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	May 17 Broadband Services in Georgetown Penang Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin There are many broadband services companies available in the country, and they are all now available at George Town, Penang. The only concern is on your budget and how extensive you want the service to be. Staying in a heritage city like George Town, Penang, does not mean that you need to stay in the old times... you can still live like a modern, urban dweller. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	May 13 Kek Lok Si Temple, Georgetown Penang Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin If you ponder upon the religious practices of the people in George Town, you will find that both Chinese and Indians have a common deity worship: the Avalokitesvara, or Guan Yin, and may be referred to also by the name of the Goddess of Mercy. In the enthusiasm of the worshippers, the devotees had erected a huge statue of the Goddess of Mercy next to the pagoda attraction of the island, the Kek Lok Si. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	May 07 Malaysian Buddhist Meditation Centre in Penang Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin Coming to George Town, Penang, is not all about the sun, sea, sand and shopping. Sometimes, you may wish to have just a quiet time and have some spiritual relaxation, but the beach is still not enough for you. You wish for some deep reflection and decide to take on meditation. Hence, the Malaysian Buddhist Meditation Centre in Penang will be good for you. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	May 02 Going for Yum Cha at George Town, Penang Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin Sometimes, old habits die hard. There are a lot of people who love the idea of going for “yum cha”, or transalated from this Cantonese term “drink tea”. It simply means enjoying the Chinese dim sum and having a pot of Chinese tea to accompany, as an outing especially during weekends with the whole family. If you love this culture, be assured that you will also be able to enjoy it while you are at George Town, Penang. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Apr 16 The KOMTAR Story Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin Many people believed that it had become a white elephant, but the new Penang State Government started to revitalise it stage by stage. This is none other than KOMTAR which is situated at the heart of George Town, Penang's tallest building with abundance of space that had once housed the government offices and is well known around the world. At this moment, the restoration works are being done part by part, and some parts of the building will be closed to public. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Apr 10 Badminton Courts in George Town Penang Filed Under (MM2H Guidance) Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin Malaysia is a country that places a lot of importance in badminton as a sport, while Penangites are people who enjoy a good game even if they are not going for any competitions or championships. Every child would have had played badminton in school before during recess time or after school while waiting for the school bus. So it is not surprising that Penang has several sports complexes offering badminton courts as one of the many facilities. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Mar 25 A Legend from Penang – P. Ramlee Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on March 25, 2012 by admin Golden era of the Malaysia's movie industry was during a time when the silver screen was still black and white, a time when movies were beautifully crafted with rhetorics and humour. That era was brought on by a wonderful man who became the pride of the country, originating from Penang island. He was Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. P. Ramlee. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Mar 14 Penang World Music Festival Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on March 14, 2012 by admin Penang is a place where culture lives. When the island first started to flourish several hundred years ago, merchants from Arab, India and China brought in their respective cultural practices and make them into the heritage that they are today. Other than food, religious activities, dances and singing, music is also an interest that people in Penang really enjoy. For many years, there were the various arts performances under the Penang-YTL Arts Festival, an annual event that sees many performances from talents in the arts industry, such as orchestra, theatrical performances, singing and dancing. Now, for the fourth consecutive year, there is the Penang World Music Festival 2012. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Nov 30 George Town Cinemas Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin A long time ago, there were some huge cinemas with ground floor and upper floor seatings that can house about a few hundred spectators at any one time. These cinemas eventually start to lose their audience and started operating with a loss with the emergence of video CDs in the market. The VCDs were selling new movies very soon especially during the time when pirate VCDs were rampant. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Nov 30 The Best Businesses in George Town Filed Under (Property Investment) Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin                     Do you aspire to do business in George Town, Penang even while you are enjoying life in this idle, yet modern island in Southeast Asia? If you are a foreigner, you are allowed to register a company with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) under the Companies Act 1965, registering only a limited company in the country. Before you engage in your quest to do business in George Town, it will be good to know what type of businesses will thrive in the island. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Nov 30 Investing in George Town Filed Under (Property Investment) Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin                     When the new state government took over the management of the island and its mainland, efforts were concentrated on rebuilding Penang's reputation, strengthen the state's management and finally to gain investor's trust by showing effective development and results. The friendly and supportive Penang State Government has built a reputation that makes George Town, Penang into an attractive investment venue. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Nov 30 Low Cost Housing in George Town, Penang Filed Under (Property Investment) Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin                     George Town is a heritage conservation site which is acknowledged by UNESCO in the small island of Penang. Whenever we talk about heritage sites, it is very likely that we will think of places like Quebec in Canada or some old temple ruins with minimal development and a lot of tourists. However, in wake of prosperity in George Town for the past few decades, there had been many development around the heritage area, and the island flourished with modern and upgraded facilities for the comfort of her inhabitants. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Nov 18 Penang Post Office Filed Under (MM2H Guidance) Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin                     Convenience is a keyword wherever we are. If you are staying in Penang for a longer term, especially for expatriates who are here due to work or under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) scheme, you will want to know what are the services provided by the post offices to make your life much easier. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Nov 18 Makeshift Performances in Penang Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin                     Whenever foreign visitors come to Penang, what astonish them most is the makeshift altars and stage with performers singing to the deities and gods in the altars. It seems like Penangites are an entertaining bunch, and visitors delight themselves by capturing the performances in video cameras to view again back at home. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Nov 18 Nine Emperor Gods Festival Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin                         If your idea of a Nine Emperor Gods Festival is confined to Phuket, it shows just how little you know about George Town, Penang. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is one of the most interesting features of Penang island. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

	Nov 18 The Hungry Ghost Festival Filed Under (Tourism & Leisure) Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin                     The Penang state government has taken an initiative to introduce the cultures of Penang to the international front, and one of the largest festival in Penang that received such attention is the Hungry Ghost Festival. In year 2010, the state government had began sponsoring a venue for this event as part of the state's effort to boost the cultural interest and tourist attraction. Continue reading → Share on Facebook

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