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Shakespeare Demystified: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Shakespeare Demystified: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Written by on April 26, 2013 in Events and Activities with 0 Comments

Shakespeare Demystified will be performing one of the Shakespeare’s works: The Merry Wives of Windsor. It is a comedy play about fat knight Sir John Falstaff, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters. Shakespeare Demystified is a group of local actors with a passion for the plays of the English bard William Shakespeare. Venue: Stage 2, [...]

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Penang International Science Fair 2013

Penang International Science Fair 2013

Written by on April 2, 2013 in Events and Activities, Kids with 0 Comments

Event: Penang International Science Fair 2013 Date & Time: •April 13th: 11am to 8pm •April 14th: 9am to 6pm Venue: Straits Quay Convention Center & Straits Court Theme: Inspiring Innovation in Science The 2013 Penang International Science Fair will be held over two days at Straits Quay from 11am to 8pm on April 13th and [...]

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Pongal Festival 2013

Pongal Festival 2013

Written by on January 10, 2013 in Events and Activities, General, Heritage, Penang News with 0 Comments

The Pongal Festival 2013 will be held at George Town Penang from the 13-16 January 2013.

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Miss Tourism International Night

Miss Tourism International Night

Written by on November 27, 2012 in Events and Activities, General, Penang News with 0 Comments

  Our own homegrown Title, Miss Tourism International (MTI) is now franchised to more than 70 countries around the world. The event is now part of the World Pageantry Calendar and each year, the organisers from around the world look forward to sending their delegates to the MTI World Final in Malaysia. This year, the [...]

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Pesta Pulau Pinang 2012

Pesta Pulau Pinang 2012

Written by on November 26, 2012 in Events and Activities, General, Music, Penang News with 0 Comments

  The much anticipated Pesta Pulau Pinang is back! Highlights of the month-long Pesta Pulau Pinang includes : Rock Concert by Amuk, Lefthanded, XPDC, Jinbara and Khalifah Local Artist- One Nation Emcee, Black, Najwa, Raja Lawak Sports events Penang Muay Thai Open – 31st December 2012 Boxing Championship- 26th-30th December 2012 Silat Championship- 23rd December 2012 Kabadi Championship [...]

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10 Days – 3 Festivals

10 Days – 3 Festivals

Written by on November 23, 2012 in Events and Activities with 0 Comments

Date: 23rd Nov to 2nd December 2012 There will be 10 days of 3 continuous festivals featuring literature, music, arts and culture in Penang from the 23rd November to 2nd December 2012. Two of these festivals are the annual George Town Literary Festival which is held for the 2nd time and fully funded by the [...]

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Penang Food

Castello Banfi Wine Dinner

Castello Banfi Wine Dinner

Written by on April 29, 2013 in Penang Food, Restaurants with 0 Comments

Castello Banfi wine dinner organized by fine wine and spirits distributor Asiaeuro Wines and Spirits at Spasso Milano, Straits Quay. Executive Chef Felice Martinelli presents a five-course meal of game, seafood and vegetables to complement the Italian wine by Italy’s award winning wine family – Castello Banfi Wines. Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate [...]

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FIVE 27

FIVE 27

Written by on March 25, 2013 in Penang Food, Restaurants with 0 Comments

ABOUT FIVE27 Photograph: Adrian Cheah Nordic Inspired At Five27, the spirit of New Nordic cuisine informs and inspires our  dishes. We strive to prepare high quality food through daring  experimentation and uncompromising attention to detail, with the freshest seasonal ingredients possible. And while there is much more to say  about what we do and how [...]

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Khun De Thai, Jelutong – Spicy Authentic Thai Food

Khun De Thai, Jelutong – Spicy Authentic Thai Food

Written by on December 21, 2012 in Penang Food with 0 Comments

It has been sometime since I reviewed Thai food after the wave of Thai food review in Pulau Tikus back in May. Finally my crave for Thai food was fulfilled when I was invited to the review of a Thai Restaurant in Jelutong. Besides Pulau Tikus, there are not many Thai food in Jelutong area [...]

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A place for desserts in Penang

A place for desserts in Penang

Written by on November 23, 2012 in Penang Food with 0 Comments

Hong Kong’s dessert chain Hui Lau Shan journeyed to Penang with its first location in Gurney Plaza. The healthy dessert outlet main attraction is mango. Its menu offers a whole wide range of selections of this tropical fruit. The outlet is using two varieties of quality mango. One is the golden water lily mango from [...]

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Pork Satay, New Lane – Uniquely Coconut Fragrance Satay

Pork Satay, New Lane – Uniquely Coconut Fragrance Satay

Written by on November 21, 2012 in Penang Food, Street Food with 0 Comments

Variety is the keyword for Penang food. There are Penang food available in selection of culture, varieties of choice and also varieties in taste. One of the places in town that sell varieties of Penang food is the New Lane hawkers center. The food here range from Hokkien Mee, Curry Mee, Char Hor Fun and [...]

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House Of Kolomee, D’ Piazza Mall – The Taste From Sarawak

House Of Kolomee, D’ Piazza Mall – The Taste From Sarawak

Written by on October 21, 2012 in Penang Food with 0 Comments

My sister had been married to Sarawak for more than 10 years and whenever I went to Sarawak, I would never miss the Kolo Mee there. It has always been an urge for me to start a business selling Kolo Mee in Penang as I can’t find any stores around in Penang which serve this [...]

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Party @ G Spot

Maja Szymcyk at G Spot

Maja Szymcyk at G Spot

Written by on September 1, 2011 in Events and Activities, Live Music Venues with 0 Comments

Date: August until Oct 2011 Time: 9.30pm Venue: G Spot Lounge, G Hotel Maja Szymczyk, a soulful, delicate and smooth singer from London, United Kingdom will be performing live here at the G Spot throughout August till October 2011. Maja Szymczyk who was born in Poland, is an experienced model, actor, musician anddancer. She took [...]

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Live With Rosie at G Hotel

Live With Rosie at G Hotel

Written by on April 26, 2011 in G Hotel, Live Music, Live Music, Live Music Venues with 0 Comments

Come and see a live performance by Rosie a vibrant jazz vocalist at G Hotel from May until July 2011… Rosie Baxter Live At G Spot Penang’s Most Stylish Address reveals another talented International Singer Penang, April 25, 2011– Rosie Baxter was born in Bournemouth and was brought up in the Canary Islands. At the [...]

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Live With Dany Dobner

Live With Dany Dobner

Written by on February 13, 2011 in G Hotel, Live Music, Live Music, Live Music Venues with 0 Comments

Come and join Dany, a talented jazz vocalist performing live throughout February until April at G Hotel….

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Jazz For Everyone-G Spot Special

Jazz For Everyone-G Spot Special

Written by on August 7, 2010 in G Hotel, Live Music, Live Music Venues, News with 0 Comments

Come and join the vibrant experienced jazz vocalist Cy Winstanley performing live at G Hotel from August 2nd until October 23th…

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HAPA Awards for G Spot Lounge and G Hotel

HAPA Awards for G Spot Lounge and G Hotel

Written by on March 24, 2010 in Live Music Venues, Music with 0 Comments

It received one of the Top Five Best Design Concept (Hotel/Resort) awards while three of its food and beverage outlets were also honoured. Popular Pan Asian Chinese restaurant Sesame & Soy, won the Top 10 Hapa Gastronomic Experience in Asian Cuisine. G Cafe bagged the award for the Top 10 Hapa All-Day Dining 2008-10 and [...]

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Road to Penang Jazz Festival 2010

Road to Penang Jazz Festival 2010

Written by on March 23, 2010 in Events, G Hotel, Live Music, Live Music, Live Music Venues with 0 Comments

Join a night with Natasha Patamapongs on Saturday, 3rd April 2010 at the g Spot. Natasha is a US-born young jazz singer from Bangkok, Thailand. She is the lead singer, producer, and band leader of Mellow Motif. She has been fronting the Thailand-based jazz band and getting their name on to CNN Asia’s Hot List [...]

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Wine & Dine & G Hotel

Katnook Wine Dinner at Sesame Soy G Hotel

Katnook Wine Dinner at Sesame Soy G Hotel

Written by on October 30, 2012 in Food, G Hotel with 0 Comments

New promotion of the Katnook Wine Dinner at Sesame Soy Restaurant at Level 1

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Buka Puasa Buffet Dinner at G Hotel

Buka Puasa Buffet Dinner at G Hotel

Written by on August 3, 2012 in Food, G Hotel, Penang Food with 0 Comments

During this holy Ramadan month, G Hotel presents a special buka puasa dinner with traditional kampong styled dishes at the G Cafe. Chef Hamizi, the sous chef presents local Malay delights and international delicacies coupled with succulent barbeque selection in rotating menus. The ulam-ulam comes with healthy greens of kacang botol, timun, kacang panjang and [...]

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Mothers & Fathers Day Special Lunch

Mothers & Fathers Day Special Lunch

Written by on April 25, 2011 in Food, G Hotel with 0 Comments

Come and celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day at G Hotel. Treat your mom & dad to one lip-smacking feast at g Café and share a memorable experience.

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Buffet Lunch

Buffet Lunch

Written by on April 25, 2011 in Food, G Hotel with 0 Comments

Various Buffett Lunch Options with free flow of beer and wine if you pay an additional RM30.00

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Buffet Dinner

Buffet Dinner

Written by on April 25, 2011 in Food, G Hotel with 1 Comment

Come enjoy various flavours from around the world with the generous and sumptuous buffett platters from around the world right here in Penang

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Sesame Soy

Sesame Soy

Written by on April 25, 2011 in Food, G Hotel with 0 Comments

Asian Fusion Delicacies at Sesame Soy G Hotel Penang

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Penang Community News

Peranakan Wedding Ceremony

Peranakan Wedding Ceremony

To kick off the lovely month of February 2012, Gurney Plaza invites everyone to witness, a Real PERANAKAN wedding ceremony on 11 February 2012, 3pm at the New Wing Atrium in conjunction with the Simply Wedding Showcase 2012. Come and witness alovely pair saying “I DO” in this memorable occasion. For the first time in [...]

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Jom Jem Penang

Jom Jem Penang

Written by on February 11, 2012 in Community, Events and Activities, Music, Penang News with 0 Comments

Utara Bikers Club welcomes all bikers from all over Malaysia to join “Jom Jem Penang 2012” from the 10th to 11th February 2012. Over 400 big bikes from Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are expected to join this programme with the theme “ Brotherhood Beyond Boundaries” Below are the details of the programme: Time : From [...]

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Fire Watching at Tua Pek Kong, Tanjung Tokong

Fire Watching at Tua Pek Kong, Tanjung Tokong

Every year on the 14th night (5th Feb 2012) of the Lunar New Year, hundreds of devotees from all over Penang will visit the the Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple for its annual flame watching ritual or “ Chneah Hoay”. The 14th night is also believed to be Tua Pek Kong’s birthday.During this ceremony, [...]

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Thaipusam 2012

Thaipusam 2012

Written by on February 4, 2012 in Community, Music, Penang News with 0 Comments

Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar. It is normally held in the last week of January or the beginning of February, depending on the alignment of the sun, moon and planets. A pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga, who represents virtue, [...]

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Maulidur Rasul 2012

Maulidur Rasul 2012

Maulidur Rasul falls on the 5th of February this year. The celebration commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), one of the most influential figures in human history and his teachings. Maulidur Rasul is one of several auspicious celebrations for Muslims and it is officially celebrated at State level in Penang every year. In conjunction [...]

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Penang Chinese Town Hall’s Chap Goh Meh Celebration

Penang Chinese Town Hall’s Chap Goh Meh Celebration

Written by on February 4, 2012 in Community, Events and Activities, General, Music with 0 Comments

Penang Chinese Town Hall (PCTH) will be organizing a Chap Goh Meh Celebration along Jalan Mesjid Kapitan Keling (outside PCTH) on the 4th of February from 9pm – 12 midnight. From 7.30pm to 9.30pm visitors will be entertained with other cultural performances inside PCTH’s auditorium which includes a Chinese orchestra and a choir with over [...]

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Penang Heritage News

Mid-Autumn FestoRama And Lantern Festival

Mid-Autumn FestoRama And Lantern Festival

Written by on September 25, 2012 in Events and Activities, General, Heritage, Penang News with 0 Comments

This FestoRama aims to promote the unique Chinese culture among locals and tourists alike. The main activities on that day includes a Buskers’ Fest for Charity

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Taiwanese Film Star – Yi Nan Wang Concert 2012

Taiwanese Film Star – Yi Nan Wang Concert 2012

Top Taiwanese actors from the famous programme Yi Nan Wang (The Unforgettable Memory) will be coming to Penang and performing at the PISA Indoor Stadium on the 28th of January 2012. This a popular mega primetime drama was originally broadcasted in Taiwan from year 2004 to 2006. For the last three years until today the [...]

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Kek Lok Si Temple – Display of Lights

Kek Lok Si Temple – Display of Lights

Starting from the 19th of January to 19th of February 2012, Kek Lok Si Temple will be lit up every night at 7.00pm until midnight to symbolize peace, luck and prosperity. Approximately 230,000 light bulbs and 10,000 lanterns light up the temple every night in conjunction with Chinese New Year. This year, the 121 year [...]

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Chinese New Year Cultural & Heritage Celebration 2012

Chinese New Year Cultural & Heritage Celebration 2012

Written by on January 20, 2012 in Community, Heritage, Music, Penang News with 1 Comment

The Penang State Government and Penang Chinese Clan Council Penang is organizing a grand event to usher the Year of the Dragon. The highlight of the programs include the following: 1) 6 “ Chinese Traditional Livelihood Zone” , “Clan Area”, “Chinese Native Area” featuring Chinese virtue, traditional Chinese cuisine, Dragon calligraphy , photo exhibition, 12 [...]

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Hokkien New Year (Thni Kong Seh)

Hokkien New Year (Thni Kong Seh)

The folk tale has it that the Hokkiens escaped mistreatment by ruthless army in ancient China by seeking refuge in a sugarcane plantation. They emerged unharmed on the 8th day of Chinese New Year. The birthday of the Jade Emperor. Hence the New Year of Hokkiens. Hokkien New Year is celebrated widely in Penang. The [...]

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Chinese New Year Cultural & Heritage Celebration 2012

Chinese New Year Cultural & Heritage Celebration 2012

Chinese New Year Cultural & Heritage Celebration 2012 This celebration is to showcase the richness of the living heritage in Penang, in line with Penang status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There will be treasure hunt and Chinese New Year cooking demonstrations and lots of wonderful and interesting events during the night. Date: 29th [...]

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Penang Hotels

Equatorial Hotel  ( Penang )

Equatorial Hotel ( Penang )

Written by on February 3, 2013 in Penang Hotels, Places to Stay with 0 Comments

Address – 1 Jalan Bukit Jambul Bayan Lepas 11900 Penang Malaysia Tel: +60 4 632 7000 Fax: +60 4 632 7100

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Golden Nasmir Hotel

Golden Nasmir Hotel

Written by on February 6, 2012 in Penang Hotels, Places to Stay with 0 Comments

Address – NO 1639 & 1640, JALAN PERUSAHAAN, BUKIT TENGAH, TAMAN PELANGI (AUTO – CITY), 13600 BUKIT MERTAJAM. PULAU PINANG. TEL : 604 – 507 7755 FAX : 604 – 507 6622

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Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya

Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya

Written by on February 6, 2012 in Penang Hotels, Places to Stay with 0 Comments

Address – 11, Lebuh Tenggiri Dua, Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya, Prai, 13700 Penang, Malaysia Tel +60 4 370 7788 Fax +60 4 370 0555

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Eastin Hotel ( Penang )

Eastin Hotel ( Penang )

Written by on February 3, 2012 in Penang Hotels, Places to Stay with 0 Comments

Address – 1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia Tel: +604-612 1111 Fax: +604-612 1199

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Vistana Hotels ( Penang )

Vistana Hotels ( Penang )

Written by on February 3, 2012 in Penang Hotels, Places to Stay with 0 Comments

Address – 213 Jalan Bukit Gambir 11950, Bukit Jambul Penang, Malaysia Tel: +60 (0) 4 646 8000 Fax: +60 (0) 4 646 1400

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Jerejak Resort and Spa

Jerejak Resort and Spa

Written by on February 3, 2012 in Penang Hotels, Places to Stay with 0 Comments

Address – No. 1, Mk. 13, Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Jerejak, 11900 Bayan Lepas. Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Tel: +604-658 7111 Fax: +604-659 7700

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Business Services

Firefly’s Inaugural Chartered Flight to Nanning

Firefly’s Inaugural Chartered Flight to Nanning

Written by on April 20, 2012 in General, Penang News, Services, Travel with 0 Comments

Firefly, the subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines’ has launched its charter service directly from Penang to Nanning, China with the Boeing 737-400 aircraft. The chartered flights to and from Nanning are scheduled to fly on 19th April and 26th April 2012 via the Penang – Nanning route and back. In conjunction with the new charter service, [...]

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Penang Hill

Penang Hill

Written by on May 20, 2011 in General, Penang News, Services with 0 Comments

The new Penang Hill funicular train service has been opened to the public from April 25 after the upgrading. Before the upgrade, the total journey uphill takes about half an hour, with passengers changing cars at the mid-point station. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Unlike the previous train service, today, [...]

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Christmas Indulgence Special 2010

Christmas Indulgence Special 2010

Written by on December 2, 2010 in Services with 0 Comments

Deluxcious Spa Cuisine

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Penang Ghost Stories

Penang Ghost Stories

Written by on November 22, 2010 in Bereavement, Services with 0 Comments

Dealing with life and all of its challenges she offers and also understanding cremation in penang.

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Anyone for an Elephant Buffet?

Anyone for an Elephant Buffet?

Written by on November 3, 2010 in Bereavement, Services with 1 Comment

Dealing with life and all of its challenges she offers and also understanding burial in penang.

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Honey…. someone shrunk my time!!

Honey…. someone shrunk my time!!

Written by on October 25, 2010 in Bereavement, Services with 0 Comments

Understanding hospital procedures and arrangements for the deceased.

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Recent Updates

Batu Ferringhi Beach

Batu Ferringhi Beach

Written by on March 29, 2013 in Attractions, Nature with 0 Comments

Batu Ferringhi is a resort strip stretching along the northern coast of the island, with plenty of international hotels, extensive dining facilities and fun night shopping!

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Escape Theme Park

Escape Theme Park

Written by on November 30, 2012 in General, Penang News with 0 Comments

Escape is family theme park with exciting and challenging activities that promote wellness in the great outdoors. It’s a place where no one is too old or too young to have fun!

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Angkongkeng.com – The first bilingual Chinese temple directory in Malaysia

Date: 1st December 2012 OneSMI, a web service provider and web hosting company will be officially launching AngKongKeng.com, the one and only bilingual temples directory in Malaysia. As a lot of people have very little knowledge about deities and temples, this directory is a useful guide for those who want to learn more and also [...]

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Luminescence – Solo Photography Exhibition by Jeremy Tan

Date: 10th to 24th Nov 2012 Time: 10.30am-10.30pm daily (Free Entrance) Venue: Waf Art Gallery, Straits Quay Memories may fade, but photographs are eternal. The indelible snapshots of one’s experiences – a moment in time, frozen in all its glory – remind us how beautiful the world can be. In “Luminescence”, local photojournalist Jeremy Tan [...]

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LIVE Race Tracking of Allianz Penang Bridge Int Marathon 2012 with Facebook & Twitter updates

Date: 18th November 2012 The Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon committee has added a new and exciting feature for family and friends to track the status and progress of participants in real-time on the event day. Details such as time, pace, and estimated finishing time will be instantly available. The live results system is available HERE! Participants can [...]

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