By HAN KAR KAY THE newly-launched Wayfinding system in Penang should provide an innovative approach for tourists during their visit to historical sites along the island’s famous Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. The pilot project, an initiative by Think City Sdn Bhd (TCSB) together with George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) and the P [Read More]
The best street dishes from the top culinary centers in Asia -- and where to find them By Lina Goldberg 23 March, 2012 To those in the know, Penang is one of the world's top dining destinations. And street food--or hawker food, as it's locally known--is the city's big draw. Penang hawker food reflects the multicultural makeup of the town [Read More]
By YISWAREE PALANSAMY GEORGE TOWN FRIENDS of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FRIENDS) and Penang Botanic Gardens Department (PBGD) are launching the Botanika Volunteer-Guide Programme (BVG). [caption id="attachment_2674" align="aligncenter" width="454" caption=" (From left) Rashidah Begum, Salasiah Yusop and members of FRIENDS admirin [Read More]
Asia's first and Malaysia largest Toy Museum offers a smashing treat for visitors of all ages and races. Visitors are assured of an amusing and colorful spectacle. An exploration in creativity and beauty would be apt to describe a trip to the Toy Museum. This unique museum is truly a wonder to behold. Some of the toys even interact with visi [Read More]
2. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Malaysia Built in the 1880s, the magnificent 38-room, 220-window Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion was commissioned by Cheong Fatt Tze, a local merchant trader who left China as a penniless teenager and ended up as ‘the Rockefeller of the East’. The mansion blends Eastern and Western designs, with louvred windows, art nou [Read More]
George town is a bustling, colourful and largely Chinese city, full of tumbledown shophouses, impressive colonial architecture and countless trishaws ferrying tourists and locals alike around the maze of broad streets and narrow lanes. Ancient trades such as rattan weaving, joss-stick making, woodcarving and fortune-telling still go on, in scenes which probably haven’t changed in [...]
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The history of Penang began in 1786, when Captain Francis Light struck a deal with the Sultan of Kedah. He acquired Pulau Pinang (Penang lsland) from the Sultan on behalf of the East lndia Company, which in retum promised Kedah protection against the powerful neighbours. By 1800, Light had also managed to negotiate for a [...]
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Penang (Pulau Pinang), affectionately known as the Pearl of the Orient, is one of the bestknown and most-visited corners of Malaysia, and is the only one of the country’s 13 states to have a Chinese majority population, giving the island a very distinct character all of its own. Its main centre, Georgetown, attracts the most [...]
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GEORGE TOWN, June 2 (Bernama) — More than 60,000 people are expected to visit the 1Malaysia Parks and Gardens Carnival at the Penang Botanical Garden on June 11-12. Tourism Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Ong Hong Peng said numerous events and activities had been planned for the carnival, to be held for the first time. “Among [...]
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Sheriden Rhodes explores the streetscapes of George Town, an old-Asia blend of Malay-Chinese-Indian architecture. Business is booming in George Town, a wonderful glimpse of old Asia protected by a UNESCO World Heritage listing. But tell that to Leong. I’m standing inside the young Chinese man’s bric-a-brac shop in Penang’s capital city, crammed to the rafters [...]
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THOSE with a passion to work on heritage projects in George Town, Penang, and to lead heritage walks for students are invited to join a free training programme run by the George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI). GTWHI, in collaboration with Arts Education Programmes for Young People (Arts-Ed), is introducing ‘Friends of George Town Heritage’ [...]
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By KIATISAK CHUA FOR those scouring Penang island for local delicacies, one can head to the Roti Bakar Kopitiam to satisfy their cravings. The air-conditioned outlet offers a variety of delectable and authentic Penang food to those who do not like the hot and stuffy environment at most hawker centres and coffee shops. The restaurant [...]
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By SIMREN KAUR Photos by CHAN BOON KAI COLOURFUL petals and sweet flowery scents will greet visitors to the Penang Botanic Gardens in conjunction with the Penang Floral Festival 2011 taking place from today until June 5. Stall operators have been busy preparing for the festival, such as setting up flowers and plants of all [...]
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The food. The beaches. The mix of cultures. What are you waiting for? By Josh LewThu, May 26 2011 at 9:40 AM EST Malaysia’s Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. As a beach destination, it pales in comparison to the region’s best stretches of sand. But it [...]
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By ANDREA FILMER GEORGE TOWN: Penang Global Tourism, a state tourism bureau, has withdrawn a promotional postcard depicting a group of Chinese children playing cards in its “My Penang, My Experience” tourism campaign. Managing director Ooi Geok Ling said the photo was only chosen because it matched the “My Penang, My Turn” catchphrase and denied [...]
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