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Penang Rainbow Skywalk

2017-06-07T21:58:00.001-07:00

The Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck offers a stunning seamless view of George Town and beyond. It is located on the 68th floor of KOMTAR Tower, it is the highest outdoor observatory walkway in the country. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the island’s breeze from The Top. The Open Deck will leave you amazed with a spectacular view and experience without windows. Be amongst the clouds and the rainbows!

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Penang LRT Project

2015-04-15T23:37:00.000-07:00

Penang is set to get its maiden LRT project – a 17.5km elevated stretch linking Komtar with the Penang International Airport.

With construction slated to begin next year, the RM4.5bil project is part of a package of solutions for an island that has long been choking on its traffic.

The LRT project – expected to be awarded in June – will mark the realisation of the long-awaited implementation of the RM27bil Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), which also includes a 25km expressway linking Bayan Lepas and Tanjung Bungah.

According to reliable sources, Gamuda Bhd, IJM Corp Bhd, and a Chinese company have been shortlisted to undertake the projects, the bulk of which would be funded through land reclamation rights in the state.

The LRT and new expressway will be built using the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) concept, where the PDP will step in to resolve problems should parts of the construction fail to meet construction criteria.

In Penang’s case, should either one of the Malaysian companies get the award, it would have to partner with the Chinese company, especially in the construction of the LRT project.

It would be likewise should the Chinese company win the contract.

Six consortia, including three foreign-Malaysian partnerships as well as three Malaysian public listed companies, have put in their bids following Penang’s invitation last August to qualified companies to serve as the PDP for the PTMP.

The payoff for building the LRT project is the right to reclaim 1,618ha at either the southern part of the island, of which about 485ha will be used for the future expansion of the airport and to expand the Free Industrial Zone, or at a 607ha stretch between the Penang Bridge and the mouth of Sungai Pinang, an area popularly known as the Middle Bank.

Penang Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow had said the appointed PDP must be a reliable partner to guarantee the success of the projects.

“They will have to oversee all the projects estimated at RM27bil. The costs cover highway infrastructure (RM16bil) and public transport (RM9bil), while the institutional costs amount to RM905mil,” he said, adding that Penang alone would foot some RM10bil of the total cost.

In a subsequent interview, Chow said the LRT line – which will be supported by a revamped stage bus system and trams – would be a priority, with completion targeted for five to six years.

In return for their role in realising the state transport master plan, the Chinese company will get to reclaim about 566ha in Seberang Prai, of which 161.8ha is located near the North Butterworth Container Terminal and 404ha near Bagan.

It is learnt that it will take a year to get necessary approvals for the reclamation works,

Chow said some of the projects would fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government.

“The RM10bil allocation from the state does not include the RM6.3bil for the undersea tunnel and three expressway projects,” he said.

The 6.5km road tunnel is planned to run from Gurney Drive to Bagan Ajam in Butterworth. The expressways include a 4.2km bypass from Persiaran Gurney to Persiaran Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu, a 4.6km expressway and by-pass from Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway to Bandar Baru Air Itam and a four-lane 12km road linking Tanjung Bungah with Teluk Bahang.

Source: TheStar.com.my

Penang Sky Cab

2015-04-15T11:03:00.002-07:00

Penang Chief Minister announced the project Sky Cab to further improve connectivity between its island and the mainland. The proposal would link Penang Sentral Transportation Hub in Butterworth to Nordin Street Ghaut in George Town.

The first phase of the Penang Sky Cab, proposed by Penang Sentral, will feature 40 cabins that could transport about 1,000 passengers both ways per hour.The aerial ride between the mainland and the island is expected to take only 15 minutes.

Lim said the project, which is now at an advanced exploratory stage, is expected to be ready by 2018.

There is also a proposed observation tower in the north channel for passengers to stop and enjoy the view in the middle of the sea.

The project was an initiative of the state government and Penang Sentral, and which was discussed from last year and was in advanced exploratory stage at present. “It will provide an alternative form of travel in an easier, faster and more comfortable way.‘With the implementation, Penang Sentral will become a five-in-one travel hub offering from taxi, buses, train, ferry and Sky Cab services,” he said at a press conference at Komtar here.

The landing point is located on state land outside the heritage zone on the island. With the implementation of Sky Cab, it is expected to extract more tourists to Penang.
Lim said the project will be subject to various approvals and that Penang Sentral and the state government will also get the Penang Port Commission’s (PPC) views on it.
“PPC do not have any objections to it as it does not obstruct the north channel or affect port activities,” he said.

Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

2015-02-04T19:40:00.002-08:00

In conjunction with Visit Penang Year 2015, the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be held for the first time in Penang. The inaugural fiesta is set to give visitors a one-of-a-kind experience on a hot air balloon against a picturesque backdrop of George Town World Heritage Site.

Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will give visitors an opportunity to have a one-of-a-kind experience. There will be 15 hot air balloons over a 2-day festival and this event is open to all ages from 6am to 9pm at Padang Polo (Polo Ground) with balloon set-up at 7am and free-flying balloon shows that will awe you at 7.30am.

Supported by the Penang State Government with the cooperation of the Municipal Council of Penang Island (MPPP) and Penang Global Tourism, the festival will host fifteen hot air balloons during the two-day festival. That's not all, visitors can also enjoy fun inflatable playgrounds, creative workshops, photography competition, kite flying and more. The Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be held on 21 & 22 February 2015 at Padang Polo. To watch to promo video, click the YouTube link http://youtu.be/ELvtseSN6ZE

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum

2014-11-29T21:57:00.002-08:00

In recent years, the prevalence of the 3D art, the visual effect is more three-dimensional, real, so that the audience can enjoy not only paintings, but also seems to be able to walk into the painting, play a fun.

In Penang, 3D is not only an art gallery, and today is the city to introduce 3D newly opened Museum of Art, called Penang Trick Art Museum, located in Penang Lane (Lebuh Penang), and vegetarian restaurants "dripping Square" of war before the old house in the same row.

The museum is being set up in Penang by six people, among them there are interior designers, painters, sculptors, and other mass media expert, by chance, the individual exert itself to be versatile, contributed to this is known as Penang's first pure hand-drawn 3D museum.

They invested a total of 1.8 million ringgit funds spent six months of preparation, the museum just opened for business on October 25, stage 42 with 3D works, wait Tell me what they experience together.

Feature of the museum is that each piece is hand-painted mural 3D, which is likely to use other 3D printing painting art gallery and different.

To make a richer style of the person in charge to hire 12 artists from home and abroad surgeon, many of whom are local professionals Arts Institute (THE ONE ACADEMY) students prove local talent.

Also, each painting will be consistent to the ground, so that the whole picture which is very Cohesive, but do not like the other 3D museum, as often only take "half-length portrait." Otherwise, the photo will be "Goof" in dilemma.

Variable geometry makes one high and one low

Penang Trick Art Museum to play surprises. There is a room for two people standing side by side pictures.

Hey, how the photo came out, one becomes a giant, one has become a dwarf?

Ask after the original scene in this room playing with the visual illusion of technology, through geometry, law and other means of visual imaging, image-making, visual deceptive conduct deceive the eye.

They have been highly similar, standing on the same platform, and it was "making" into a high, a low, really quite fun.

Must bring their imaginative play snake swallowed

Painting is dead, people are living, want to play 3 D Museum, the best with a rich imagination, as well as the cells come flamboyant theatrical museum, including your fun.

After "big snake" mural, may wish to lie on the ground, painfully stretched out his hands for help, scream or two, if necessary, play a play quickly engulfed the python look.

In addition, when came to "surf" mural, then you can imagine yourself already living in Taiwan Kenting beach, the embodiment of chic beach boy, arms over their heads, body surfing straight, really handsome earthshaking.

Photo stickers make more realistic reference angle

"Magic World", the photo looks like a magician after being hypnotized, like suspended in the air, staged surgery supernatural.

The museum covers an area of 6000 square feet, divided into two main themes, the ground floor of the theme is "Penang history", the theme of the second floor is the "adventure."

Other works include "Zang teacher and student learn," "fast-paced world of butterflies", "bullock cart", "Panda", "ancient" and so on.

Took 90 minutes to finish

The museum has some work to life, there are some in the visual is just okay, slowly enjoy it, through the whole museum takes about 90 minutes.

Make photos more realistic, the organizers wish to refer to the angle provided, they will close arrow stickers on the floor, standing in front of the arrow stickers finder, including correct.

test acting dinosaur attacks

"Dinosaur attacks" mural is the test of individual acting, some people will lie on the ground, "play dead," some people will panic barking. Those who like to play the hero, it may come to a "single-handedly beat the dinosaurs," the drama of it!

Some ladies go the route of the girls, if let go figure lying on the floor to take pictures, it does not matter, because there are many works of this museum is to let u have Sisiwenwen photographed.

Sampan boat scene

Among these, I remember comparing "surname Bridge" painting, the scene really put a sampan boat, let's ride. At that moment, I seem to enter a surname with friends bridge the historical monuments, leisurely cruises, romantic and sentimental experience water of life.

There are retro styling of "tricycle", "rickshaw" scenes, you can make babes ride, enjoy taking pictures fill.

Lightweight dress to complete the task

To this museum fun, best lightweight dress. This is because I walked on, you never know what you may need to lie on the ground, lying down, jumping, to complete the mission.

In addition, there are some scenes need shoes to enter the camera, it is best to wear some shoes off easily, or all day squatting shoelaces, shoes belt, is a waste of time.

Museum is open daily

In order to maintain the operation of the museum entry fee will be levied to the participants, children and senior citizens aged 12 or under charged RM10 per person, adult charges 15 ringgit, 25 ringgit per person of foreign tourists.

The museum is open daily, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, weekends or public holidays 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Penang Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus

2014-11-26T19:40:00.001-08:00

The Hop On Hop Off bus service is nothing new especially to Western travellers or to the Europeans with the most famous among them is the London Open Top Red Bus serving tourists in London. In the year 2007 the company have decided to venture in the Hop On Hop Off service business by introducing KL Hop on Hop Off City Tour in Kuala Lumpur.

On 19 Nov 2014 the company launched the same service to Pulau Pinang under the brand PENANG HOP ON HOP OFF CITY TOUR in hope that it would offer visitors in Penang a safe and better alternative to move around the island.

The base concept of this service is to offer tourists a more convenient way to discover Penang City where tourists can either stay on for the full tour circuit, or hop-on or hop-off at any of the attractions. This services will also allow tourists to spend the day in the city either to shop, dine, sightseeing, exploring museums and art galleries, taking a break in the parks, watching movies, attending festivals, discover the unique culture activities or simply enjoy the freedom of exploring the city at their own pace.

The Service runs daily on a 20 to 30 minutes service schedule between 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be 10 buses currently available in Penang and 5 each will cover the City Route and Beach Route. In future the company will add more busses if there is an increased of demand. Each busses is designed uniquely half open top with the capacity of 60 sitting passengers whereby 27 passengers will be experiencing the outdoor feel on top of the bus. Base on our experience the open deck is a favorite for tourist as tourist can feel and view the island better so it going to on first come first serve sitting arrangements.

The service covers a circle route which are City Route and Beach Route that allows tourists to start the tour and end at the same location. The information and ticket counter that would be the inter link between the City Route and Beach Route will be at Gurney Drive and Chowrasta Market. Along the route, there are approximately 60 attractions where the tourists can hop-on or hop-off at any of the 33 designated stops.

There will be one driver assisted by a tour assistant on the bus and tourists will be given a tour guide book on the city guide. The Tour Guide Book or short “TGB” has been exclusively made for the Penang Hop On Hop Off service. In TGB it will show four categories of what Penang can offer from attractions, shopping, accommodation and food/drinks which is in a walking distance from Penang Hop On Hop Off stops. It will be a guiding tool for tourist to roam the city.

PENANG HOP-ON HOP-OFF will travel on the following route in circle (CITY ROUTE)

From Persiaran Gurney → JalanBaganJermal → Jalan Gottlieb → JalanKebunTeh → JalanUtama → Jalan Macalister → JalanResidensi →Jalan Scotland → Jalan Air Hitam → Jalan Bukit Bendera → Jalan Ayer Hitam →JalanDatoKeramat → Jalan Penang → Jalan Transfer → Jalan Sri Bahari → JalanDr Lim Chwee Leong →LebuhCarnavon → Jalan Kg Kolam → LebuhChulia → Pengkalan Weld → JalanTun Syed Barakbah → Lebuh Light → Jalan Masjid KapitanKeling → Lebuh Farquhar → Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah → JalanLarut → Jalan Burma → JalanPangkor → JalanKelawai → JalanPemenang and back to Persiaran Gurney.

PENANG HOP-ON HOP-OFF will travel on the following route in circle (BEACH ROUTE)

From Persiaran Gurney → Jalan Tanjong Tokong → Lebuhraya Gelugor →Jalan Tanjong Buhgah → Jalan Batu Ferrenghi → Hassan Abas → Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah → Jalan Larut → Jalan Hutton → Jalan Penang → Jalan Burma → Jalan Pemenang and back to Persiaran Gurney.

Over 60 major attractions along or in close proximity to the PENANG HOP-ON HOP-OFF routes

Gurney Plaza, Paragon, Gurney Hawker, Tow Boo Kong (Taoist Temple), Youth Park (Taman Belia Perbendaharaan), Botanical Gardens, Penang Hill, KekLok Si Temple, P Ramlee’s House, Town Museum, Penang Times Square, Huan Yan Temple, KOMTAR, 1st Avenue Mall, Chowrasta Market, Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage City, Masjid Jamek Lebuh Chulia, Perangin Mall, Armenian Street, Campbell Street Market, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh, Penang Islamic Museum, Sun Yet Sen Museum, The Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin Temple), Cheah Kongsi, Chinatown, Khoo Kongsi, Little India, Sri Mahamariaman Temple, Teochew Temple, Clan Jetty, Church St. Pier, Penang Ferry Terminal, Tanjung City Marina, Settenham Pier Cruise Terminal, Victorial Memorial Clock Tower, Penang Town Hill, Fort Cornwallis, Penang Art Gallery, Penang Museum & Art Gallery, Goodness of Mercy Temple, St. George Church, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Church of the Assumption, Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Wat Chayamangkalaram, Straits Quay Lighthouse Mall, Batu Feringghi Beach, Spice Garden, Teluk Bahang Fishing Village, Tropical Spice Garden, Pantai Keratchut, Teluk Bahang, Bt. Kerajaan Forest Reserve, Batik Factory, Toy Museum, Escape, Butterfly Farm, Penang National Park, Teluk Bahang Dam, Teluk Bahang Forest Reserve.

Ticket Charge

FOREIGNER 24 HOURS 48 HOURS
Adult Standard RM 45.00 RM 79.00
*Disable / Student / Child RM 24.00 RM 43.00
Children Below 5 Years FREE FREE
*Passenger must present Student Card / Child must be between 5 to 12 years old

*MALAYSIAN 24 HOURS 48 HOURS
Adult Standard RM 19.00 RM 32.00
**Disable / Student / Child RM 12.00 RM 20.00
Children Below 5 Years FREE FREE
*Passenger must present Mykad.
**Passenger must present Student Card / Child must be between 5 to 12 years old

All tickets is available at the service counter at Gurney Drive or Chowrasta market or just wait for the bus at any of our bus stop and buy the ticket once you hop on the Penang Hop On Hop Off bus.

Bus Time & Schedule

First Bus 09:00AM
Last Bus 19:00PM
Bus Interval 20 - 30 minutes
Total Trip 20 trips, 4 trips per bus each route
(City Route & Beach Route)

Contact Details

Info Line 1-800-88-5546
Telephone 6018-306 5546
Fax 6018-306 5546
Email inquiry@myhoponhopoff.com
Website www.myhoponhopoff.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pghoponhopoff

CM Penang Lim Guan Eng accepted DJ 988 Ice Bucket Challenge

2014-08-20T00:56:00.001-07:00

Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng has accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge who nominated by 988 DJ KK Wong through his facebook yesterday. https://www.facebook.com/988.KK. What is Ice Bucket Challenge? It has gone viral in the social media recently. Many artists, businessman, politician and people around United States already took part. The Ice Bucket Challenge is a social-media-driven fundraising stunt that has people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads, making videos of themselves doing it and challenging others to do the same all in the name of raising money for charity.

The charity most often named as the recipient of the ice bucket dollars has been the ALS Association. ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The ALS Association has received $22.9 million from the Ice Bucket Challenge — that's $3.5 million more than the charity received in contributions for all of 2012. More info about ALS and fund raising, please visit http://www.alsa.org/

Well, now CM Lim Guan Eng turns to nominate people who he wants to challenge for the Ice Bucket Challenge. He nominated Minister of Tourism and Culture - YAB Nazri.

and another one is China Press chief Editor. Anyhow, CM Lim Guan Eng not able to complete it within 24 hours as he did not know the rule of the game. He will get his son help to complete the challenge later. Let see what go to happen then.

Naked and Afraid vs Nude Sport Games

2014-08-19T00:28:00.001-07:00

The Nude games participants are under arrest by the local authority after the video leaked to the social media. It was became the local main stream headlines news and repeatedly under public attention. What was actually went wrong to this group of people? Video from the festival – entitled “Nude Sport Games 2014” – quickly went viral after appearing on social media in early August.

The footage showed over a dozen naked people engaged in different activities on a remote beach in Malaysia’s northwestern state of Penang.

According to the video, the program for the naturist event included body painting, dancing and relay races. There were also some unique disciplines during the meetup, including ‘Swim over body,’ in which a nude woman was crawling over the bodies of three naked males, and ‘Gangnam style! Horse dance’ that required a female to ride on a man’s back.

The popularity of the video landed its stars in big trouble, causing outrage among Malaysia’s Muslim population.

Eight of them already surrendered to local police station but police still looking for seven other participants including participants from Myanmar and Philippines.

Police said they were investigating the suspects under Sections 294(a) and 509 of the Penal Code. Section 294(a) states that whoever, to the annoyance of others, does any obscene act in any public place shall be punished with a maximum three months jail or a fine or both.

Under Section 509, a person guilty of using a word or gesture intended to insult the modesty of another can be jailed up to five years or fined or both.

On the another hand, there was a film was aired by Discovery Channel in April 2014- Naked and Afraid in Malaysia http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/naked-and-afraid/videos/naked-in-malaysia.htm . The film also available in Social Media YouTube for public viewing. In this case, there was no punishment by above Penal Code. What would you say and comment about it?

The popular reality television show produced by Renegade 83 Entertainment for Discovery Channel featured firefighter Fernando Calderon and single mother Samantha Pearson, surviving in Malaysian rain forest for 21 days. The programme chronicled the lives of the two, who met for the first time and handling the task of surviving in the wilderness, naked.

According to the source, the episode was shot in Royal Belum Forest in Perak.
Eventhough the episodes went on air on April 13, 2014 in Discovery Channel, the netizens was shocked to find out that the whole episode was shot here in Malaysia.

MyKuali Penang White Curry Mee Rated World No 1 by Ramen Rater

2014-04-22T09:15:00.001-07:00

Last year was rated No 7 World famous ramen list- Penang's White Curry Mee MyKuali again make Penang famous again! According to The Ramen Rater blog 2014 top 10 Ramen in the world, Penang White Curry Mee - MyKuali has been rated Top No 1.

The comment from the blog rated it is the ultimate noodles are just right texture and gauge - not to wide or too narrow with the chewiness that is perfection. The broth is amazing - extremely spicy and featured a strong curry flavour and a hearty finish. I am truly impressed with this one - MyKuali! and would consider it will be the one. I would love to eat everyday! Bravo. Visit Ramen Rater for more info.

Penang told to be on standby to help in MH370 search and rescue efforts

2014-03-14T09:12:00.000-07:00

According to Malaysian Insider, Penang has been alert to set up bases and rescue operations of the missing airplane Boeing 777-200ER which belong to MH370 Malaysia Airline that vanished 7 days ago when routes to Beijing from KLIA Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 12:30am last Saturday with 227 passengers of 12 nationalities and 12 Malaysian crews on board. The plane went off the radar at 1:30am when flying above the South China Sea and the Southern Coast of Vietnam.

The Vietnam authorities has launched the search of the missing aircraft since the incident at the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea but nothing has been found so far. More than 12 countries have participated the search and rescue operation including China, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Korea, India and New Zealand. But nothing has been found for the missing flight MH370 until today. The rescue area has been expanded to Strait of Malacca and up to north of Andaman Sea.

The latest discovery and reports from Reuters that the missing MH370 may have flown to India Ocean with signals detected by military radars at several points. This new information has led to the decision by White House United States to send their Navy Destroyer and the USS Kidd into the India Ocean to begin the search operation.

Penang State Government has been told to attend the meeting with National Security Council at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Teluk Air Tawar Butterworth. Several locations in Penang may be enlisted to support and assist in the search and rescue operations. Sites that may have use is the RMAF, Penang Port, Swettenham Pier, selected hospital and the Bertam Stadium and Dewan Millenium both at Kepala Batas

Penang 2nd Bridge expected Open in 1 March 2014

2014-02-14T01:44:00.000-08:00

From the reliable source (The Malaysia Insider), the opening of Penang second bridge will fall on 1st March 2014 (Saturday). The official opening of 24KM bridge which is the longest bridge in South East Asia means that will ease the congestion of Penang 1st Bridge traffic 25-30%.

This is a federal government project RM4.5 billion started in Nov 2008 and expected to open to public Nov 2013 but due to some delays of the construction, it has been postponed. Penang 2nd bridge will link Batu Maung from the island to Batu Kawan in mainland. It will take around 20 minutes to cross the Penang 2nd bridge.

The Batu Kawan toll plaza is the largest toll plaza in Malaysia, the toll fees to cross the bridge yet to announce to public. With the official opening later, we expect to see more vehicles moving along the Tun Lim Chong Eu expressway to Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone.

Lenggang Lenggang Kangkung Penang version

2014-01-14T23:17:00.004-08:00

Lenggang Lenggang Kangkung song suddenly become so popular and wildly spread in the internet for sharing and discussion. Penang Channel has posted a video sing by KY and Geraldine 洁莹与慧婷 in Gurney Paragon Penang. We love the song so much because we sang it during our childhood time. Let's sing together and here is the lyrics :

Lenggang Lenggan Kankung

Kangkung ditepi Paya

Lenggang Lenggan Kankung

Kangkung ditepi Paya

Ingin Nak makan jagung

Tapi Sayang gigi tak ada

Ingin Nak makan jagung

Tapi Sayang gigi tak ada

Horse Ride at Countryside Stables Penang

2014-01-14T02:32:00.000-08:00

Ever wonder there is a place for horse riding in Penang? I guess most Penangites don't! It is located at Sungai Burung, Balik Pulau, Penang. Countryside Stables Penang offers truly exciting and adventurous escorted trail ride. The trail ride takes approximately 8km. Anyone can ride but advanced booking is needed. For more booking information, please call +6012- 408 0678 or visit Countryside Stables Penang facebook

Wishing you a happy and safe horse ride. :)
Happy Chinese New Year 2014 - Year of horse

The World Largest Short Film Festival, The Esplanade Penang

2014-01-14T01:41:00.000-08:00

Interested in films, music and the outdoors? Available on January 25th 2014? In Penang and looking for something FREE to do? You're in LUCK! Tropfest SEA will take place at The Esplanade, Penang from 5:30pm onwards!

SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER NOW @https://www.facebook.com/tropfestsea/app_416040218433879

For more information about our festival day:http://tropfest.com/sea/events/festival-day

The Journey <一路有你> 全民首映

2014-01-13T07:46:00.001-08:00

全民电影《一路有你》2014年1月18日全民首映

全国11家戏院同步首映
每州送出100张戏票, 免费入场，先到先得！
全民首映戏票将在 1月18日 7:00pm 准时送出

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Penang to host Women Squash World Championship in Mar 2014

2014-01-13T00:25:00.003-08:00

Penanng will host the Women Squash Championship on 17 March 2014 at Nicol David International Squash Centre Penang. This exciting sports event boosting prize fund USD 120,000. The defending champion Nicol David is awaiting to defend her 8th times world championship title in her own sweet home town Penang.

Agreement by WSA (World Squash Association) to permit Penang to host the event is a recognition to Penang state government who has the facilities, amenities and infrastructure of a fitting location for a world class event as well as the experience and expertise to organise a world championship.

IKEA to open doors in Penang

2014-01-10T00:19:00.000-08:00

Have been travelling to IKEA South East Asia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. IKEA has set ONLY one shopping mall in a country. But Ikano Pte Ltd, the franchisee for IKEA in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, formed a joint venture with local company, Aspen Vision Land Sdn Bhd, to develop the integrated shopping mall in Batu Kawan, with IKEA as anchor tenant. That means IKEA to open 1st store outside Damansara, PJ Malaysia.

Penangites no need to travel to Petaling Jaya to shop for their famous furnishing brand IKEA products, they have chance to shop at Batu Kawan which is now linked with Penang Second Bridge from Batu Maung Penang Island. The planning of constructions will begin by 2015 and expected to open doors in year 2020. Nevertheless, Penangites has to wait and patience for the good news.

The new mall is part of the Batu Kawan development including a RM1 billion project consisting of an upmarket outlet shopping mall, a 300-room international-class hotel and a branch campus of Britain’s University of Hull.

The Star Cruises Nasi Kandar Cooking Competition 2013 in Penang

2013-08-30T04:19:00.000-07:00

The Star Cruises Nasi Kandar Cooking Competition 2013:

Winners of Penang's first ever Nasi Kandar cook-off announced

Hong Kong / Penang, 27 Aug, 2013 – The Star Cruises Nasi Kandar Cooking Competition 2013 onboard SuperStar Libra from 21-23 August 2013 witnessed the rise of new culinary experts. Organizer Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of this three-day key event of Genting Hong Kong’s 20^th anniversary.

Eastin Hotel’s Junior Sous Chef Mr. Mohd Fauzi Alias, 34, and housewife Ms. Maizatul Shila Bt. Mat Baki, 38, each triumphed over 15 other contestants in their respective professional and amateur categories in the three-day event, the first of its kind held in Penang. Each walked away with a RM5000 cash prize and 2 sets of 4D3N cruise with Oceanview stateroom with window cabin for two onboard SuperStar Gemini.

Ms. Maizatul of Taiping, Perak, burst into tears when her name was announced. “I’m very shocked. This win is beyond my expectation. This is a dream comes true. I started off cooking only for my six children, and I’ve always cooked curry as my mother-in-law loves it so much. I’m grateful for my husband who has encouraged me to enter the competition.”

This is also Mr. Mohd Fauzi’s first Nasi Kandar cooking competition. He calls himself very lucky. “The other 15 contestants from the Professional Category are far more experienced than me, but I’ve worked hard in perfecting this dish by exchanging notes with my peers in order to produce flavours which suit different customers. I think this helped to capture the taste buds of the judges.”

Silver Medallion Awards went to Ms. Tan Lay Li and Mr. Jayaraj A/L Shanmugam in the Amateur and Professional Categories, respectively. Each received RM2,000 cash and a set of 4D3N cruise with Oceanview stateroom with window cabin for two onboard SuperStar Gemini.

Housewife Ms Tan, 58, is passionate about cooking, especially nyonya food. She was surprised to find herself finishing second. She hopes Star Cruises can organize more cooking competitions and promote this local cuisine to the world.

Mr. Jayaraj A/L Shanmugam, Owner cum Chef of Bountiful Kitchen Restaurant in Penang, was on cloud nine when he heard his name. “I’m really happy to know the judges love my curry fish head. I was a bit worried they wouldn’t like the fusion twist I gave to the authentic recipe,” Chef Raj said.

Student from Penang’s Golden Chef Culinary Academy Mr. Lim Li Wei and Assistant Chef of The Cruises Steak House Mr. Hasbullah Abd Hamid won the Bronze Medallion Awards of the Amateur and Professional Categories, respectively. Each received a RM1,000 cash prize and a set of 3D2N cruise with Oceanview stateroom with window cabin for two onboard SuperStar Gemini.

It was a memorable day for Lim, 26, to have won second runner up in his first cooking competition. “This competition surely has honed my culinary skills. What I’ve learned here is something I can’t learn from school.”

Hasbullah, 32, said his winning of second runner up will boost his confidence in Indian-Muslim cooking, and this experience will encourage him to participate in more competitions in the years to come.

Other than the Medallion Awards, seven Guests’ Choice Awards were given out. The judges for the awards were randomly selected passengers from not only Malaysia, but also around the world such as Australia, Iran, Pakistan and India. The winners are:

21 August (Amateur Preliminary Round): RM100 and 2D1N high sea cruise package onboard SuperStar Libra for two (Oceanview stateroom with window cabin) each.

Session 1: Mr. Lim Li Wei, student, Penang’s Golden Chef Culinary Academy
Session 2: Ms. Kathaye A/P Gopal, housewife

22 August (Professional Preliminary Round): RM100 and 2D1N high sea cruise package onboard SuperStar Libra for two (Oceanview stateroom with window cabin) each.

Session 1: Mr. Jayaraj A/L Shanmugam, Owner cum Chef, Bountiful Kitchen Restaurant
Session 2: Mr. Hasbullah Abd Hamid, Assistant Chef of The Cruises Steak House and Mr. Abd Majid Bin Sulaiman , Senior Chef de Partie, Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya, Penang

23 August (Finals): RM300 and 2D1N high sea cruise package onboard SuperStar Libra for two (Oceanview stateroom with window cabin) each.

Amateur Category: Ms. Kathaye A/P Gopal, housewife
Professional Category: Mr. Hasbullah Abd Hamid, Assistant Chef of The Cruises Steak House

The Star Cruises Nasi Kandar Cooking Competition 2013 is endorsed by Penang State Tourism and supported by Chefs Association of Malaysia (Penang Chapter) and Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang Chapter).

During the award presentation, Star Cruises surprised each contestant with a complimentary 2D1N high sea cruise package onboard SuperStar Libra for two (Oceanview stateroom with window cabin) to thank them for their participation. The unexpected announcement further escalated their excitement.

The competition had drawn overwhelming responses since its launch in July 2013. A total of 32 participants (16 from each category) were chosen to compete in the preliminary rounds staged onboard SuperStar Libra on 21 August (Amateur Category) and 22 August (Professional Category) in front of the star-studded panel of judges and cruisers. The final was staged onboard SuperStar Libra on 23 August.

The winners of The Star Cruises Nasi Kandar Cooking Competition 2013 will be invited to show off their talent onboard SuperStar Aquarius when the ship is on its seasonal deployment at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah starting 6 November 2013, as well as onboard SuperStar Virgo, which currently homeports in Singapore, when it calls in Penang.

Related videos link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UxRlf86urw (Amateur Category - Preliminary Round Session 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bn7qPaWGQg (Amateur Category - Preliminary Round Session 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDJrqdtVDU4 (Professional Category - Preliminary Round Session 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKBLJr5L1Z4 (Professional Category - Preliminary Round Session 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka8wh0qYPus (Amateur Category - Final Round and award ceremony)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzFqgGtqrh8 (Professional Category - Final Round and award ceremony)

On Star Cruises, every journey is a voyage of discovery and surprise.

For more details, please visit www.starcruises.com or call +852 2317 7711.

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Ms Joyce Tan, Chief Finance Officer, Genting Hong Kong (eighth from left); Ms. Vivian Sim, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & PR, Genting Hong Kong (ninth from left) and YB Danny Law, Penang State Exco for Tourism Development and Culture (fifth from left) and Captain Lennart Jegerfalk of SuperStar Libra (behind Ms Vivian Sim) posing for group photo with all 32 contestants, judges and the organising committee of The Star Cruises Nasi Kandar Cooking Competition 2013.

Ms. Vivian Sim, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & PR, Genting Hong Kong (third from left) posing with winners of the Amateur Category. From left to right: Ms. Maizatul Shila Bt. Mat Baki (Gold Medallion Award), Mr. Lim Li Wei (Bronze Medallion Award), Ms Vivian Sim and Ms. Tan Lay Li (Silver Medallion Award).

Ms. Vivian Sim, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & PR, Genting Hong Kong (second from left) posing with winners of the Professional Category. From left to right: Mr. Jayaraj A/L Shanmugam (Silver Medallion Award), Ms Vivian Sim, Mr. Mohd Fauzi Alias (Gold Medallion Award) and Mr. Hasbullah Abd Hamid (Bronze Medallion Award).

About Genting Hong Kong Limited (“Genting Hong Kong”)

Genting Hong Kong Limited is a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation. A primary business activity of the company is cruise and cruise related operations under the brands of Star Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Star Cruises, together with Norwegian Cruise Line, is the third largest cruise operator in the world that owns a combined fleet of 19 ships visiting over 200 destinations in the world, offering approximately 39,000 lower berths.

Genting Hong Kong’s first foray in a land-based attraction, Resorts World Manila, opened its doors to the public in August 2009. Resorts World Manila is one of the premier leisure brands under the Genting Group and the Philippines’ first one-stop, nonstop vacation spot for topnotch entertainment and world-class leisure alternatives, featuring 3 hotels including a six star all-suite Maxims Hotel, an iconic shopping mall, 4 high-end cinemas and a multi-purpose performing arts theatre.

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Water UBAH

2013-07-14T23:42:00.001-07:00

Penang attractions recently added a new icon called Water UBAH at IJM Promenade Penang. It has became the public attractions and discussion despite many do not agree on the project which is likely copycat of the Rubber Duck. It is discussed and widely spread in the social media, the successful rate of the project still under review as it will only display until 31st August 2013.

Many has dropped by at the IJM Promenade during weekend just to take photo with Water UBAH with the background view of Penang Bridge. People loved to see fresh and new things in Penang. After the Penang Street Art project has successfully withdraw visitors, this might be a great idea to attract more tourists to Penang Island. The old travel hot spots still become the choice of foreign tourists like Kek Lok Si Temple, Ferringhi Beach, Food Paradise, Gurney Drive and George Town Heritage.

A long bicycle track available the IJM Promenade for cyclists to bike along the coast, they also enjoy the Penang Bridge view. Only a discouragement was the formerly rubbish land can be seen just next to it and seem a bit ugly. What is next to unveiled for improve tourism industry? Let us wait and see

Rubber Duck to Penang?

2013-05-31T16:39:00.004-07:00

The Inflatable Rubber Duck next stop maybe to Penang Island Malaysia after last residing at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong. Penang George Town may be the best location as the sea is calm and attractions around the Heritage city, the Ferry, Marina Bays and Penang Bridge.

The Rubber Duck appearances definitely will be the new attraction for Penang and will boost up the tourism industry as well. The creator of the giant rubber duck, Florentijn Hofman tried to entertain the world by a tour named "Spreading joy around the world" established in 2007. He aimed to recall everyoone's childhood memories by exhibiting the duck in 14 countries. Below picture taken from Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

More updates about Rubber Duck to Penang Project, visit facebook

UBAH (Change and Transformation) in Penang

2013-05-17T06:23:00.000-07:00

Majority Penangites wanted for UBAH (Change and transform) to a better state as well as Malaysian for overall during the last general election. Total 74.56% of voters came out to vote for their best government (state and federal) on 5-May-2013.

The election campaign prior to the 5-May were the most aggressive and most number of attendance in the history. This was shown Penangites wanted for change and transform from heart. From the campaign 429 to 503 for clean government and for a fair and clean general election before the election.After the general election, although Pakatan Rakyat (People Coalition Party) not able to take over the government, the real hearted voters and supporters launched the rally against fraud election on 511 Black 505 to 518 One Person One Vote Save Democracy were fully demonstrated.

Despite not able to make it happen due to suspicious fraud conduct during 13th General Election. The rally has continued to boost up the voter confident and came out to voice their unsatisfactory about the fraud conduct. This may last after one or 2 weeks and Penangites shall be back to normal life and wait for the next General Election to come. They shall have learned and found the confident to fight for democracy and clean election instead.

Penang Undersea Tunnel

2013-05-16T20:00:00.003-07:00

Once the Undersea Tunnel is completed and launched, what Penangites wanted to see is no traffic jam at areas that we identified as below traffic black area. Together with the Penang 1st Bridge and 2nd Bridge implemented, no one will complaint about being stuck or caught into traffic jam! Yes this is a great idea! This definitely will bring up the economy, tourism and business in George Town.

(Traffic Jam at Bayan Baru)

Assuming that the traffic flow is smooth and able to release to the road without any congestion. The fact is number of vehicles inside the Penang Island will increase tremendously. Now back to the parking problem, is Penang Island parking lots enough to cope with increase of double or triple number of vehicle?

(Traffic jam in George Town)

(Traffic Jam in Butterworth to Penang)

(Traffic Jam in Jalan Masjid Negeri)

(Traffic Jam on Penang 1st Bridge)

(Traffic Jam in Udini to Greenlane)

PSY Live in Malaysia FMFA 2013 Sepang Kuala Lumpur

2013-02-22T06:01:00.002-08:00

PSY will make his second appearance in Malaysia to perform live at 'Future Music Festival Asia' FMFA Sepang, Kuala Lumpur on 16 March 2013. His first appearance was on 11 Feb 2013 in Penang in conjunction with Chinese New Year Open House.

The Gangnam Style 'Horse Riding' dance fever continues spreading among the Malaysian.
Psy will perform on March 16 on the main stage. Watch the promo video now!

FMFA is the largest music festival on the South-East Asian shores and Malaysia is the only country to hold the FMFA outside of Australia. Tickets will be sold as either a single day pass or a two day weekend pass.

PSY fans can purchase the ticket online and will have chance to dance live together with PSY.

PSY Gangnam Live Performance in Penang

2013-02-02T15:15:00.001-08:00

The Korean most well known singer, PSY Gangnam Style who won several MTV music awards last year included MTV Europe Music Award and he also known as "King of You Tube" the 1st music video in You Tube went viral and exceeded 1 Billion views. He will make 1st appearance in Penang in conjunction with Chinese New Year open house organized by Penang BN (a politic coalition).

This is the most exciting news ever for Gangnam fans. You can watch his Gangnam Style (Horse riding ) dance live on stage in Penang at Hang Jiang School on Feb 11, Monday from 10 am to 1pm. Video coverage will be broadcasted in Penang Channel later. More news update, go to http://penangchannel.com.my

Penang Swettehham Pier Cruise Terminal

2013-01-30T23:23:00.000-08:00

SWETTENHAM PIER CRUISE TERMINAL is a major point of entry for tourists by sea of Penang Island, Penang Port is now able to receive some of the largest cruise vessels in the world with the completion of the new Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in November 2009.

Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal has the ideal facilities for cruise passengers arrivals and departures. The terminal is able to cater for larger cruise vessels carrying more than 2,000 passengers and also equipped facilities such as shopping lots and transportation facilities.

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Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal is located within the UNESCO Heritage Site, Penang will not only be an international cruise vessels destination but also act as catalyst in the development of the local and international tourism industry.