Penang Math Platform (PMP) is a Mathematics learning centre setup as part of the Penang STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative. Other centres that were setup under the Penang STEM initiative include the Penang Science Cluster, Tech Dome Penang, Penang Skills Development Centre and @CAT. The Penang Math Platform is housed in Karpal Singh Penang Learning Centre… Read More »
I found out recently that it is quite difficult to find a capable roof leakage repair contractor in Penang. Many contractors may claim that they are able to repair roof leakages, but they are normally not the expert, and may give the wrong advice in terms of what to repair. I did finally manage to find an experienced… Read More »
MR DIY is a major home improvement retailer with hundreds of stores throughout Malaysia. It maintains a wide variety of products, often selling them at low prices. Here is the list of MR DIY stores in Penang: MR DIY Bandar Bayan Baru Branch 5-G-10 & 5-G-11, Persiaran Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. MR DIY Udini… Read More »
Public Bank is one of the major banks in Malaysia. The bank was founded in 1966 by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Teh Hong Piow. Over the years, Public Bank has grown into one of the largest banks in Southeast Asia. Here is the list of Public Bank branches in Penang: Public Bank Bandar Baru Air Itam Branch… Read More »
Bank Simpanan Nasional (or popularly known as BSN) is a bank owned by the Government of Malaysia. It was established on 1 December 1974, and took over all the duties and responsibilities of the Post Office Savings Bank. Here is the list of Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches in Penang: BSN Penang Main Branch No. 13, Jalan Macalister,… Read More »
When an electrical appliance break down, it may be worthwhile to get it repaired, instead of buying a new one. The costs could be a lot cheaper. Here is the list of electrical appliances repair shops in Penang (that I know of): TMT Services Sdn. Bhd. (Authorized service centre for Philips, Tefal, Kenwood, Elba, Faber) 52, Jalan Pintal… Read More »
Harvey Norman is an Australian retail company selling a wide range of electrical appliances, computers, phones, furniture, and bedding products. It has many stores in Malaysia. One advantage of shopping at a Harvey Norman store is that there is a rich variety of products to survey and choose from. The stores are also spacious and comfortable to shop… Read More »
Toyota Service Centre Sungai Pinang (Address: No. 8, Jalan Jelutong, 11600 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2899199) is probably the largest Toyota service centre in Penang Island. For a long time, the service centre was managed by UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd., before it was transferred to S&D Tama Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. effective 1 November 2018. As the main Toyota… Read More »
I would like to share my good experience recently (on 31 January 2019), having my car’s air-cond repaired at Beng Lee Car Air-Cond Specialist (Address: 726, Jalan Sungai Dua, Taman Sri Bunga, 11700 Gelugor, Penang. Tel: 04-6465002). I was not getting cool air from my car’s air-cond. The technicians at Beng Lee Car Air-Cond Specialist were able to… Read More »
I recently serviced my car at Toyota Service Centre Sungai Ara (Address: Mukim 12, Lot 1099, Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. Tel: 04-6425689), on 5 January 2019. The service centre is owned by Prima Pearl Auto Sdn. Bhd. Normally, I would service my car at Toyota Service Centre Jalan Jelutong (owned by UMW Toyota Motor… Read More »