MK Smart Auto Service Centre is a car service centre in the heart of Georgetown, Penang. The workshop is located on a side road (Jalan Singapura) off Jalan Dato Keramat, so it is not easily visible unless you turn into the road. I am writing this blog post because I had a very good experience with the mechanics… Read More »
There is currently a makeshift indoor playground on the Lower Ground Floor – Main Atrium of 1st Avenue Mall. Named the Moo Moo Balloon Farm, the indoor playground will be in operation from 18 May 2023 to 11 June 2023. As its name implies, the playground’s design is based on a cow’s farm. And it is not surprising… Read More »
Craving for Japanese food? Head over to Tairyo Izakaya at E-Gate. The restaurant/bar is located at the far end of the E-Gate building, in the shop lots previously occupied by Papparich E-Gate. Tairyo Izakaya offers a good selection of Japanese food and alcoholic drinks, and I believe most people go there for the food. Tairyo Izakaya has a… Read More »
A painting/colouring competition was held in 1st Avenue Mall on Sunday, 14 May 2023. The theme of the competition was the Rabbit zodiac (2023 is the Year of the Rabbit), so the rabbit is the main character in the drawings painted by participants. Participants were divided into 2 categories based on their age: Group A (7-9 years old)… Read More »
This year’s Wesak Day celebration fell on Thursday, 4 May 2023 (part of a short work week which also include the May 1st Labour Day holiday). This year marks the 2567th year of the Buddhist calendar. For the first time in 3 years (after the COVID-19 pandemic), the Wesak Day procession was being held again in Penang, with… Read More »
The World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) organized the 2023 Sport Stacking Championship at 1st Avenue Mall, Penang last Sunday, 30 April 2023. The event started from 9.00 AM in the morning till 5.00 PM in the afternoon. Sport stacking is probably not very popular in Malaysia, but the championship at 1st Avenue Mall has managed to attract a… Read More »
The Hari Raya Aidilfitri decorations at Straits Quay this year were simple and nostalgic. The decorations depict a kampung house and its surrounding on one side, and a sampan (wooden boat) and the sea on the other side. Both of these sceneries were synonymous with the Malay communities in the rural areas. There was a wooden walkway (bridge)… Read More »
Queensbay Mall presented a golden Hari Raya Aidilfitri decoration this year. Transporting us back to the olden days “Malay Royal Courtyard”, the “Senandung Aidilfitri” decorations are royally beautiful and photo-worthy. There are golden arches with beautiful Islamic-inspired designs, and palm trees dotted around the area. For avid shoppers, there are various stalls on the side that blended well… Read More »
Mixue Ice Cream & Tea was launched in Zhengzhou, China in 1997 by Mr Zhang Hongchao (a college student). Starting up Mixue, Mr Zhang’s goal was to bring high quality and affordable products to everyone around the world. That is quite a lofty mission, but it looks like he has been pretty successfully, gauging from the expansion of… Read More »
If you are looking for Thai food in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, head over to Krung Thep, a small, simple Thai restaurant in Lorong Selamat. The restaurant is quite easy to find. Upon entering Lorong Selamat, there is a row of restaurants on the left hand side, where Krung Thep is located. The shop is located roughly… Read More »