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When a hotel earns recognition in its very first year of operation, you know something special is happening. That’s exactly the case with  Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai , which has just been shortlisted for three prestigious nominations at the  Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025–2026 . Since opening its doors on  3 March 2026 , this IHG Hotels & Resorts property has quickly become a go-to destination for both business and leisure travellers. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why. A Strong Start in Penang’s Hospitality Scene Located strategically near the  Prai Industrial Zone  and within easy reach of  Penang International Airport , the hotel was built with connectivity and comfort in mind. With  332 well-appointed rooms and suites , it delivers exactly what the Holiday Inn brand promises: dependable service, convenience, and a welcoming stay. But the hotel offers much more than just a place to sleep. Guests can enjoy: An all-day d...

Golden Destinations Group Berhad (“ Golden Destinations ” or the “ Company ”), a full-service outbound travel experience curator, made its debut today on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”). The Company’s shares opened at RM0.49 per share, representing a 8.89% premium over its IPO price of RM0.45 per share, reflecting positive market reception and investors’ confidence in the Company’s fundamentals and growth prospects. Golden Destinations was listed under the stock name “ GDGROUP ” with the stock code “ 0398 ”.   Golden Destinations operates primarily as a business-to-business (B2B) outbound travel experience curator under its flagship Golden Destinations (“GD”) brand portfolio. The Company focuses on designing curated travel itineraries, developing travel experience packages and coordinating travel services with global travel partners, supported by a nationwide network of over 800 travel agents for distribution to outbound traveller...

If you follow two-wheel racing in Malaysia, you’ve probably heard of the MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship. It’s one of the toughest proving grounds for both riders and machines. That’s why Castrol Malaysia just announced a major expansion of its sponsorship—and at the same time, dropped a brand-new engine oil designed specifically for modern scooters. (from left) Ms. Karen, Technical Service Manager - Malaysia, Singapore & Philippines, Ms. Amy Wong, Brand and Product Specialist (Bike), Mr. Gan Wee Kiong, Country Sales Director - Malaysia, Singapore & Philippines, Mr. Joshua Tan, Head of Marketing - Malaysia, Singapore & Philippines, at the product launch and cub prix signing event Bigger presence on the track Under the new arrangement, Castrol has extended its championship sponsorship to cover both the  CP150  and  CP125  categories—two of the top underbone (“cub”) racing classes in the country. On the track, Castrol’s power is represented by  Yuz...

Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, launched the Castrol Superbike Fest APAC 2026   – kicking off a region-wide premium superbike movement designed to connect Asia-Pacific’s most passionate superbike riders, specialist workshops and high-performance products, on one unified platform. More than a festival, the Castrol Superbike Fest APAC 2026 is part of Castrol’s long-term strategy to redefine the meaning of “top premium” in the motorcycle category across Asia-Pacific – blending performance, community, lifestyle and engineering excellence into a single experiential ecosystem. Taking place in Nha Trang, Vietnam, from 29 to 31 May 2026 , the three-day festival seeks to bring together over 2,000 bikers comprising over 100 official biker clubs as well as across performance teams, racers and social riders f rom eight Asia-Pacific markets, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and the Philippines. Launched by, Castrol AsPAC Marketing , the eve...

  CelcomDigi Berhad (“CelcomDigi”) continues to evolve the telco retail experience in Malaysia with the nationwide rollout of the Endless Aisle , in collaboration with Samsung Malaysia, marking a significant step forward in how digital lifestyle offerings are brought closer to customers through its stores. As the first telco in Malaysia to bring a seamless consumer electronics experience across more than 300 of its stores nationwide, CelcomDigi now provides customers with a simpler way to discover, purchase, receive and connect their devices, all within a single store visit. Currently, the Endless Aisle is already available at all CelcomDigi Store and CelcomDigi Express outlets nationwide.   Originally piloted at the CelcomDigi Store Life in The Gardens Mall and Sunway Pyramid, Endless Aisle is the first experience of its kind in Malaysian telco retail. The immersive digital platform brings together Samsung’s latest range of digital lifestyle products, including smartphones,...

There’s a new—or rather, very old—story unfolding on Jalan Burma. After first opening its doors a century ago,   1926 Heritage Hotel   has been beautifully restored and relaunched as part of   The Unlimited Collection by The Ascott Limited . Originally built in 1926 as British administrative residences, this property has lived many lives. Now, after a thoughtful century-long restoration, it re-emerges as a living chapter of Penang’s history—where colonial architecture meets modern comfort. A Walk Through Time From the moment you approach its clean white and beige façade, the hotel’s Anglo-Malay architectural roots are unmistakable. At the entrance, keep an eye out for its emblem: a palm tree flanked by two panthers. It’s not just a logo—it’s a sign that you’ve arrived home. “As travel is increasingly shaped by culture and experience, we are seeing growing demand for destinations with a strong sense of identity,” said  Mondi Mecja , Country General Manager of Ascott M...