The Penang State Government and Penang Chinese Clan Council Penang is organizing a grand event to usher the Year of the Dragon. The highlight of the programs include the following: 1) 6 “ Chinese Traditional Livelihood Zone” , “Clan Area”, “Chinese Native Area” featuring Chinese virtue, traditional Chinese cuisine, Dragon calligraphy , photo exhibition, 12 [...]
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 [...]
February 23, 2011 FMT LETTER From Susan David, via e-mail Dear Mr Lim Guan Eng. Greetings from UK. I’m a student and soon to be member of Amnesty International UK. I have read so much about you and your detention under the ISA, how you fought for human rights and stood up for the marginalised. [...]
Himanshu Bhatt GEORGE TOWN (Feb 16, 2011): Penang has set up a new state executive council (exco) portfolio for non-Islamic religious affairs, the first of its kind by a state government in the country. The move, made in conjunction with the United Nation’s World Interfaith Harmony Week, is aimed at improving the handling of matters [...]
PENANG, Aug 11 (Bernama) — Opposition leader Datuk Azhar Ibrahim on Tuesday labeled the current Penang state government as ‘bigger robbers’ for accepting the balance of RM2.2 million from the sale of Kampung Buah Pala. Azhar (BN-Penaga) said if Barisan Nasional (BN) are labeled as ‘robbers’ for selling the land, the Pakatan-led government are ‘bigger [...]
GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Keramat assemblyman Jagdeep Singh Deo was ordered out of the state assembly when he called an Opposition leader a perompak (robber) over the Kampung Buah Pala issue. The move stunned some assemblymen and those in the public gallery since Jagdeep Singh and state assembly speaker Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain are both leaders [...]
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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