De Pauh Garden is a restaurant in Permatang Pauh serving Malay, Western and Thai food (Address: Lot PT 1618, MK6, Jalan Permatang Pauh, 13500 Seberang Perai, Penang. Tel: 04-3991618). It is a huge restaurant, with both non air-cond and air-cond (VIP) sections. Even though the restaurant is huge, it is usually crowded especially during dinner time. I had… Read More »
Affin Bank is a bank in Malaysia that provides a suite of financial products and services catered to both retail and corporate customers. It started operations in January 2001, following a merger between Perwira Affin Bank Berhad and BSN Commercial (M) Berhad in August 2000. At the time of writing, Affin Bank has a network of 110 branches… Read More »
The Jalan Permai Market And Food Complex (Pasar Dan Kompleks Makanan Jalan Permai) is a relatively new market. At the time of writing, the food court area is open, but there is no seller in the market side of the complex yet. There is a stall at the food court, called SM TIFENS which serves excellent Indian food… Read More »
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) or National Higher Education Fund Corporation is an agency responsible for disbursing study loans to Malaysian students pursuing tertiary education. PTPTN also manages the Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (SSPN-i), a Syariah-compliant education savings fund for tertiary education. The Malaysian government provides tax relief to encourage the Malaysian people to save money in… Read More »
The Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) organized a Charity Walkathon in Jelutong recently on 7 July 2019 (Sunday). The BLIA organization is associated with Fo Guang Shan, a major Buddhist organization in Taiwan. The theme of the walkathon is My Earth, My Home / Faith & Legacy. The walkathon’s starting point is at the Japanese Garden’s Dewan JKKK… Read More »
If you are looking to have seafood in the Gurney Drive area, Bali Hai Restaurant is a popular choice (Address: 90, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2281272). The restaurant is located on the stretch of Persiaran Gurney near Lorong Burma, where Setia V Residences is located. There are parking spaces beside and behind the restaurant, so it… Read More »
Super Tanker Food Court is a big hawker centre in Taman Lip Sin / Lip Sin Garden (Address: Lengkok Nipah, Taman Lip Sin, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang). It is located right beside SMJK (C) Phor Tay (Phor Tay High School) and opposite the Super Tanker Wet Market. As it is a big food court, you can find many… Read More »
Trinity Dental Surgery is a dental clinic in Vantage Tanjung Tokong (Address: A-G-7, Vantage Tanjung Tokong, Jalan Desiran Tanjung 4, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Tel: 04-8930407 / 04-8999288). The dental clinic is open 7 days a week: Monday – Saturday (10AM – 8PM) and Sunday (10AM – 6PM). Personally, I had good experiences having dental treatment at Trinity… Read More »
Wiener Music Conservatory is a music school in Georgetown, Penang offering piano classes. The music centre is located on the 2nd Floor, No 25, Jalan Jones, 10250 Georgetown, Penang (Tel: 012-4219807). The principal, Ms. Ho is an experienced piano teacher. She conducts classes in a lively manner. Students can take exams conducted by ABRSM (Associated Board of the… Read More »
Raffel Park is a recreational park in Gelugor, Penang. The park was built by BSG Property, about the same time as when Raffel Residence was developed. The design of Raffel Park leverages the elevated nature of the site, creating a landscape that captures the unique hilly characteristics of the Bukit Gambir region. Raffel Park is roughly divided into… Read More »