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Penang has seen a massive influx of tourists as Malaysia’s school holidays coincide with the start of durian season, overwhelming roads and nearly filling hotels across the state. Crowds began ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Five International Cruise Ships To Make Maiden Calls In Penang From Oct 30
Five international cruise ships are scheduled to make their maiden calls at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) here between this month and December this year, with a combined passenger ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Batik Air launches direct Batam-Penang flights to boost tourism, medical travel
Batik Air has launched direct flights between Batam, Indonesia, and Penang, aimed at improving connectivity and supporting tourism, business and medical travel between the two destinations ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Penang to boost ties, tourism links with Japan
(From left) Wan Nadia, Lim, Wong, Machida and Chiam launching Bunka Festival at Gurney Walk in George Town. — Photos: Handout MORE than 6,000 Japanese tourists arrived directly in Penang by air or sea ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Malaysia’s Penang Island to get first winter charter flight from Poland in November
Penang Island in Malaysia will receive its first-ever winter charter flight from Poland on Nov 5, marking a significant step in the state’s efforts to ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Penang draws 285,400 medical tourists, RM601.8m revenue in first half of 2026
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 30 — Penang received about 285,400 medical tourists and generated RM601.8 million in medical ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Tourism Malaysia Eyes Penang-Kedah Joint Packages To Boost Northern Region Tourism
GEORGE TOWN, July 1 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia will organise a familiarisation trip for Penang-based inbound agents to Kedah's key attractions, aiming to boost joint Penang-Kedah tour packages for ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Malaysia boosts tourism connectivity, infrastructure in 2027 budget
Malaysia has allocated 935 million ringgit (US$222 million) for tourism and culture in 2027, with measures to improve international connectivity, upgrade tourism facilities and support events as the ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Batik Air introduces Batam – Penang flights
Batik Air has strengthened air connectivity in Northern Malaysia by launching direct service between Batam’s Hang Nadim International Airport and Penang International Airport. Batam is in Indonesia’s ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Tourism: Batik Air marks inaugural Batam–Penang flight, advancing northern Malaysia’s tourism and medical travel potential
The new direct route is designed to make it easier for Indonesian patients and their families to access Penang’s healthcare facilities, strengthening the state’s growing medical tourism industry.