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 »
BMS Organics is a chain store selling organic food/products and also operating organic vegetarian cafes. The company’s mission is to promote a holistic, healthy lifestyle and an eco-friendly diet. Started in Subang Jaya, Selangor more than a decade ago, BMS Organics has grown to more than 41 outlets and 21 organic vegetarian restaurants. Here is the list of… Read More »
Honda Service Centre Sungai Pinang is the main service centre for Honda cars in Penang island. The service centre, owned by Kah Motor Co. Sdn. Bhd. is located at the end of Lengkok Sungai Pinang (Address: 122-J, Lengkok Sungai Pinang, 10150 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2815100). Upon turning into Lengkok Sungai Pinang, you will see the Honda Sales Centre/Showroom… Read More »
The Setia Spice Convention Centre Roof Garden is a landscaped rooftop garden. It is an excellent place for recreation, exercise, and relaxation. The roof garden consists of the Central Lawn, Kids Park (playground), and Bamboo Garden. The Central Lawn, the main part of the rooftop garden, consists of 2 grass fields, with jogging track around them. Visitors can… Read More »
I recently went down to Georgetown with my family to have the Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul. It was on the first day of Hari Raya Puasa (5 June 2019). I had not had the chendul here at the Lebuh Keng Kwee main branch for quite some time, although I did enjoy their chendol at various branches around… Read More »
Organic food is getting more popular in Penang. It is quite convenient to purchase them in organic food shops and in supermarkets like Tesco, AEON, Giant and Jaya Grocer. I was in Pulau Tikus recently, and noticed that there are quite a number of organic food stores here, especially in the area near the Pulau Tikus Wet Market.… Read More »
If you like Chinese herbal soup, the Souper Tang Restaurant at Gurney Plaza is a place that you should try out (Address: Lot No. 170-01-31, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney 10250 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-3751697). At the time of writing, Souper Tang at Gurney Plaza is its only outlet in Penang, but another branch may be opened in Queensbay… Read More »
Penang Badminton Academy (officially opened in 9 May 2014) is a badminton hall built by the Penang State Government, with contributions from ECM Libra Foundation. It is located within the same compound as the Karpal Singh Penang Learning Centre, which also houses the Penang Math Platform. Its address is 550, Jalan Kaki Bukit, Kampung Kastam, 11700 Gelugor, Penang… Read More »
Penang Math Platform (PMP) is a Mathematics learning centre setup as part of the Penang STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative. Other centres that were setup under the Penang STEM initiative include the Penang Science Cluster, Tech Dome Penang, Penang Skills Development Centre and @CAT. The Penang Math Platform is housed in Karpal Singh Penang Learning Centre… Read More »