The Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s Bar Trigona has again been honoured in the 2024 Spirited Awards ceremony. Dubbed as “Malaysia’s Best Bar”, Bar Trigona  the award is regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the industry, the Spirited Awards honour excellence in the drinks industry and showcase the best of the global cocktail community. Bar Trigona is in the 2024 Top 10 Best International Hotel Bar list for the Asia Pacific region, having twice before been selected for this honour (in 2020 and 2022). “We’re thrilled and very proud to be recognised again as one of the Top 10 ho ..read more

Penang Governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak performing the ribbon cutting ceremony Known for their authentic Malay cuisine, cili kampung held its official opening at the Light Hotel Penang. The event was graced by Penang Governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Seri Utama Khadijah Mohd Nor and a host of VIP guests. He signed a plaque and also performed the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening. Also present was Tan Sri Dato Ramesh, Managing Director of The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd, Dato KK Sihabutheen Kirudu Mohamed (Executive director Light ..read more

By V. Sivaji The Penang Hoteliers’ Association (PHA) held its in-coming ceremony for its new committee for the term 2024-2025 held at the Noble Season Chinese Restaurant in Georgetown last night. Present to witness the ceremony was by Tourism Malaysia deputy director and Penang Port Commission chairman, Dato Yeoh Soon Hin along with State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai. The new committee is led by new president Foong Hon Beng. It should be noted that the outgoing president Dato Lim Mee Lee had served PHA for a record of 40 years. Others present was Malaysian Associatio ..read more

As the display of the latest audio and visual gadgets and gizmos go on display at the Northern International Audio & Visual Show 2024, exhibitors also had a chance to mingle at a networking session.  The gathering is currently ongoing at the Amari SPICE Penang. They were from Singapore, Lithuania, Canada, Denmark, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, The United States of America among others. They had a chance to unwind and mingle to get to know each other and explore business opportunities. Meanwhile, an array of live bands are also showcasing their talents at the concert nightly from 7.30 ..read more

By V. Sivaji The much awaited MATTA Fair Penang 2024 was launched by Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow at the Spice Arena earlier today. Present to welcome him was Penang MATTA Chapter chairman Ms Carolyn Leong and her organising team. A host of dignitaries were present to make the event even more splendid and vibrant.  Among them were Dato A. Rajendran, Penang City Council Mayor, Nur Hayati Aziz Rashid (MAS Central Region Commercial Sales Head for Malaysia & ASEAN), Dato Tony Goh (Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang Chapter chairman), Ms Mary Ann Harris, representative ..read more

Amari SPICE Penang and S P Setia Foundation hosted a group of children at their Warni-warni Aidilfitri Open House 2024.  The corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme brought together underprivileged children from all races who were hosted to an evening of good food, fun and laughter.  A special menu was put out by the hotel’s food & beverage department for the afternoon. The kids were from SJKT Tasek Permai, SJKC Aik Hua and SK Batu Ferringhi accompanied by their teachers. Lending support was Ms Suratchaya Palawongse Deputy Consul-General Royal Thai Consulate-General ..read more

By V. SivajiPenang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow officiated the opening of the 2nd edition of the Northern International Audio & Visual Show 2024 currently being held at the Amari SPICE Penang. It is on till tomorrow Sunday April 28, 2024. This year’s event is much bigger as it has attracted a record number of exhibitors including a mini concert featuring local talents. Also present was Datin S Bharathi (General Manager or Chief Minister Incorporated), YB Wong Yuee Harng state assemblyman Pengkalan Kota, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) chief executive officer ..read more

The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang hosted corporate guests to a fine evening to introduce their latest spa facilities at their Eforea Spa. General manager Kristine Chan and her team were on hand to welcome their guests for the gathering. Guests were welcomed with a special nutmeg drink and offered a shoulder and neck massage courtesy of their newly opened spa. Among the treatments offered are Head and Face massage, Shoulder, Neck and Scalp massage, Foot massage, Facial massage and full body treatment with special oils. The spa also offers private rooms for couples too.  Li ..read more

By V.  Sivaji  Fresh from his trip to the Sea Trade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami, newly appointed chairman for the Penang Port Commission (PPC) Dato Yeoh Soon Hin held a press conference to provide the latest updates and developments in the cuisine industry here. Sea Trade Cruise Global is the largest and most significant event in the cruise sector. Also present at the press conference was board of director Dato Samarajoo Manikam, Mohd Nizam Ismail who is the head of division for technical services and cruise and ferry operations and Mior Saifulnizam Mior Jamal who is the head of dep ..read more

In anticipation of its reopening, the Dusit Thani Bangkok is offering special room rates for guests. The renowned hotel which is part of the Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International has confirmed that its iconic flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel to reopen on 27 September 2024 following its stunning transformation as part of Dusit Central Park – a landmark mixed-use development opposite Lumpini Park in the heart of Bangkok – and it is beginning its celebrations early by launching a special reopening offer. Starting 1 May 2024, eager guests can secure ..read more