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There's a lot going on at The Royale Chulan Penang this 29th August - 31st August 2017.

For women, by women. In conjunction with the George Town Festival 2017, one of the most exciting festivals in Southeast Asia, comes a one-of-a-kind event for women seeking to go beyond borders and boundaries. From 29th August to 31st August, attendees from all over the world will converge for inspiring talks and panel discussions by…

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Celebrating its 8th year commemorating the inscription George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, George Town Festival returns with a spectacular spectrum of the arts. The opportunity to share and learn with the local and international community has, for years now, attracted entire families, youths, and more from within Penang, interstate, and overseas. In its eight year…

A simple question some years ago motivated Datin Paduka Marina Mahathi to create a platform geared towards female travellers. The interest it garnered culminated into a panel talk titled Intimate Conversations with Women on Travel & Culture with Zafigo founder, Marina Mahathir moderating the discussion among a panel of four speakers, all avid travellers and prolific women in their own…

About the Speaker Kelly Lewis, Founder of Go! Girl Guides Kelly Lewis is a frequent solo traveller who now lives her dream. As a woman who’s turned her dreams and passions into a reality, she acknowledges that along the way, the reality isn’t always so easy. Even more so in an industry dominated by men.…

About the Speaker Nelleisa Omar, Founder of The Godmothers Nelleisa, aged 34 was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Stage 3 in May 2016 and underwent a single mastectomy, 16 rounds of chemotherapy and 15 radiotherapy over a period of seven months. During her treatment, Nell and her best friend created the brand The Godmothers, with…

About the Speaker Priscilla Patrick, Solo Traveller You may not recognise her face straight away, but the second she speaks, you'll know her voice instantly. She is Priscilla Patrick, and her friends and former colleagues dub her the Queen of All Highways. Chances are, you've heard her telling you what roads to avoid and why.…

About the Speaker Petrina Thong, Solo Traveller Kudsia Kahar is a name that is synonymous with the success and growth of commercial radio industry in Malaysia. With over 25 years of experience as a broadcaster under her belt, Kudsia remains the only person who has managed over 20 radio stations in her career, including Malaysia's…