Penang once again receives international recognition as National Geographic Music features the vibrant island and its upcoming world music festival. On 6 March, National Geographic promoted the Plenitude Penang World Music Festival in its website together with a brief history of Penang and an introduction to George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Originally formed [...]
Penang govt asked to explain solar projectSin Chew Jit PohGEORGETOWN, March 13 (Bernama) — Penang Gerakan Youth wants the DAP-led Penang government to explain to the people in the state especially in Batu Kawan, why a solar power project is being undertaken in the area. Its Complaints and Services Bureau …and more » penang – Google [...]
New Straits Times Car toll for Penang Bridge 2 set at RM7Malaysia StarBy ANDREA FILMER “Tolls will match those of the first Penang Bridge. We want it to be lower, but if we are lower, the first bridge management will complain and sue for compensation. “The first Penang Bridge was supposed to increase (the car [...]
Guan Eng says Penang cash handouts an anti-corruption dividendThe Malaysian InsiderBy Shannon Teoh KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Lim Guan Eng said today Penang's cash handouts were a reward for “your courage” in choosing a clean government and which were not paid out under the previous corrupt Barisan Nasional (BN) administration.Penang senior citizens can collect [...]
Hotel Penaga now turns to music by hosting the showcase of Penang-born songstress Bihzhu
Penang promoting gender interest policiesThe Sun DailyGEORGE TOWN (March 7, 2012): Penang government has set up a special state-run body to promote gender interests through the policies and programmes of the public and private sectors. Called Penang Women's Development Corporation (PWDC), it will function … penang – Google News
Is Penang BN Ready For Election?BernamaIn Penang, it is not something impossible for the BN to win back the seats it lost to the opposition pact in the last general election, provided, of course, if they are willing to work extraordinarily hard. In the 2008 polls, BN won 11 of 40 state … penang – [...]
So Penang CM is to be blamed too?Malaysia KiniBoiling Mud: Since the anti-Lynas rally in Penang, there have been several veiled attempts to lay the blame on the chief minister. We think the chief minister certainly knows better not to lower his dignity as the head of the state government to the …MCA-Gerakan ties: Vintage [...]
Sosilawati Planned To Sell Land In PenangBernamaSHAH ALAM, March 1 (Bernama) — The High Court hearing the murders of cosmetic millionairess Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three others was told today that her company was involved in the sale and purchase deal of a piece of land in Penang with another …Banting murders: Sosilawati planned to [...]
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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