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 [...]
Himanshu Bhatt GEORGE TOWN (Dec 20, 2010): The federal government is allocating funds for Penang to help make the state a regional economic hub which would benefit the country as a whole, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said. Citing the RM250 million upgrading project for the Penang International Airport as an example, Najib [...]
Please feel free to leave your online tributes to Dr Lim Chong Eu here. We as Penangites owe alot to the progress of our state to him. We hope this page will acquire his virtual tributes that will stay in Cyber Space for along time to come. GEORGE TOWN: Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu, the [...]
GEORGE TOWN: Consumer product retailers and manufacturers in the country are expecting a strong first quarter but are, however, cautious about the second quarter. Pensonic Holdings Bhd managing director Dixon Chew told StarBiz that the group’s domestic sales grew about 5% in the second half of 2009 versus a year earlier. “Sales of consumer electrical [...]
GEORGE TOWN: The improvement in orders seen in the electronics sector in Penang in the second quarter is expected to expand into the third and fourth quarters. This is a departure from four months ago when the state’s electronics companies had been mixed in their forecasts for the second half outlook when they were interviewed. [...]
PENANG, Aug 7 (Bernama) — The increase in business orders in the state’s manufacturing industry has helped to reduce the number of retrenchments, state Labour Department Director Hoe Lean Fatt said Friday. He said the number of retrenchments so far this year had dropped to 2,663 from 3,011 for the corresponding period last year due [...]
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 [...]
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Penang CM Y.A.B Lim Guan Eng’s Chinese New
Penang’s Chief Minister Y.A.B Lim Guan Eng invites all Penangites regardless of background to a Chinese New Year Open House on the 23rd of January 2011 at PISA. Enjoy delicious Penang cuisines while enjoying the special performances lined up. This includes Lion Dance, Cultural Dance, Choir and a special Boria performance from Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam [...]
Hainanese Cuisine at Yeng Keng
Make your way to Yeng Keng Cafe & Bar on Chulia Street. This cafe is located in Yeng Keng Hotel, a heritage boutique hotel. In addition to Western cuisine, Yeng Keng Cafe & Bar has a selection of classic Hainanese dishes such as Hainanese Mushroom soup, Curry Tumis White Pomfret, Chicken Pie and Bomb Alaska. [...]
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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