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 »
Audio Vision Sales & Service specializes in repairing electrical appliances, including CD/DVD player, television, vacuum cleaner, oven, and many others. The shop’s sign board has a huge “PHILIPS” word, but the shop also services many other brands. The service centre is located in Taman Lumba Kuda (Address: 47, Lorong Lumba Kuda, Taman Lumba Kuda, 11400 Air Itam, Penang.… Read More »
Over the years, I have engaged the services of plumbers to fix water-related issues in the house. I created this blog post to share the contacts of plumbers in Penang that I have engaged before, and provided satisfactory plumbing services to me. Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on situations. I provide the information with no implied warranty Here… Read More »
Nationwide Express is one of the courier services in Malaysia. Here is the list of Nationwide Express branches in Penang: Nationwide Express (Fortune Park, beside Elite House Restaurant) 2, Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong 2, Fortune Park, 11600 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2813107. Nationwide Express Seberang Jaya Lot 5356, Jalan Jelawat, Seberang Jaya Industrial Estate, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang. Tel: 04-3995567.… Read More »
Island Hospital is one of the major private hospitals in Penang. The hospital has specialists and consultants in all the major medical fields, and many of the doctors are well known practitioners in Penang. I went to Island Hospital for a medical check-up recently (16 November 2018). The medical screening centre, named “i health”, is located on the… Read More »