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Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang Sweeps Nine Prestigious Awards at the 2025 World Luxury Awards
The accolades span across the resort’s key experiences — from family travel and wedding ceremony to culinary excellence — showcasing the team’s dedication to delivering heartfelt service and exceptional guest experiences inspired by the vibrant spirit of Penang.
Among this year’s honours are:
Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
- Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in Malaysia
- Best Luxury Ocean View Resort in Southeast Asia
- Best Luxury Wedding Resort in Southeast Asia
Angsana Spa, Teluk Bahang, Penang
- Best Luxury Spa Resort in Asia
- Best Luxury Wellness Spa in Malaysia
- Best Luxury Oceanview Spa in Southeast Asia
No. 11 Restaurant, Angsana Teluk Bahang
- Best Gourmet Cuisine in Asia
- Best Luxury Resort Restaurant in Asia
- Best Food Styling & Presentation in Southeast Asia
“These recognitions are a true reflection of our team’s passion and unwavering commitment to curating meaningful, memorable stays for every guest,” shared Mr. Kuok Long Wong, Executive Assistant Manager of Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang. “To be acknowledged across so many categories — from family and spa to dining — reinforces our vision of being a holistic resort destination where every experience delights the senses.”
A Celebration of Penang Spirit and Global Excellence
From its Peranakan-inspired design to panoramic ocean views, Angsana Teluk Bahang continues to charm guests with its distinctive sense of place. The resort’s Angsana Spa stands as a sanctuary of renewal, blending traditional Asian healing philosophies with modern wellness rituals, while No. 11 Restaurant has quickly become a culinary icon in the region for its innovative fusion of European and Malaysian flavours.
Each award underscores the resort’s commitment to excellence under the Banyan Group’s ethos — “Embracing the Environment, Empowering People.” Guided by this philosophy, Angsana Teluk Bahang remains dedicated to sustainability and community upliftment; “These awards not only honour our property, but also the people behind every detail — our associates, our partners, and the Penang community that continues to inspire us,” Mr. Wong added.
As Angsana Teluk Bahang moves forward, the resort remains committed to delivering vibrant island hospitality, creating timeless experiences for travellers from around the world.
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(L-R): Grace Low, Director Of Marketing and Communications; the organizer from the World Luxury Awards and Eric Chin, Director of Sales and Marketing, Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang.
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About Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
Perched along the pristine shores of Teluk Bahang and managed by Banyan Group, the resort is approximately a 60-minute drive from the Penang International Airport, a 35-minute drive from George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, and five-minute from Batu Ferringhi. Blending heartfelt hospitality with the allure of Penang’s coastal beauty, Angsana Teluk Bahang is where romance, relaxation, and refined celebrations by the sea come to life.
Resort features 228 rooms and suites, all boasting sweeping views of the Andaman Sea. With its Peranakan-inspired architecture, award-winning Angsana Spa, and distinctive dining experiences such as No. 11 and Jendela, the resort offers a seamless blend of local heritage and contemporary island luxury.
GoTyme Bank becomes the first digital bank in the Philippines to enable Apple Pay, expanding secure and seamless digital payments for 10 million customers
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced the successful launch of Apple Pay for GoTyme Bank in the Philippines. Through this launch, GoTyme becomes one of the first issuers in the Philippine market to enable Apple Pay, giving 10 million customers an easy, secure and private way to pay using their Apple devices.
As one of the country’s fastest-growing digital banks, GoTyme continues to accelerate its digital payments strategy by expanding secure, seamless and convenient payment experiences for Filipino consumers. Customers can now securely add their GoTyme debit card to Apple Wallet and make contactless payments in stores, within apps and online wherever Apple Pay is accepted.
Apple Pay uses industry-leading tokenisation technology, meaning card numbers are never stored on devices or shared with merchants. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, with every transaction authenticated through Face ID, Touch ID or a device passcode, providing an additional layer of security while delivering a fast, frictionless checkout experience.
Nate Clark, President and CEO at GoTyme Bank commented: “At GoTyme Bank, we’re constantly looking for ways to make banking simpler, safer and more rewarding for our customers. Bringing Apple Pay to GoTyme Bank customers in the Philippines gives them an easy and secure way to pay wherever they shop while continuing to earn rewards points on all their transactions. This is another step in our commitment to making everyday banking more beautiful and convenient for our customers.
The launch comes as digital payments continue to reshape the Philippine economy. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), digital payments now account for more than half of all retail payment transactions, as consumers increasingly embrace mobile-first banking and contactless payments. Meanwhile, smartphone penetration continues to rise, supporting growing demand for digital wallets and tokenised payment experiences. As digital commerce accelerates, enabling secure mobile payments through services such as Apple Pay is becoming an increasingly important differentiator for financial institutions.
Minh-Ha Truong, Head of Growth, APAC at Paymentology, added: “As a long-standing partner to GoTyme, we’re proud to support another significant milestone in its growth journey. Bringing Apple Pay to market demonstrates how modern, cloud-native issuer processing enables digital banks to rapidly deliver innovative payment experiences while maintaining the highest standards of security, scalability and performance. Together, we’re helping shape the future of digital payments in the Philippines.”
The launch further strengthens GoTyme’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital banks and highlights the value of Paymentology’s cloud-native issuer processing platform in helping banks and fintechs rapidly introduce innovative payment capabilities that meet evolving customer expectations.
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New Documentary Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun From Discovery to Debut on August 20 in Southeast Asia
Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of southern Taiwan, Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun highlights how the people of Liugdui have thrived alongside the land for over 300 years. Following local scholars, farmers, and artisans, the documentary explores how this community adapts its deep-rooted traditions—from water stewardship to food heritage—in response to environmental and economic change, offering vital modern insights on sustainability, rural revitalization, and cultural continuity.
Across three episodes—Water, agriculture, and food—the documentary explores how the people of Liugdui blend tradition with modern innovation. Viewers meet groundwater experts, farmers pioneering sustainable crops, and artisans repurposing local materials like betel nut, alongside culinary practitioners who preserve Hakka identity through ancestral rituals, communal feasts, and family traditions that unite generations.
Audiences will discover a community that views tradition not as something fixed in the past, but as a living legacy that continues to evolve. From innovative groundwater management and botanical dyeing to ritual feasts and modern interpretations of Hakka cuisine – the documentary celebrates the creativity, resilience, and values that have sustained Liugdui for centuries.
Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun premieres in Southeast Asia on Discovery Channel, Thursday, August 20 at 7:10pm; TLC Channel, Monday, August 24 at 7:10pm; and Discovery Asia, Tuesday, August 25 at 9:25pm.
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The launch press conference broke away from tradition with a vibrant runway show featuring celebrity “Hot Spring Travel Navigators,” including acclaimed chef Edward Lee from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, visual identity creative director Yen Po-Chun, TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Taiwan Chairman Kazuma Otsuka, and actor-host Andrew Chau. Together with local businesses, they showcased regional agriculture, specialties, and lifestyle products.
The official launch celebration kicks off on September 4 at Guguan Park in Taichung, featuring a themed parade with over 500 participants and the lighting ceremony for the Lishan–Guguan Light Art Festival, which stars a massive eight-meter “OhBear” light installation. The festivities continue on September 5 with a guided tribal trekking tour in Guguan, offering participants an exclusive NT$500 accommodation discount.
To promote four-season wellness tourism globally, the campaign partners with the East Asia Hot Spring Association for an international symposium on September 4. Key promotions also include complimentary LINE POINTS for new followers, curated packages starting at NT$299, and a flash sale of 800 limited NT$1 Hot Spring Vouchers for the Double 11 Shopping Festival. Furthermore, cross-sector collaborations offer half-price entry to national forest areas, limited-edition Taiwan Railway bento boxes, and Guanziling mud spring skincare products to enrich the travel experience.Hashtag: #TaiwanFourSeasonSprings
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