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 »
Bibik’s Kitchen is a Nyonya restaurant in Georgetown, located at 73, Jalan Sri Bahari, 10050 Georgetown, Penang (Tel: 04-2610681). The restaurant is on the same row of shop houses as Saigon House Cuisine (Vietnamese food), and diagonally opposite The Ship Restaurant (Sri Bahari branch). It is opened Tuesday–Sunday, with the opening hours from 11.30AM-3.00PM and 6.00PM-9.00PM. The restaurant… Read More »
The Magic Of Science roadshow was held at the Gurney Paragon Mall on 11-12 August 2018. The roadshow was organized by Tech Dome Penang, with the aim of allowing children (and shoppers) to discover the wonders of science. After Gurney Paragon Mall, the roadshow will also be held at Gurney Plaza (25-26 August 2018) and Queensbay Mall (29-30… 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 »
I recently had the buffet lunch at The Light Hotel (July 2018). The buffet is located at Spice Brasserie on the ground floor. The unique thing about The Light Hotel lunch buffet is that it serves many dishes that you would find in a nasi kandar restaurant: curry fish, curry chicken, curry squid (sotong), curry prawn, curry lamb,… Read More »
Chew Jetty is one of the Clan Jetties located along Pengkalan Weld (Weld Quay), Georgetown, Penang. It is located near the Penang Ferry Terminal. The houses at the Clan Jetties are built on stilts. I visited Chew Jetty together with my family on Saturday, 21 July 2018. There is a sign at the entrance providing some information about… Read More »
Li Er Cafe, located along Jalan Burma (Address: 349, Jalan Burma, 10350 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 017-4643757) is well known for its Nyonya kuih. The cafe is opened from 7.30AM-4.30PM daily, except Thursdays. In Penang, Nyonya kuih can typically be found at stalls near the market (pasar). At Li Er Cafe, customers get to enjoy Nyonya kuih in a… 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 »
When visiting shopping malls, children typically like to play at the indoor playgrounds or amusement parks. Blok Space at Gurney Paragon Mall provides a different type of activity. Children gets to play with Lego at Blok Space, where they get to build stuff with Lego blocks and practice their creativity. At Gurney Paragon Mall, parents can drop off… Read More »