Category Archives: General

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 »

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 »

My family recently took an AirAsia flight from Penang International Airport to Pulau Langkawi (19 June 2018). It has been a while since I board a plane at Penang Airport, and I was quite impressed with the “upgrade” that Penang Airport had gone through. The check-in / baggage-drop process for the AirAsia flight was a little chaotic, but… Read More »

Kindermusik is a music and movement programme for toddlers and young children. The classes use music, songs, games, and movement to enrich the children’s learning environment. In addition, young children get to interact with each other in the Kindermusik class. Here is a list of Kindermusik Centres in Penang: Kindermusik at The Whyte House HQ 4K-2, Tingkat Kenari,… Read More »

Penang Airport has both long-term and short-term parking available. This is very convenient for travellers who would like to drive to the airport, park and get on their flight. At the time of writing (30 June 2018), the parking fee/charges at the Penang Airport are as follows: 1st hour to 12 hours – RM2 per hour 12 hours… Read More »

This year, Wesak Day was observed on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. In conjunction with Wesak Day 2018, the Malaysian Buddhist Association (182, Jalan Burma, 10050 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2262690) organized many events. Many devotees were at the Malaysian Buddhist Association praying to Lord Buddha. Inside the Lim Poon Kim Memorial Hall many devotees lined up, taking turns to… Read More »

Cold Storage is a supermarket chain that specializes in fresh produce (fruits, vegetables, salmon, poultry, beef, lamb, etc.) and other quality products. Most of our daily needs are available at Cold Storage supermarkets. Cold Storage has many outlets across Malaysia. Here is the list of Cold Storage branches in Penang: Cold Storage Gurney Plaza 170-B1-15, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran… Read More »

The Learning Garden is a kindergarten located at The York House, Halaman York, Georgetown, Penang (Address: 121, Halaman York, 10450 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2293386). It recently held its Sports Day 2018 on 6 May 2018 (Sunday). I am so happy to have attended the fun event. The Learning Garden Sports Day 2018 is a fun family event. The… Read More »

Greenlane Auto Services is a car service centre in Island Glades, Penang (Address: 12, Lorong Delima 1, Taman Island Glades, 11600 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-6554066). It is located on the same road as Gembira Parade, Hing Long Cafe, O & N Coffee Shop, and US Pizza Restaurant. I have been using the services of Greenlane Auto Services for a… Read More »