Penang Hill Exotic Flowers
Penang Hill, a tourist attraction located in the island of Penang in Malaysia was a place I have always wanted to visit and finally, imagine my excitement, when I got the change to experience it!
I managed to reach the Penang Hill counter to purchase tickets to take the train up to Penang Hill. I was surprised to see that upon reaching the entrance to take the train, it was an uphill ride. The train was painted red and white and was built to shape the tracks leading up and down. This was very impressive as it gave a stable standing ground so you will not feel like you are falling backwards or moving upwards. Since there is no need to control my body movement, I could actually enjoy the ride up. As I moved to the first platform before we changed train to reach to the top, it was getting colder and I did enjoy the cool breeze on my skin. The air was amazing and extremely clean and breathing it in was really making me feel on cloud nine.
Once I reached to the top, I walked out and experienced the view. There were beautiful trees and flowers located on each side and the view of Penang Island from the top was truly amazing. By then, the landscape was just like little building toys that someone placed in the midst of the island and the whole island is just a stand alone island floating on the beach. What a sight…..
In the midst of this serene place, there is still some development. There is a range of restaurant and shops that one could savor to taste the Penang Island food and on the right is a police station and small hotel. I really wanted to enjoy this experienced so I rented a bicycle to cycle around. Just cycling around the hill was really refreshing and exciting all at the same time. This is because the air on Penang Hill makes you feel so energetic you just feel you could go on and on. There is a temple on top of the hill and hearing the chanting of the priest and smell of the incense just adds an extra touch to this place.
Ghulam Mohsin
last-ditch battle to stop Tesco from operating
Traders in Seberang Perai Tengah, Penang, are in a last-ditch battle to stop British-owned hypermarket Tesco from operating in their neighbourhood.
They are not alone in their protest against the opening of a hypermart – a similar refrain is being heard worldwide.
In his book ‘The Wal-Mart Effect’, Charles Fishman noted that retail giants “reshape the economic life of the towns and cities where it opens stores; it also reshapes the economic life… steadily, silently (and) purposefully moves… (the) economy”.
Fishman claimed that Wal-Mart and possibly others like it have become the most powerful and influential companies in the world.
The LA Times business section ran a series of articles in 2003 illustrating the dangers of ‘The Wal-Mart Effect’, describing the effect that retail giants have in marginalising small businesses and local economies as well as suppliers across the globe with their pricing policies.
Countdown – Penang Island Jazz Festival
October 26, 2009 by MFA
Filed under Events and Activities, Live Music
PENANG ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009 (01/11/09) & (15/11/09)
In conjunction with the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2009, g Spot, Penang’s leading jazz bar is celebrating ahead with COUNTDOWN to Penang Island Jazz Festival 09 on SUNDAY, 1st &15th November2009.
The COUNTDOWN will feature performances by six groups, each with their own unique style and brand of music: Tapa and Friends, Adil Johan Quartet and Dasha, Ocean of Fire, De Leon Jazz Experience, Spunk Unit and Georgetown Singers
Halloween 31st October 09
October 26, 2009 by MFA
Filed under Events and Activities
LISA THEUNISSEN
FEEL THE JAZZY MUSIC WITH LISA THEUNISSEN.
Enjoy relaxing, “feel-good” jazz played with a continental twist by LISA THEUNISSEN from the 9th November till January 2010 @ g Spot.
LOUNGELICIOUS PARTY (31/10/09)
HALLOWEEN PARTY (31/10/09)
Jazz up with Alyson Joyce this Halloween and enjoy a Halloween promotion at g Spot only on 31st October 2009! Get Spotted in your most creative Halloween look and stand a chance to win attractive prizes in Best Dress Halloween Outfit. So what are you waiting for? Gather all your friends and get your freak on over to g Spot Halloween Party with fun activities such as ‘Mummy Wrapping’, ‘Beer Guessing Game’, and many more!
Penang Jazz Update
Lots of jazz events will be happening in November as Penang is gearing up for the 6th Penang Island Jazz Festival 09 (3rd Dec 2009-6th Dec 2009).
As for G Spot, regular programs like Sunday Evening Jam Session and Tapa & Friends will make way for the COUNTDOWN to Penang Island Jazz Festival 09. G Spot Penang’s leading jazz bar and lounge is organizing a COUNTDOWN to Penang Island Jazz Festival 09 on 1st November 09 and 15th November 09. The COUNTDOWN will be featuring 6 groups : De Leon Jazz Experience, Tapa & Friends featuring Steven Ooi, Spunk Unit, Ocean Of Fire, Georgetown Singers and Adil Johan Quartet featuring Dasha.
Lisa Theunissen will be taking over from Alyson Joyce at G Spot, G Hotel from November 09 till January 2010. Check her out at www.lisatheunissen.com
There will also be performances @ Starbucks by several other jazz groups to promote the festival on 8th November 09 and 22nd November 09. More details in the coming updates.
Penang Jazz Community in partnership with Sandy Beach Paradise & GR8 Performing Arts in conjunction with the Penang Island Jazz Festival 09 is organizing a jazz concert -”Jazz Prelude”. This concert will feature big jazz ensembles and also vocal ensembles and the lineup of performers for the concerts are: Dalat Jazz/Vocal Ensemble, Georgetown Singers, De Leon Jazz Experience, Northern Jazz Ensemble and Tonal Alchemy featuring Ray Rozells. Tickets by donation of RM10 (Students) & RM 20 (Adults) is available at Cantabile Music Studio and GR8 Performing Arts. All proceeds of the tickets will be donated to Little Penang Market. For more info on the concert and the tickets, please call Jerome Quah (017-476 7709) or Marlene (016-491158).
The final COUNTDOWN to Penang Island Jazz Festival will take place @ Little Penang Market on 29th November 09. More details in the coming updates.
The tickets for Penang Island Jazz Festival will be available on 1st November 09, 15th November 09, 19th November 09 and also 29th November at G Hotel, Sandy Beach Paradise Hotel and Little Penang Market respectively during the COUNTDOWN, Jazz Prelude Concert and the Final Countdown @ Little Penang Market. For more information on where to get the tickets, please do call Jerome Quah (017-4767709)
KEEP ON JAZZIN!!!
November 09 Jazz Events in Penang:
1. Jazz Performances in Penang:
Every Fri & Sat 8pm-11pm, Tonal Alchemy is performing @ 32 Mansion with Ruby Rozzells/Mary Carlos
Mon-Thu 9:30pm-12:45pm & Fri-Sat 10pm-1:15pm, Live Jazz with Lisa Theunissen and G Spot Resident Jazz Bands @ Gspot, G Hotel
Fri & Sat 10pm onwards, ROZZ is a performer that defies anything generic. He now performs with Frequency at Bagan. Pls do check out the links to his photos and videos below.
2. Countdown To Penang Island Jazz Festival 09
1st Nov 2009, 9:30pm-12:15am – COUNTDOWN To Penang Island Jazz Festival 09 @ G Spot featuring
9:30pm-10:15pm – De Leon Jazz Experience
10:15pm-11:15pm – Tapa & Friends
11:30pm-12:15pm – Spunk Unit
8th Nov 2009 Live Jazz Performance @ Starbucks. More details in the coming updates
15th Nov 2009, 9:30pm-12:15am – COUNTDOWN To Penang Island Jazz Festival 09 @ G Spot featuring
9:30pm-10:15pm – Georgetown Singers
10:15pm-11:15pm – Ocean Of Fire
11:30pm-12:15pm – Adil Johan Quartet & Dasha
22nd Nov 2009, Live Jazz Performance @ Starbucks. More details in the coming updates
29th Nov 2009, Final COUNTDOWN @ Little Penang Market. More details in the coming updates.
3. Jazz Concerts
19th Nov, 7:30pm-10:00pm @ Sandy Beach Paradise Hotel, “Jazz Prelude”, featuring Dalat Jazz/Vocal Ensemble, Georgetown Singers, De Leon Jazz Experience, Northern Jazz Ensemble, Tonal Alchemy and Ray Rozells.
Penang Island Jazz Festival 2009
This final quarter will be the most active and exciting period as we are getting very near to Penang Island Jazz Festival 2009 which is from 3rd Dec-6th Dec 2009. This year the festival will return with a better line up of artists and also there will be some additional events. For more information on the events and line up of artists, please login to www.penangjazz.com
For those aspiring young musicians who are interested to take part in this year’s PIJF Young Talent Competition, the closing date is on 30th October 2009. Please download the registration form from the website and send in your DVD by 30th October 2009. Please do contact Jerome Quah/017-4767709 for any assistance.
For the month of October, Jazz Jam Session @ G Spot will be the last for 2009. The regular performances @ G Spot will see the last and final month of Alyson Joyce’s debut. Tapa & Friends will also be performing this month @ G Spot as usual.
There will be a series of pre-festival events lined up in the month of November. G Spot, Penang’s leading jazz bar and lounge will be celebrating ahead with Countdown to Penang Island Jazz Festival 09. The COUNTDOWN will feature performances by six groups, each with their own unique style and brand of music: Tapa and Friends, Adil Johan Quartet and Dasha, Ocean Of Fire, De Leon Jazz Experience, Spunk Unit and Georgetown Singers.
Besides the countdown, Penang Jazz Community is organizing a jazz concert “A Jazz Prelude” on 19th November 2009, featuring bigger jazz ensemble @ Sandy Bay Paradise Hotel. This concert will also be a fund raising concert for the Little Penang Market. The concert will feature Northern Jazz Ensemble, Dalat Jazz Ensemble, Dalat Vocal Ensemble, Georgetown Singers, De Leon Jazz Experience & Tonal Alchemy.
There will also be a series of jazz performances to promote the festival @ Starbuck and also at Little Penang Market. More information later.
KEEP ON JAZZIN!!!!!
Oct Jazz Events in Penang:
1. Jazz Performances in Penang:
Every Fri & Sat 8pm-11pm, Tonal Alchemy is performing @ 32 Mansion with Ruby Rozzells/Mary Carlos
Mon-Thu 9:30pm-12:45pm & Fri-Sat 10pm-1:15pm, Live Jazz with Alyson Joyce and G Spot Resident Jazz Bands @ Gspot, G Hotel
Fri & Sat 10pm onwards, ROZZ is a performer that defies anything generic. He now performs with Frequency at Bagan. Pls do check out the links to his photos and videos below.
18th Oct 2009, 9pm-12am, Tapa & Friends @ G Spot G Hotel.
2. Jazz Jam Session
5th Oct 2009, 9:30pm @ G Spot, G Hotel.
