roadshow at the Gurney Plaza which saw the attendance of many locals and holiday makers. The fair offered guests to learn more about the various holiday destinations in Korea, their culture, food, lifestyle of the country and not for...

25/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/check-out-the-bazaar-jom-cuti-cuti-malaysia-at-the-gurney-paragon-mall/

By V. Sivaji The Bazaar Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2024, a collaboration between the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and Tourism Malaysia will end today at Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang. Some 50 booths set up by hotels, theme parks and other places of interest offer discounted rates, packages an...

24/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/meet-ben-irwan-samuel-the-new-general-manager-at-the-dash-resort-langkawi/

By V. Sivaji The Dash Resort Langkawi welcomes its new general manager – Ben Irwan Samuel Abdullah. He hails from Kuala Lumpur and has worked in many premier hotels and resorts across the country. He comes with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, equipped with Masters in Busin...

23/08/2024

https://penanghyperlocal.com/penang-hoteliers-association-celebrates-its-67th-anniversary-in-grand-style/

By V. Sivaji The Penang Hoteliers’ Association (PHA) celebrated its 67th anniversary which is also in tandem with the country’s 67th Merdeka Day celebrations. The dinner gathering saw some 450 guests assembled. The grand dinner was held at the Plenitude Grand Ballroom at the Ascott Gurney Penang...

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