I use Tokio Marine for my car insurance. Normally, I would renew the car insurance by phone and email communications with Tokio Marine. I will have to fill up a form authorizing Tokio Marine to charge my credit card for the payment. Recently, I was a little late in renewing my car insurance, so I decided to go… Read More »
Tesco is a major retailer of groceries and general merchandise, headquartered in England. Today, Tesco has many stores in Penang, comprising of Tesco Hypermarket, Tesco Extra, and Tesco Pernama Express stores. Here is the list of Tesco stores in Penang: Tesco Penang (near E-Gate) No. 1, Lebuh Tengku Kudin 1, Bandar Jelutong, 11700 Gelugor, Penang. Tel: 04-6594942. Tesco… Read More »
If you buy something from Lazada (http://www.lazada.com.my), the item will normally be sent to you via Lazada Express courier service. Lazada Express will send the purchased item straight to your house. However, sometimes it may be easier to pick up the parcel yourself at Lazada Express because you may not be home to receive the item. I recently… Read More »
I recently applied for a Malaysian Passport for my daughter at the Penang Immigration Department in Georgetown, Penang. I was there on Friday, 24 August 2018, and the place was very crowded. To apply for a Malaysian Passport for children, you will need to bring both the original and photostated copies of the children’s birth certificate, the children’s… Read More »
Young Ones Shopping Centre is a retail store selling stationery, sports equipment, books, and other items. Its first store was established in 1978 at No. 48, Jalan Burmah, Georgetown, Penang. It can be considered one of the oldest businesses in Penang. Since then, the business has grown into a few stores/branches across Penang. Here is the list of… Read More »
Pyjama Drama is a unique and inspiring programme which incorporates drama, play, music, movement and interactions for babies, toddlers and young children up to 7 years old. In Penang, there is a Pyjama Drama centre in Tanjung Bungah (Address: 10-1, Lebuh Lembah Permai 4, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Tel: +6012-9388116), where Pyjama Drama classes are held. There are… Read More »
Eu Yan Sang is a popular Chinese traditional medicine chain store. Its first shop was established in Gopeng, Perak back in 1879. Today, it is a big company headquartered in Singapore. Eu Yan Sang has many stores in Malaysia. Here is the list of Eu Yan Sang stores in Penang: Eu Yan Sang Lebuh Chulia 156, Lebuh Chulia,… Read More »
HSBC is one of the major banks in the world. Its presence in Penang dates back to 1884. Here is the list of HSBC branches in Penang: HSBC Georgetown Branch 1, Lebuh Downing, 10300 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2629441. HSBC Queensbay / Bayan Lepas Branch 26, 28 & 30, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. Tel: 04-2595230. HSBC… Read More »
My family recently took an AirAsia flight from Penang International Airport to Pulau Langkawi (19 June 2018). It has been a while since I board a plane at Penang Airport, and I was quite impressed with the “upgrade” that Penang Airport had gone through. The check-in / baggage-drop process for the AirAsia flight was a little chaotic, but… Read More »
Kindermusik is a music and movement programme for toddlers and young children. The classes use music, songs, games, and movement to enrich the children’s learning environment. In addition, young children get to interact with each other in the Kindermusik class. Here is a list of Kindermusik Centres in Penang: Kindermusik at The Whyte House HQ 4K-2, Tingkat Kenari,… Read More »