Bank Rakyat is an Islamic cooperative bank established on 28 September 1954 under the Cooperative Ordinance 1948. In 2002, the bank transformed its operation from a conventional banking system to a banking system based on Syariah. Today, Bank Rakyat is the biggest Islamic cooperative bank in Malaysia. Here is the list of Bank Rakyat branches in Penang: Bank… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
I found out recently that it is quite difficult to find a capable roof leakage repair contractor in Penang. Many contractors may claim that they are able to repair roof leakages, but they are normally not the expert, and may give the wrong advice in terms of what to repair. I did finally manage to find an experienced… Read More »