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DHL Express has enhanced its network with increased capacity for the Hong Kong to Penang route. A Boeing 767 freighter will now ply the route, taking over from the previous Airbus A321, adding an extra 20 tons of cargo capacity per flight. Meeting Rising…
The Malaysian state of Penang is working to register more varieties of local durian kampung from its orchards to further expand its portfolio of recognized durian species. In a move to elevate the status of Penang’s tasty treasure, Chief Minister Chow Kon…
Hotels across Malaysia’s Penang Island experienced exceptional occupancy rates over the recent long weekend, with at least 85% filled, and some establishments reaching full capacity. Travelers flocked to the island lured by enticing tour packages that paired…
AirAsia continues to expand its presence in Asia with a route to Hong Kong from its third biggest hub in Penang starting 10 August 2023. This route marks the airline’s seventh direct international route from Penang and is set to further boost regional inbound…
AirAsia today announced the resumption and launch of flights to Japan, namely Tokyo, Sapporo (via AirAsia X) and Fukuoka. Moreover, the airline company also announced the launch of a new direct route from Penang to Bali. In a press release regarding its 5…
Almost a year since its introduction in the Klang Valley area, AirAsia food is now set to spread its wings to other major cities in the country starting with Johor and Penang next month. AirAsia Bhd chief executive officer Riad Asmat said the business was…
AirAsia and Penang Global Tourism (Penang State Tourism Bureau) have announced a new collaboration that will offer more travel options and value-added services to domestic tourists visiting Penang. The partnership will see airasia.com, the Asean super app…
Travellers flying out of Malaysia’s northern hub Penang can now book AirAsia newest flights to Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province, China. AirAsia will launch a Penang- Chengdu service 8 March with three weekly direct flights. AirAsia Malaysia CEO…
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd has launched new flights to Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province, China for travelers flying out of Malaysia’s northern hub Penang. These new three times weekly direct flights commencing 8 March 2020 will provide…
A second Starbucks signing store has opened in Malaysia, this one in the heart of Penang’s historical deaf community. The world’s fourth Starbucks signing store it is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, accessibility and diversity. It…
AirAsia will begin its new direct flight from Penang to Melaka on July 1, 2019. The budget airline said the flights would boost tourist arrivals to Melaka, helping to support the state government’s target to attract 20 million visitors in 2019. In a statement…
Airasia received the highest number of approvals from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for Air Traffic Rights (ATR) with 26 allocations, followed by Malindo Air with 15 allocations. This was revealed in an update release from Mavcom for the…
Penang department store Sunshine has launched on online shopping platform Shopee with expectations of doubling its income. According to Sunshine’s CEO Cynthia Hwang, the move to list initially 1500 products, as well as the brand’s in-house fashion label…
Expanding its wings even further, AirAsia marked another milestone by celebrating its new international inaugural flights from Hanoi in Vietnam and Phuket in Thailand, into its Penang hub at the Penang International Airport (PIA) here today. Its three-hour…
AirAsia is flying directly to two popular Asean destinations from Penang – bringing the popular Malaysian state closer to Hanoi in Vietnam and Phuket in Thailand. Starting from July 1, flights to Hanoi will operate four times weekly while flights to Phuket…
AirAsia confirmed Wednesday it will fly a direct service from Penang to Hanoi, Vietnam and Phuket, Thailand, effective 1 July. Operated exclusively by AirAsia Berhad (AK), the direct flights to Hanoi and Phuket mark the airline’s ninth and 10 route from…
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