IN 2010, Penang attracted more than RM12 billion in foreign investment and became the top investor destination in Malaysia. A great part of the foreign investment is from expansion and diversification projects of electronic firms in the state. The quantum leap in foreign investment is not solely due to efforts by the state government; [...]
by Bernard Cheah GEORGE TOWN (Jan 20, 2011): Penang had the highest amount of investments in the country last year due to the good foundation laid by the state authorities 40 years ago. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said the RM12 billion in investments was a result of [...]
Date: 14th to 23rd January 2011 Venue: Genting HIghlands Beginning this weekend, 16 of Penang’s famous street food will be participating in a Penang Food Festival held at Genting Highlands entitled Penang’s Best Hawkers from 14th till 23rd January 2011 with the likes of Penang Char Koey Teow, Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Ice Kacang & Chendol, [...]
Date: 19th to 21st January 2011 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 [...]
Date: 15th January 2011 Venues: (1) Mariaman Temple, Queen Street. 8am to 10am (2) Kaliamma Temple, Ipoh Lane, Jelutong. 8.30am to 10am (3) Rama Temple, York Road. 7am to 9am (4) Kamatchee Amma Temple. 8am to 9am. Pongal (Tamil: தைப்பொங்கல்) is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils around the world. Pongal in Tamil means “boiling [...]
Date: 15th January 2011 Venue: Kelawai entrance of Gurney Plaza, Penang Time: 3pm For shoppers who are looking for some loud excitement, be sure to catch the Annual Traditional Lion Dance Competition on 15 January, 3pm at Gurney Plaza. The 8thannual challenge to be held at the Kelawai Entrance of the complex, will see 10 [...]
Date: 15th January 2011 (Saturday) Time: 9am to 11am Venue: Botanika Outreach (Opposite Moongate) Fees: RM20 (members) and RM30 (non members) The Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society is organizing a talk and demonstration on how to decorate your house plants for Chinese New Year. There will also be a simple floral arrangement. The [...]
SuperStar Libra has officially made Port Swettenham her home port for the next cruise season of 2011 beginning 31st December 2010. Star Cruise has deployed SuperStar Libra to Penang and She will be plying daily one night cruises out of Port Swettenham from 31st December 2010 and beginning destination cruises to Phuket and Krabi from [...]
Date: 9th January 2011 Venue: Sunway Carnival, Seberang Prai, Penang Time: 11am to 9pm The fourth year in running, Sunway Carnival Mall is joining hands with Kwong Wah Yit Poh to organize the SCM Cup Traditional Lion Dance Championship 2011 on 9 January 2011. This championship is one of the highly-anticipated Chinese New Year events [...]
Date: 9th Jan 2011 Time: 12pm to 4pm Venue: SuperStar Libra, Swettenham Pier Come 31st December 2010, SuperStar Libra would be home porting at Swettenham Pier, Penang! To kick start her cruise season for 2011, she would be offering daily one night cruise to the Straits of Malacca and come 20th February, she would be [...]
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? “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 [...]
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 [...]
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