Penang Jazz Event – 19th November

Penang has plenty for the kids

The National staff We’re going on a short family trip to Penang in April. While I’m looking forward to the heritage walks around George Town and my wife is planning a culinary journey around the city, can you suggest any places to see and things to do that the children would really enjoy? Penang is [...]

Urlaub in Penang mit Kindern?

Urlaub in Penang mit Kindern? “Meine Ansprüche für einen tollen Urlaub sind gutes Essen, freundliche Menschen, Entspannung und genug zu tun, um die Kinder zufrieden zu stellen. Genau das bietet Penang,” stellen die australischen Reiseexperten BYO-Kids fest. Tatsächlich gibt es all das in Penang: eine historische Allstadt mit Gebäuden aus der kolonialen Vergangenheit, vom einfachen [...]

Kids Activities in Penang Malaysia

Should I holiday with kids in Penang? ‘My requirements for a great holiday are fab food, friendly locals, a relaxing atmosphere, plus plenty to keep the kids happy. Penang is exactly that. ‘ says BYO-Kids, the Australian family travel gurus. Indeed, Penang has it all: a historic city-centre filled with colonial buildings, from the simple Chinese shop house to gems [...]

Food Lovers’ Lane

ONE of the most famous streets for day-time food in Penang must be Lorong Selamat in George Town.

Shanghai Ding House Of Dumplings,

Talking about Penang Food, of course there are plentiful and all around every corner in island and also mainland of Penang.

Khunthai Authentic Thai Restaurant

Khunthai Authentic Thai Restaurant is a place in Penang that locals and foreigners alike flock to for Thai cuisine with a quality of freshness. They have two outlets in Penang, one at Teluk Kumbar on the island and another at Raja Uda in the mainland. Both have indoor and outdoor sitting areas, al fresco style. [...]

Fire Watching & Chor Sor Kong Deity Birthday Celebration

Penang’s famous Snake Temple is dedicated to the deity Chor Sor Kong, which is believed to be the protector of jungle snakes. Since its establishment in 1850, snakes have appeared within the temple building, seeking refuge at the shrine. On the 5th and 6th day of Chinese New Year, devotees of Chor Sor Kong; from [...]

Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press Chinese New Year Festival

Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press will be welcoming the year of the dragon with a big Celebration on the 7th of January 2012 at Lebuh Presgrave. More than 40 booths selling items such as famous Penang cuisines, traditional delicacies, handicrafts, decorative plants and so much more. There will also be various cultural performances including the [...]

Honeymoon Group from Guangzhou visits Penang

A group of 20 recently married couples from Guangzhou China will be spending their honeymoon here from 7th of January to 9th of January 2012. The trip is organized by the 2nd largest newspaper in Guangdong, China and partially sponsored by Tourism Malaysia. The couples will be visiting Khoo Kongsi, Peranakan Mansion, Penang Hill, Batu [...]