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]
Central Fire Station The Central Fire Station on Chulia Street is a splendid example of early 20th century civic architecture. When this firehouse opened in 1909, it was only one of two in the city dedicated to fire-fighting. Before that date, policemen were the only paid force on call to put out fires. The police [...]
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Address: Jalan Muntri, Georgetown, 10200 Georgetown, Penang. When the Hainan people migrated to Penang late in the 19th century, the key occupations were dominated by other Chinese dialect groups, and so they turned to niche occupations by becoming sailors or cooks. Some Hainanese cooks first served in European and Straits Chinese households before branching out [...]
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Address: Jalan Todak, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang, Malaysia. The highlight of the park is a large walk-in aviary containing 800 birds from all over the world set amidst prettily landscaped gardens. For supplements, Japanese carps, duck and swans swim merrily in and about ponds ornamented with enchanting lilies and lotuses, and there is a [...]
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Address: Batu 18, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Penang. Savour juicy, succulent and aromatic fruits freshly plucked from the 25-acre orchard just 25 minutes away from the major hotels along Batu Ferringhi. The farm is set up with the aim to promote agro-tourism and currently has 250 varieties of tropical and sub-tropical fruit trees ranging from the [...]
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Address: Sultan Ahmad Shah, Georgetown, 10050 Georgetown, Penang. Graves from circa 1789, divided into Protestant and Catholic sections. The wall was built and the Anglican cemetery consecrated around 1818. The cemetery was closed to further burials towards the end of the 19th century. It was restored by the Penang Heritage Trust in 1994. On the [...]
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Address: Lebuh Queen, Georgetown 10200, Penang. Admission: Free, remove your shoes and hat before enter the temple. Opening Hours: 8.00 am – 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm – 9.00 pm With an entrance of colourful four-tiered crown, this temple is embellished with relief sculptures of 38 statues of Gods and Goddesses and four swans featuring [...]
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INVITATION TO VIEW THE FIRST WORKSHOP PRESENTATION RIVER ART PROJECT presents River Meets Light Date: 12 March 2011 Time: 8.45pm Venue: Sungai Pinang at the junction of Lorong Kulit (Beside Stadium Pulau Pinang) Synopsis A mixed media performance, River Meets Light encompassing light design, dance, music and visuals in an evening of experiential showcase to [...]
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By Robyn Eckhardt Behind the Goddess of Mercy Temple in George Town, the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang, a rebirth is under way. For as long as anyone can remember, the eastern end of Stewart Lane, which runs behind the temple, has been marred by the blackened shells of seven terraced houses. [...]
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KEPALA BATAS, March 5 (Bernama) — Water taxis will make a splash for transportation and tourism in Penang. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said this followed a study on the implementation of water taxis, which was carried out by the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA). He was speaking to [...]
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