Archive for the ‘General’ Category

Penang International Lantern Festival 2007

Friday, September 21st, 2007

This is the latest happening in Penang. Bring along your kids and I am sure they will like it. It is located in mainland, JURU - Auto City. About 15 minutes drive after Penang Bridge exit. It will be one of the stop along North-South Highway. More photos in the next posting...

Penang Hokkien

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

I read about the coverage on Star Online. If you are a Penangite, you MUST visit this website and take a look. Listen to our authentic Penang Hokkien dialect and see how much it is difference from Hokkien dialect in other part of the world. Check it out now ... John Ong's ...

Chinese New Year Is Coming …

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

We will be celebrating CNY this coming Sunday 18 Feb 2007. Due to workload, it is quite tough for us to post more write up and photos this month. If you have any photos on how people decorated their houses with red lanterns, lightings and any kind of deco, feel free ...

New 8-Screens Multiplex At Penang Queensbay Mall

Sunday, January 14th, 2007

Movie goers in Penang will be delighted to know that they are getting 8 new screens at the new Penang Queensbay Mall. Leading exhibitor Golden Screen Cinema Sdn Bhd (GSC) is kicking off the new year with a new 8-screens multiplex at the new Penang Queensbay Mall. It's scheduled to ...

Road Upgrade at Lebuhraya Bayan Lepas and Kampung Jawa

Friday, January 12th, 2007

This morning, I just received an official announcement from the HR department. Very susah this time. Reach office sure late. Now, the jam already so terrible ... I guess next week I need to wake up at 6am and go office at 7am. Dear employees, We have recently received some news from ...

Announcement: Road Upgrading at FCZ area

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

I got a email notification sent out by the FMM Northern Branch informing road users that the JKR will be upgrading the junction of Lebuhraya Bayan Lepas and Lebuhraya Kampung Jawa. Called FMM and they confirmed the news. In view of this upgrading work from 13 Jan 2007 to 22 Jan ...

Storm is Coming To Town …

Saturday, January 6th, 2007

I just read about the storm alert via Star Online. So depressing ... Instead of Santa is coming to town, here comes the thunderstorm ! Normally, in Jan, Feb and March there will be lesser rain in Penang. But now, we were informed to be prepared for severe storms ! KUALA LUMPUR: ...

PCK Rap Sar-Vivor

Friday, January 5th, 2007

In my earlier post, I talked about PCK ( Phua Chu Kang ). I did some research and found this video. Really, can't stop laughing after watched it. Gurmit is so talented ! Let me share the video with you to cheer up your day. Whoaaa..... cool baby !

Changes in EPF Account Distribution

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

This post has nothing related to travel tips or guides in Penang. It's mainly for local Malaysian readers. I just thought of posting this as I feel that it's post-worthy. Anyway, starting Jan 2nd, Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors will only have two accounts instead of the current three. The EPF ...

A Whole New World for Penangites

Monday, January 1st, 2007

The New World Amusement Park in Penang will be getting a face-lift after being deserted and forgotten for years. For those of you not familiar with the New World Amusement Park, here is a bit of historical facts I managed to gather. More fondly known to the older generations as 'Sin ...