HSBC Branches In Penang

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 »

Taking A Flight From Penang International Airport To Pulau Langkawi

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 Centres In Penang

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 »

Ah Leng Char Koay Teow, Air Itam, Penang

The most famous char koay teow stall in Air Itam is probably Ah Leng Char Koay Teow (Address: Lorong Zoo 6, 11500 Air Itam, Penang. Tel: 012-4983962). The stall is opened in the evening, around 5PM to 10.30PM. At Ah Leng Char Koay Teow stall, you can order either a “Regular” or “Special” char koay teow. The “Regular”… Read More »

Penang Airport Parking Fee / Charges

Penang Airport has both long-term and short-term parking available. This is very convenient for travellers who would like to drive to the airport, park and get on their flight. At the time of writing (30 June 2018), the parking fee/charges at the Penang Airport are as follows: 1st hour to 12 hours – RM2 per hour 12 hours… Read More »

Asian Food Festival At Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang (June 2018)

Last weekend (22-24 June 2018), there was an Asian Food Festival event held at Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Many food stalls were setup at the Straits Quay promenade (along the marina area), selling unique street food from many countries in the Asian region – South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, and others. Here are some pictures from… Read More »

Straits Quay Market Street Bazaar June 2018

My family and I visited Straits Quay last Sunday afternoon (24 June 2018). We were there to have Nyonya food at the Nyonya Breeze Desire Restaurant, and was delighted that the Straits Quay Market Street Bazaar was also on that day. I believe the Straits Quay Market Street Bazaar is held on the last weekend of each month.… Read More »