GEORGE TOWN, May 11 – Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, warmly welcomed the production crew of the Chinese music-based travel program To Be With You 2, produced by Jiangsu TV and Yinni Culture, during their filming at Peninsula College’s The Ship Campus in Batu Kawan.
Wong praised the production’s presence as a boost to Penang’s creative economy and cultural tourism, emphasizing the state government’s commitment to supporting international film and TV projects that showcase Penang’s charm to global audiences. The filming featured a star-studded cast including Zhang Bichen, Chang Chen-yue, Nana Ou-Yang, Tia Ray, Lil Ghost (Wang Linkai), Wang He-Ye, Wu Yi, and Menni.
A special live roadshow recorded at the campus drew over 200 excited locals, bringing vibrant cultural exchange to the community. Wong expressed hope that To Be With You 2 would inspire more world-class productions to choose Penang as a filming destination, noting the state’s readiness to provide full support for such initiatives in the future.
