Wednesday
Christmas Eve & Christmas Party at Upper Penang Road
It's the time of the year again to plan how you would like to celebrate your Christmas.
One of Penangites favourite happening place to celebrate their Christmas is at Upper Penang Road.
Many bands and dance show will be held to entertain the crowd along this popular tourist belt.
- Title: Christmas Eve & Christmas Party at Upper Penang Road
- When: 24.12.2010 - 24.12.2010 21.00 h - 23.59 h
- Where: George Town, Penang - George Town
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Description
Date: 24th Dec 2010
Venue: Upper Penang RoadOganizer: Upper Penang Road Committee
Tel: 604-2288078
Friday
Penang Island Jazz Festival
- When: 02.12.2010 - 05.12.2010 11.00 h - 23.00 h
- Where: Batu Ferringhi, Penang - Batu Ferringhi
Tuesday
Penang Buffet List
Bayview Beach Resort
Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi,
Penang, Malaysia.
Telephone: +(604) 881 2123 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +(604) 881 2123 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: +(604) 881 2140
La Veranda Coffee House
Healthy & Heavenly Sunday Buffet Lunch
12.00pm – 3.00pm
RM38++ (adult) / RM23.00++ (child)
RM28.00++ (Senior Citizen – Malaysian only)
Bayview Hotel Georgetown
25-A Farquhar Street,
10200 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: +(604) 263 3161 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +(604) 263 3161 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: +(604) 263 4124
Revolving Restaurant
Mondays – Thursdays Evening Sunset Buffet
FridaysRanch BBQ Buffet
Saturdays Continental Buffet
Sundays East Meets West Buffet
6.30pm – 10.00pm
RM48.00++ (adult) / RM33.00++ (child)
Kopi Tiam
Mondays – Fridays Malaysian Kampung Buffet Lunch
Saturdays & Sundays Weekend Buffet Lunch
12.00pm – 2.30pm
RM32.00++ (adult) / RM21.00++ (child)
Waka Japanese Restaurant
Friday Buffet Dinner
6.30pm – 10.30pm
RM75.00++ (adult) / RM42.00++ (child)
Sunday Buffet Lunch
11.30am – 2.30pm
RM52.00++ (adult) / RM30.00++ (child)
Berjaya Georgetown Hotel
Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
1-Stop Midlands Park, Burmah Road, 10350 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Tel : +604-227 7111 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +604-227 7111 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax : +604-226 7111
Themed Buffet Dinner
Time: 6.30pm – 10.00pm
Thursday – Wild Wild West
Friday – Seafood Extravaganza
Saturday – Steamboat and Grill
Sunday – All around the World
With unlimited cones of Haagen-Dazs ice cream
RM38.00 nett (Adult)/ RM23.00 nett (Child)
50% discount for Golden Age Citizen
Cititel Penang
66 Jalan Penang,
10000 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604-370 1188 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604-370 1188 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 604-370 2288
Reservation Toll Free:
1800-383 388
Main Street Café (Lobby Level)
Semi-Buffet Lunch
Monday & Tuesday
12.00 noon – 2.30pm
RM35.00 nett (Adult)
RM25.00 nett (Senior Citizen)
20% off for adults
Theme Buffet Lunch
12.00 noon – 2.30pm
RM35.00 nett (Adult)/ RM17.00 nett (Child)
RM25.00 nett (Senior Citizen)
Wednesday - Penang Favourites
Thursday - Carvery Buffet
Friday - Thai & Nyonya
Weekend Family Buffet Lunch
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
12.00 noon – 3.00pm
RM38.00 nett (Adult)/ RM19.00 nett (Child)
RM25.00 nett (Senior Citizen)
Japanese & Carvery Buffet Dinner
Friday & Saturday
7.00 pm – 10.00pm
RM60.00 nett (Adult)/ RM30.00 (Child)
RM35.00 nett (Senior Citizen)
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10 Lebuh Farquhar
10200 Penang
Tel : +604 222 2000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +604 222 2000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax : +604 261 6333
Sarkies Corner
The Ideal Executive Lunch (Mondays – Saturdays)
12.00 noon – 2.45 pm
RM 42.00 ++ (adult) / RM 21.00 ++ (child)
Fridays & Saturdays …”Wine & Dine” Weekend Buffet
7.00 pm – 10.30 pm
RM 99.00 ++ (adult) / RM 46.00 ++ (child)
Inclusive of free flow of wine, beer & fruit punch
Sundays - Thursdays…Themed Buffet Dinner
7.00 pm – 10.30 pm
RM 58.00 ++ (adult) / RM 29.00 ++ (child)
1885
Monday to Friday…Traditional English Afternoon Tea
2.30 pm – 5.00 pm
RM 42.00 ++ (adult)
Equatorial Hotel Penang
1 Jalan Bukit Jambul
Bayan Lepas
11900 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: +60 4 643 8111 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +60 4 643 8111 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Coffee Garden
Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday; 11.30 am - 3.30 pm
RM38.00++ adult
RM22.00++ child
International Nightly Buffets
Monday - Thursday; 6.30 pm - 10.00 pm
Price: RM58.00++ adult, RM32.00++ child
The View
The Business Lunch
12 noon - 2.30 pm (Closed on Public Holidays)
From RM58.00++ per person
Kampachi
Buffet Lunch (Saturday and Sunday)
11.30 am - 2.30 pm
RM62.00++ adult, RM34.00++ child
Buffet Dinner (Saturday)
6.30 pm - 10.00 pm
RM86.00++ adult, RM46.00++ child
Evergreen Laurel
53 Persiaran Gurney 10250 Penang Malaysia
Tel：60 (0)4 226 9988 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 60 (0)4 226 9988 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Café Laurel
Executive Buffet Lunch : 12.00 noon - 2.30pm (Every Monday to Friday)
Weekend Hi-Tea : 12.00 noon - 3.00pm (Every Saturday & Sunday)
Daily Theme Buffet Dinner : 7.00pm - 10.00pm
G Hotel
168A Persiaran Gurney
10250 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604-238 0000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 604-238 0000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
G Café
Semi Buffet Lunch
12.00pm – 2.30pm
Monday - Friday RM35.00++ per person
Saturday - Sunday RM45.00++ per person
*Additional RM10 for full buffet
Saturday & Sunday 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Saturday – Hi-Tea Buffet
RM45.00++ per person
Sunday – Family Affair
RM45.00++ per person
Buffet Dinner (October Highlights)
6.30pm – 10.00pm
Sunday till Wednesday:
Semi-Buffet @ RM50.00++, Buffet @ RM68.00++
Thursday:
Semi-Buffet @ RM50.00++, Buffet @ RM75.00++
Friday & Saturday:
Buffet @ RM85.00++ include free flow soft drinks, juices, beer, coffee & tea
Monday - Tex-Mex Fiesta
Tuesday - Pasta E Basta
Wednesday - Asian Tapas
Thursday - International & Japanese Buffet
Friday - Seafood BBQ
Saturday - Sizzling Barbeque
Sunday - Northern Indian Curries
Hotel Royal Penang
3 Jalan Larut,
Penang, Malaysia
Tel: +604-226 7888 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +604-226 7888 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: +604-226 6615
The Grove Brasserie
Breakfast
Served daily
Time: 6.00am - 10.30am
RM25.00++ (Adult)
RM13.00++ / Child
Executive Semi-Buffet Lunch
Monday to Friday
Time: 12.00pm - 2.30pm
RM22.00++ / Adult
RM13.00++ / Child
Japanese Light Buffet Lunch
Sunday
Time: 11.30am - 3.00pm
RM38.00++ / Adult
RM23.00++ / Child
Fusion Flavours Family Hi-Tea
Every Saturday
Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
RM28.00++ / Adult
RM17.00++ / Child
Scrumptious Set Dinner
Sunday to Thursday
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
RM22.00++ per set
Seafood Extravaganza Buffet Dinner
Every Friday
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
RM45.00++ / Adult
RM27.00++ / Child
Japanese Buffet Dinner
Every Saturday
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
RM68++ / Adult
RM40++ / Children
Hydro Majestic Hotel Penang
11100 Batu Ferringhi,
Penang, Malaysia
Tel: +6 04 890 5999 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +6 04 890 5999 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: +6 04 890 5100
Palms
Drink, Dine & Dance (Friday)
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
RM75.00++ (adult) / RM37.50++ (child)
BBQ Buffet Dinner (Saturday)
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
RM49.00++ (adult) / RM24.50++ (child)
Sunday Hi-Tea (Sunday)
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
RM28.50++ nett (adult) / RM14.25++ (child)
Lone Pine Hotel
97, Batu Ferringhi
11100 Penang, Malaysia
Tel : +604 881 1511 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +604 881 1511 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 881 1512
Friday Wine & Dine
Hainanese Food Feast
Every Friday
6.30 pm – 10.00 pm
RM 68.00 ++ (adult) / RM 25.00 ++ (child)
Sunday Hi-Tea Buffet
Every Sunday
12:00noon - 3:00pm
RM 34.00 ++ (adult) / RM 18.00 ++ (child)
Parkroyal Penang
Batu Ferringhi Beach
11100 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 60 4 881 113
Tamarind Brasserie
Nightly International Set Dinner
Day : Every Sunday to Thursday
Time : Available from 6:30pm - 10.30pm
Menu : Indian, Malay, Nyonya or Western Set Dinner Menu
Price : RM68++ per person
Premium BBQ and Carvery
Day : Every Friday
Time : 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Price : RM98.00++(Adult), RM49.00++(Child)
Festival of Seafood
Day : Every Saturday
Time : 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Price : RM138.00++(Adult), RM69.00++(Child)
Sunday Family Buffet Lunch
Day : Every Sunday
Time : 12.00pm - 2:30pm
Price : RM58.00++(Adult), RM29.00++( Child)
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa
Batu Feringgi Beach, 11100
Penang, Malaysia
Tel (04) 888 8888
Fax (04) 881 1800
Spice Market Cafe
Latin Flavours
Day : Every Monday and Tuesday
Time : 6:30pm - 10.30pm
Price : RM104++ (adult) / RM52++ (child)
Complimentary buffet for children under the age of 6 when dining with parents.
International Buffet
Day : Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Time : 6:30pm - 10.30pm
Price : RM104++ (adult) / RM52++ (child)
Complimentary buffet for children under the age of 6 when dining with parents.
Seafood Theme Night
Day : Every Friday and Saturday
Time : 6:30pm - 10.30pm
Price : RM132++ (adult) / RM66++ (child)
Complimentary buffet for children under the age of 6 when dining with parents.
Sunday Brunch
Day : Every Sunday
Time : 11:45am - 3.00pm
Price : RM94++ per person
Children Eat Free (under 12 when dining with parents, limited to 2 children per family)
Pinang Restaurant and Bar
Mongolian BBQ Night
Day : Every Friday
Time : 6:30pm - 10.30pm
Price : RM96.00++ per (adult) / RM48.00++ (child)
Complimentary buffet for children under the age of 6 when dining with parents.
Shangri-La’s Traders Hotel
Magazine Road, 10300
Penang, Malaysia
Tel (04) 262 2622
Fax (04) 262 6526
The Islander
Theme Buffet
Premier Lunch
Monday to Friday
Time : 12.00pm - 2.30pm
Price : RM45.00nett (adult) / RM22.50nett (child)
Global Fame
Monday & Wednesday
Time : 6.00pm - 9.30pm
Price : RM66.00nett (adult) / RM33.00nett (child)
Japanese Favourites
Tuesday & Thursday
Time : 6.00pm - 9.30pm
Price : RM66.00nett (adult) / RM33.00nett (child)
Ocean Treasures
Friday & Saturday
Time : 6.00pm - 9.30pm
Price : RM89.00nett (adult) / RM44.50nett (child)
Saturday Hi-tea
Saturday
Time : 12.00pm - 3.30pm
Price : RM58.00nett (adult) / RM29.00nett (child)
Sunday Buffet Brunch
Sunday
Time : 12.00pm - 3.30pm
Price : RM58.00nett (adult) / RM29.00nett (child)
Thai Specialities
Sunday
Time : 6.00pm - 9.30pm
Price : RM66.00nett (adult) / RM33.00nett (child)
The Brasserie
Bring Your Own (B.Y.O) wines on Friday for dinner
Semi Buffet Dinner
Every Friday from 12 June 2009
Time : 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Price : RM98.00nett onwards
Promotion is only valid for dinners at The Brasserie on Fridays only
Corkage waiver is applicable for wines only, excluding liquor
The Brasserie Executive Lunch
Monday to Friday
Time : 12.00pm - 2.30pm
Price : RM58.00nett per person
: RM88.00nett for Chef’s Special
Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel
No. 505, Jalan Tanjung Bungah
Tel: 04-890 8808
Western BBQ Buffet Dinner
RM50 nett (adult) / RM25 nett (child) / RM45 nett (TBBH member)*
*Buy 5 Dinner, Get 1 Dinner FREE
Sunday
UNESCO's World Heritage City
Penang Heritage City - a fitting title bestowed to this fair island. It is now part of UNESCO's World Heritage Cities Program. As a Penang born citizen, I am naturally very proud.
I know that most of us associate Penang with the beaches, the iconic Penang Bridge and its glorious food. However, the capital city, George Town, has the most number of pre-war buildings in all of South East Asia which are still intact. That is why, the island is known as Penang Heritage City.
George Town (not "Georgetown"; as most people tend to spell it), shows the world that its heritage buildings, art and culture can co-exist alongside modern development. The recognition by UNESCO created awareness from all levels and soon, Penang Heritage City will regain back its luster as the Pearl of the Orient.
Queen Victoria clock tower
The firework display during the celebration of Penang Heritage City.
The place is so rich with history. Since Francis Light drew out the plan of the city, it had born witness to the rise and fall of governments and ruling parties.
The city was coveted by many as a strategic and natural port. It was also the guardian to the northern entrance of the Straits of Malacca.
Before goods could be transported by airplanes, the one who ruled Penang, ruled the lucrative East-West trade.
The recognition by UNESCO to acknowledge George Town as a heritage city means that the initial heritage core zone and buffer zone should be preserved from further development that would change the skyline of Penang Heritage City.
The zones were proposed to UNESCO when the city was bidding for the title. Now, how do we balance the needs of prime real estate to the preservation of some old crumbling old heritage buildings?
A bank on Beach Street
A bank in Beach Street, Penang that occupies a heritage building
The Streets of George Town
The city was laid out in a grid that segregated the races. It was a typical way of the British to deal with their colonies.
At the cape area, from Fort Cornwallis going south, along Beach Street, Bishop Street, Church Street and part of Weld Quay, was the Eurasians zone.
Going to the east, the zone included Light Street and Farquhar Street as well.
Now, however, Beach Street remains as one of the longest streets and is well known as Penang banking district instead. A lot of heritage buildings are now headquarters of premier banks in the state.
Hmm, do I see eyes twinkling with dollar signs now? Yes, Penang has quite a number of wealthy millionaires who made their fortune, especially by trading. Stories of rags to riches are quite plenty in this part of the world. For example, the story of Boon Siew, the Honda motorcycles multi-millionaire who started only as a boy washing buses.
The rise of Cheong Fatt Tze to become a Chinese Mandarin is another Penang success story.
I know that young material girls would swoon if you were to tell them that their husbands-to-be are some tycoons from Penang. By the way, the colloquial name for a rich businessman is "towkay".
Material wealth aside, Penang Heritage City is rich in art and culture too. But then, please remember that this wealth made the patronage of art and culture possible for any civilization.
During the British rule, Chulia Street, part of King Street, Queen Street and Market Street formed Little India. The Chinese merchants were allocated China Street but later occupied part of Armenian quarters too. Besides these areas, small streets in between were designated as the guilds for various trades.
church street pier in george town
Church Street Pier, established since 1897
Most people forgot that Penang Heritage City is, first and foremost, a port. It still is a busy one until now. Even the creation of "nasi kandar" (one of Penang's most favorite food) originated from the needs to feed the multitude of stevedores who worked back in the late nineteenth to the middle of the twentieth century.
Port Swettenham on the north of the Weld Quay is now the berthing place for cruise ships as well as ferries to Sumatra and Langkawi.
The newly renovated Church Street Pier is now a high-end waterfront place of leisure where a century ago, it was the main pier for small boats to unload their wares. Newly built Tanjung Marina Club next to it provides services for yachts from all over the world.
Since only a few of us can afford to own yachts, hire a boat or go on cruises, maybe the best way to experience Penang view from the sea is by boarding the ferry service that commutes from Butterworth to George Town.
This ferry service is a very important transportation mode for the people on the island.Before the Penang Bridge was built, it was the only way to get to the island on a daily basis (except for the flights that flew in to Bayan Lepas International airport).
Old Penang Ferry
The faithful ferry service, a major connection to the mainland from Penang
People of Penang
We also should not skip the main factor that makes Penang unique is its people. Who are Penangites?
We are a nation of mixed blood so co-mingled, with ancestors from all over Asia and also the West.
Without being arrogant, we could say that we ALL are fine examples of living heritage. The Baba and Nyonya descendants, the Indian Muslims (colloquially known as "anak Mami Tanjung, Mamak or Mami"), offspring of the South Indian Hindu Tamils, the Eurasians and the Malays from Acheh and others in the Malay archipelago make Penang their homes. In fact, some odd Jews also used to make their living here. It is a true melting pot where inter-racial marriage is common.
With the people, comes the food! We do have our special Heritage Food Trail. You are most welcome to enjoy an extensive range of traditional food and delicacies prepared by experts in their humble little shops. The trail can be followed easily on foot. What a great way to discover a heritage city!
Signboard in Beach Street
A signboard for a few heritage sites in George Town
Among the more significant ethnic groups that built this city, the old Chinese clans, together with powerful and rich Indian and Malay traders stood out. They built beautiful mansions and places of worship that still stand till today.
Not to mention rows and rows and shop houses that act as pumps to feed the lifeblood of George Town. These are the reasons why it deserves to be called an historic city.
To the locals, the name of George Town is hardly used. It is simply called "Tanjong". It means "cape" in Malay.
When you go to Tanjong (or Tanjung according to the new spelling), be prepared to be assaulted by hundreds of sights, smells and sounds that overwhelm the senses. Don't complain that I never warn you! It is especially true if your first visit is during major religious celebration such as Thaipusam, Wesak Day or Nine Emperor's Gods festivals. "Spectacular" is an understatement.
trishaw or lanca
A trishaw for sightseeing around Penang Heritage City
Now, let's go a bit farther than George Town. For all its high-tech buildings and industry, Penang still maintains a large part of nature intact. The Botanical Garden, the hills that form the backbone of the island and the northwest beaches are designated green belt area. For me, this special area is a heritage that we should never give up. Ever.
I hope you would agree with me. The journey to Penang Heritage City starts here. Come back often to see current news and events relating to the topic.
Penang Hill
Elevation 735 m (2,411 ft)
Location Peninsular Malaysia
Coordinates 5°25′28.50″N 100°16′8.08″E / 5.424583°N 100.2689111°E / 5.424583; 100.2689111Coordinates: 5°25′28.50″N 100°16′8.08″E / 5.424583°N 100.2689111°E / 5.424583; 100.2689111
Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks, the major hill system of Penang, Malaysia. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city centre of George Town, and stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area.
View from the top of Penang Hill.
Geography & Topography
Penang Hill is mainly hilly granitic mass. The hill system is higher towards the northern part with its highest point at Western Hill, at an elevation of 833 m (2,723 ft) above sea level. A number of small rivers and streams originate from the region. Sungai Pinang is the largest of the rivers, and it starts from a number of tributaries in the area.
Land use
Because Penang Hill has a cooler environment, it has been a popular holiday retreat. A number of bungalows were built around Flagstaff Hill. The northern part of the Hills are not well developed. Government Hill, Bukit Timah and others are designated water catchment areas and no development is permitted.
Some recreational potential exists at the upper reaches of the river where the water is relatively clean. In a number of cases, sudden changes in ground level have resulted in a series of small waterfalls and rapids, where bathing, dipping and picnicking are popular.
The lower terrain of the Hills is used mainly for agricultural and residential purposes.
Accessibility
The most convenient way up to Penang Hill is by means of the Penang Hill Railway, a funicular railway from Air Itam to the top of Flagstaff Hill. Construction of the railway took place between 1906 to 1923, at a cost of 1.5 million Straits dollars. The railway was opened to the public on October 21, 1923. The 2,007 m (1 mile 435 yard) journey takes about half an hour and the train may stop at intermediate stations upon request.
The train is now out of service and is going through some upgrade and renovation. It will resume operation somewhere in early 2011.
Alternatively, there is a 5.1 km (3.17 mile) tarred road known popularly as the "jeep track". It is open only to the vehicles of hill residents. The "jeep track" is also used by off-road motorcycle enthusiasts to traverse up the steep terrain. It is a popular hiking route. It begins at the quarry at the entrance of the Penang Botanic Gardens and it takes a two or three hour leisurely hike to reach the top. Some of the more famous pit stops at the mountain are 52 and 84. At these pit stops, a view of the island is visible to hikers, who are able to get some water and tea prepared by locals stationed on the hill. Eighty Four is the last pit stop before the top of Penang Hill — approximately forty five more minutes from 84.
Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, more commonly known as Summit Road, leads from the top station to the western part of the hill right towards Western Hill and Tiger Hill.
The eastern face of Penang Hill is well served by a series of roads and paths, for example, Moniot Road, Viaduct Road, and Tunnel Road. Moniot Road is named after a Frenchman, Michael Jules Moniot who surveyed it between 1846 and 1855. Moniot Road has been declared a Heritage Trail in 1995 by the Governor of Penang.
A system of bridle paths forms a picturesque labyrinth of walks connecting the different bungalows. Indian penal servitude prisoners shipped from Bencoolen, Sumatra to Penang during the second half of the 19th century built these by-paths.
Numerous trekking trails lead from various starting points in the lowlands to Penang Hill. The more popular trails include the Moongate Trail, trail from Air Itam Dam to Tiger Hill, trail from Hye Keat Estate and trail from the Municipal Park (formerly Youth Park). Some of the trails are used by farmers to transport produce to the markets of Balik Pulau and Air Itam.
Climate
The most important feature of Penang Hill is the cooler climate. The core summit area has an average temperature ranging from 20° to 27°C. The mean minimum temperature is consistently below 21°C. The hottest months are between December and April while the coolest months are between June and October.
The most common forest type found on Penang Hill is the hill dipterocarp forest. Growing at higher altitudes are some of the submontane oak-laurel as well as coniferous trees. The Tree fern which is normally associated with higher elevations is also found growing here.
Penang Hill is scientifically important as a type site of many Malaysian plant species. In the past, botanists came here to collect plants for herbaria around the world. It is an area rich in biodiversity and has a great number of endemic species, some of which are so rare that their existence is endangered.
The rare and endangered species include the parasitic plant Exorhopalia ruficeps, which grows in the shady and damp undergrowth. The Penang Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum barbatum) is fast becoming over-collected and disappearing. The endangered witch hazel Maingaya malayana was rediscovered years ago and has since been propagated.
Fauna
Large mammals are not found in Penang Hills. Wild boars, small and medium sized mammals such as the squirrels, monkeys and tree shrews can be sighted. A number of species found in these hills are nocturnal. These include the civets, flying lemurs, flying civets and bats.
In the evenings, the characteristic calls of the cicadas and crickets are often heard. If one is discerning enough, the stick insect and leaf mantis may be found well-camouflaged among the vegetation.
Penang Hills have a rich bird fauna. Over 100 species or about 80% of the birds found on Penang Island have been recorded here. They range from the common garden species to rare deep forest inhabitants.
Tuesday
REVIVAL RALLY IN PENANG!
Hello and Shalom to all of you,
There will be a Catholic Charismatic Revival Rally this coming Saturday 14th August. It is held in conjunction with the Regional ISAO Leaders Conference (Charismatic Conference for Leaders). The conference will feature International speakers from the region and from England. While the conference is for the leaders, the Revival Rally is open to all. The Revival Rally will be a faithfill event with a parade of the nations. So, come and be blessed, come find healing in the presence of the Lord, come listen to God’s message and be revived, come and find strength to live life to the fullest.
The Revival Rally begins at 7.30pm but it is advised to come much earlier. It will be held at the St Anne’s Hall. Car Park at the church across the street. It is scheduled to end at 10.30pm to 11pm.
Invite your friends and family. Come and be blessed.
Sunday
Tourism Ministry promote St Anne’s fest as a national event
The Tourism Ministry plans to promote the annual St Anne’s Novena and Feast at the St Anne’s Church in Bkt Mertajam here as a national tourism event.
Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said the 10-day festival, which attracted about 100,000 local and foreign pilgrims, was an important cultural and religious event with the potential to boost tourism.
“Presently, the festival is merely listed in the state’s tourism calendar. We hope to include it in our national tourism calendar next year she said after visiting the church here yesterday.
The festival is touted as one of the world’s top 20 Catholic gatherings.
House of the holy: A priest leading Mass at St Anne’s Church in Bukit Mertajam yesterday.
“Religious tourism is one of the products that we want to promote to the world,” Dr Ng said.
She later presented RM20,000 to the church in conjunction with the festival.
Thousands of pilgrims took part in a candlelight procession which began at 10.30pm at the church.
They held candles, flowers and rosaries ahead of a group of volunteers, who shouldered a palanquin bearing the statues of St Anne and her daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The 30-minute ceremony was held soon after Penang Bishop Antony Selvanayagam, parish priest Monsignor Stephen Liew and several other priests celebrated an open-air Mass outside the church.
Also at the mass was Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. The festival, which started on July 23, ends August 1.
Tuesday
Streets Come Alive, Unforgettable George Town
2nd Anniversary George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site Celebration
Click here 'Street Come Alive' programme list
Date: 7th July 2010
Time: 8am - 11pm
Type: Streets Celebration
Venue: George Town Heritage Core Zone
Indulge yourself in a full day of events throughout George Town including street cultural performances by the multicultural communities of Penang, a heritage "trea-shaw" hunt, open house to public and private heritage buildings, a shophouse trail, cemetery tour, and boat rides at the clan jetties. In addition, don't miss the chance to learn and get your hands on a variety of traditional crafts and foods from the numerous street stalls.
All of these exciting events will lead into an Unforgettable George Town night featuring a performance by the director of Beijing Opera, Ghaffar Pourazar; an Iranian-born, British-raised former computer animator, turned Chinese Opera performer.
All programs are free of charge unless otherwise stated
Open House: Public and Private Heritage Buildings
Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
Ticket Prices: FREE
Location: Penang State Museum, Penang Islamic Museum, Konsenih Building (Equator Academy of Art), Segara Ninda Residence, Wisma Kastam, Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang Tourist Guide Association, Carpenter's Guild, Hai Nan Association, Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi, Yap Kongsi, Cheah Si Hock Haw Kong Kongsi, Ong Si Thye Guan Tong, Lee Sih Chong Soo, Han Jiang Ancestral Temple (Penang Teochew Association), Tsen Lung Fui Kon, Poh Choo Seah, Hock Teik Cheng SinTemple, Town Hall, Lighthouse, World Heritage Office, Anak-anak Kota, Penang Heritage Trust-PAPA, Sun Yat Sen Penang Base (10.00am-12.00pm), The Sire (House of Yeap Chor Ee), and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (1.30-2.30pm, limited to 120 pax). In addition, many other sites in George Town will be open to the public including Indian and Chinese temples, mosques, churches, tombs, and shrines.
George Town Shophouse Trail
Time: 9.00am-10.30am & 11.00am-12.30pm
Ticket Prices: RM10 per route, limited to 20 persons per route (pre-registration)
Enquiries: Fidel Ho, Tel: 012-456 5867 or email: fidelhoho@gmail.com
Visit some of the finest residential and commercial shophouses in George Town and learn more about this unique built heritage of Penang. We have two routes available for each time slot. Register for one route and participate in a rare guided tour of 6 shophouses. Even better, register for two routes and see all 12 shophouses! Tours are available in Chinese and English.
Cemetery Tour
Time: 2.00 pm & 3.00pm
Location: Protestant Cemetery, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
Ticket prices: RM 20 (pre-registration)
Enquiries: Penang Heritage Trust, Tel: 04-264 2631
"Jom Naiki Sampan di Perairan Laut Clan Jetties!" - Boat Rides at the Clan Jetties!
Time: 8.30am-11.30am
Location: Yeoh Jetty, Pengkalan Weld
Ticket Prices: FREE - Register on the spot
Come enjoy the scenery of the Clan Jetties by boat "sampan-sampan"! Learn about the history of these unique Penang communities through live reenactments of the pre-1970 daily works and activities on the Clan Jetties.
Heritage "Trea-Shaw" Hunt
Time: 8.00am-1.00pm
Location: Flag-off at Town Hall / Esplanade
Ticket prices: RM388 - limited to 50 trishaws
Closing date for registration: 28 June
Enquiries: Ederic Low, Tel: 012-409 2539 or email: treashawhunt2010@gmail.com
Hop on a trishaw! Experience this fun and exciting way of exploring our rich heritage treasures of foods, costumes, trades, local personalities, and heritage buildings.
Unforgettable Cultural Experiences at Masjid Kapitan Keling
Time: 10:00am-11:00pm
Location: Masjid Kapitan Keling
Ticket Price: FREE
Time: 10.00am - 11.00pm
* Exhibition on antiques and historical photographs.
Time: 2.00pm-11.00pm
* Interactive Indian-Muslim traditional food demonstrations including Nasi Kandar,
Nonbu Kanji, Kolkate, Somosa & Vadai, Idyiyappom, Passembor. Enjoy free porridge too!
* "Golden of Dates" Exhibition on the historical and cultural significance of the date fruit.
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
* Demonstration of traditional Muslim games like "pallaguli" and "pamberem"
* Tour of Masjid Kapitan Keling
Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
* Teh Tarik demonstration - learn and try it out! Free flow of Teh Tarik.
* Crafts demonstration and exhibition including "Poo Malai", a Muslim tradition that originates from India and the Muslim "Kopiah".
* Original spices exhibition - Interactive demonstration on the use of spices in the preparation and cooking of Indian-Muslim dishes.
George Town Street Celebrations
Ticket Price: Free
Showcase of Traditional Food & Craft
Time: 5.00pm - 10.00pm
Location: Armenian Street, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
Chinese lantern making, Wayang Kulit, Batik demonstration, Henna, Antiques, Shoe painting,Tshirt printing, Chinese calligraphy, Beaded crafts, Rattan and bamboo items, Nyonya Manik shoes, Chinese frog buttons, Baba Nyonya collection, Penang & Malaysia postcards, Handmade crafts, Traditional Chinese eye massage; food including Eurasian food and pastries, Thai laksa, preparation of Putu Mayom, Nutmeg juice, Nyonya cooking, and more!
Meng Eng Soo Open Day
Time: 5.00pm - 10.00pm
Location: Meng Eng Soo, Jalan Pintal Tali
Indoor: Exhibition on Meng Eng Soo history and tea presentation
Outdoor: "Peddlers Court", Cultural performances - Wushu, Tai Chi, street artists, Chinese Orchestra
Lion Dance Performance on High Poles
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location: Cheah Kongsi, Armenian Street
Vintage Heritage Penang Postcards
Time: 10.00am-10.00pm
Location: Cheah Kongsi, Armenian Street
Exhibition of old postcards by Penang Philatelic Society
Chinese Cultural Performance and Demonstration
Time: 5.00pm - 10.30pm
Location: Penang Teochew Association, Chulia Street
Traditional Teochew opera performance, Lion and Dragon dance, Chinese Kung Fu
performance, Traditional craft skills of cane weaving and batik design, Chinese Tanglung craftworks, and multiracial cultural dances and songs.
Indian Dance & Music Performance at Little India
Time: 7.00pm-9.00pm
Location: Little India
Ticket Price: Free
Experience and enjoy Indian Cultural Dance performance, Sitar & Tabla Performance, Kollattam & Horse dance, Nadeswaram & Urimimellam at Little India!
Malay Heritage Cultural Performance & Demonstration
Time: 5.00pm-12.00am
Location: Penang Islamic Museum, Armenian Street
Ticket prices: FREE
The Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh), Koperasi Pelancongan, Islamic Museum, Boyanese community, Liga Muslim Pulau Pinang and other Malay groups will be showcasing traditional Malay performances including Nasyid, Marhaban, Kompang, Silat, Khat, Boria, Ghazal Parti, Sketches and Traditional Malay music and dance. Also on exhibition will be traditional Malay kuih-muih, bunga telur, hantaran, and a historical exhibition of Masjid Melayu.
An Evening of Unforgettable George Town Cultural Performances
Time: 5.00pm-9.00pm
Location: Khoo Kongsi
Ticket Price: FREE
Cultural performances from the different ethnic communities of George Town, Penang as well as international acts!
Featuring: Ghaffar Pourazar and Morimura Chie performing Beijing opera, Batak singers from Indonesia, Traditional Punjabi Vidda dance, Punjabi drumming, Indian cultural performances including Baratha Natyam, folk dances, stick dance, Kavadi dance, Silambam, fire eating, and juggling, as well as cultural performances from Penang's Malayali, Eurasian, Thai, and Penang Baba Nyonya communities.
Highlights
Ghaffar Pourazar and Morimura Chie - Beijing Opera
Ghaffar Pourazar, an Iranian-born, British-raised, former computer animator turned Chinese Opera performer, and Chie Morimura, a Japanese woman who is a founding member of the International Centre for Peking Opera - will stage a short excerpt from one of the most famous plays, "The Monkey King," based on stories of the mythical Chinese figure on 7 July, 5pm-9pm at Khoo Kongsi.
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Top 12 must visit tourist destinations in Penang
2) Batu Ferringhi Beach峇都丁宜海滩
3) Gurney Drive新關仔角
4) Kek Lok Si Temple
5) Penang Bridge檳城大橋
6) Fort Cornwallis and Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower康華麗堡 & 維多利亞皇后紀念鐘樓
7) Street of Harmony (St George's Church, Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sri Mahamariamman Temple and Kapitan Keling Mosque) 椰脚街& 華蓋街一带的 聖喬治教堂, 觀音亭、瑪哈瑪麗雅安曼興都廟、甲必丹吉寧回教堂
8) Penang Ferry and Tanjong City Marina檳城渡輪&丹絨帆船俱樂部
9) Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion張弼士故居
10) St Anne's Church 聖安納教堂
11) Penang State Museum, Cathedral of the Assumption and Penang Art Gallery檳州博物院, 蓋街聖母大教堂, 檳州藝術畫廊
12) Armenian Street (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh, Islamic Museum, Khoo Kongsi, Cheah Kongsi, Yap Temple, Poh Hock Siah) 本头公巷周围的邱公司龍山堂, 回教堂, 回教博物院, 謝氏福侯公公司
Penang Top 10 Most Successful Hotels & Resorts
On the November 2009, Asia Web Direct KL held its Appreciation Cocktail Evening at UOA Bangsar. The response was encouraging, with more than 60 hotel representatives turning up for the event.
The annual event’s aim was to reward top-performing hotel partners for their outstanding performances and achievements throughout the year. Penang Top Ten Hotel awards have been handed out with Penang being the third best-selling region for AsiaWebDirect. Let us now have a look at the hotels which have made the Top Ten list for Penang:
1. Bayview Hotel Georgetown - -
Bayview Georgetown 3* 320 Room
Standing tall in the middle of the buzzing Georgetown, where the bulk of the island’s energy is centred, Bayview Hotel Georgetown does not only offer above-average accommodation, it is also surrounded by limitless leisure options including major shopping areas, excellent dining options and exciting historical attractions. The hotel is also home to Penang’s only revolving restaurant which serves sumptuous buffet dinner and commanding views of the city.
2. Bayview Beach Resort
Batu Feringgi 4* 366 Room
Overlooking the spectacular bay of Batu Ferringhi, Bayview Beach Resort is situated at the quieter end of the scenic beachfront. At the resort, luxury is standard issue, and each of its spacious, fully-equipped guestrooms and suites comes with a private balcony where guests can look out to the ocean or the lush surrounding hills.
3. G Hotel
Georgetown 5* 304 Rooms
This hotel Featuring a highly sophisticated and stylishly contemporary interior, G Hotel is the epitome of modern city accommodation. Consisting of rooms, suites and serviced apartments, the hotel offers accommodation which is not just pleasant in aesthetics, but also in function. Coupled with an ideal location which overlooks Penang’s most famous boulevard, Gurney Drive, G Hotel is the perfect choice in every way.
4. Copthorne Orchid Hotel
Tanjung Bungah 4* 318 Rooms
Copthorne Orchid Hotel
Located on a secluded and sheltered part of the beach at Tanjung Bungah, Copthorne Orchid Hotel bestows upon its guests an unparalleled sense of peace and privacy. With enviable facilities which include Jacuzzi with separate men and women sections, a Spa, WiFi connectivity and four F & B outlets, the hotel is a an ideal getaway for those who wish to get away from it all.
5. Parkroyal Penang
Batu Feringgi 5* 309 Room
Located on the scenic beaches of Batu Ferringhi, Parkroyal Penang offers an idyllic seaside retreat. Its 309 guestrooms and suites delivers sumptuous comfort and warmth in décor and furnishings, and come with a private balcony which offers unbeatable views of the ocean. With such a beautiful setting and other facilities to make your stay here more pleasant, such as a Spa, two bars and three restaurants, Parkroyal Penang makes it easy for you to relax and unwind.
6. Hydro Majestic Penang
Batu Feringgi 3* 326 Rooom
The perfect hideaway choice for a sun drenched vacation, rest and relaxation, family holidays or weekend getaways, located along the renowned Batu Ferringhi Beach stretch. All rooms have dramatic views of the Andaman Sea and inspiring sunset. Truly Penang’s warm and friendly hotel.
7. Berjaya Georgetown Hotel
Burmah Road 3* 323 Room
Located right in the middle of the city, where a host of dining and entertainment options are abound, Berjaya Georgetown Hotel’s central location provides easy access to Penang’s best. Together with gracious hospitality and warm, friendly service, the hotel offers a complete city accommodation.
8. Paradise Sandy Bay Beach Resort
Tanjung Bungah 4* 333 Room
Located at the heart of Tanjung Bungah, Paradise Sandy Bay Beach features superbly-comfortable guestrooms with sweeping views of the ocean, as well as a comprehensive range of facilities that would appeal to everyone from the leisure holidaymaker to the jet-setting businessman.
9. Tanjung Bungah Beach Resort
Tanjung Bungah 3* 200 Room
Welcome to Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia. A precious gem along a stretch of white sandy beach with tranquil TANJUNG BUNGAH shimmering sea. The first hotel along Tanjung Bungah with its own private stretch of beachfront. Whether you're travelling on business or with your family, comfort and choice are yours at Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel, Penang
10. Golden Sands Resort - By Shangri La
Batu Feringgi 4* 395 Room
A luxurious tropical getaway for both holidaymakers and honeymooners, Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La offers spectacular views of the ocean from its 395 bright and spacious guestrooms, which have been given a welcoming and exotic Malaysian touch. Together with award-winning restaurants, an indoor entertainment venue called ‘Adventure Zone’ and a host of other facilities, you can be sure that your stay here would be as much fun as it is comfortable.
A leading family resort located on the famed Batu Feringgi Beach in Penang, the Golden Sands Resort is set to redefine the standard of four-star deluxe accommodation within the region as it nears the completion of its most ambitious redevelopment programme to date.
Scheduled for completion by mid December 2009, the RM40 million project that has been carried out in phases since May 2008 is giving the 30-year-old resort an exciting and reinvigorated outlook with contemporary design and state-of-the-art features.
Already a firm favourite with families as a holiday getaway, the new Golden Sands Resort is cementing its status as the market leader with an unparalleled range of facilities and services that are unique and a first in the industry
Awards
The Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang has been honoured to receive recognition for our blend of Malaysian hospitality and contemporary luxury. Here are some of our most recent awards.
** The Award For Excellence (Platinum) 2005-2006, Hospitality Asia
** Excellence In Hotel Services 2004-5, Malaysia Tourism
** Top 20 Best Hotels & Resorts in Asia 2003, Asia-hotels.com
** Prime Minister's Hibiscus Award, 2002-3