Qualitas Medical Group is a major primary healthcare provider in Malaysia. Companies providing healthcare benefits for their employees typically have Qualitas clinics under its list of panel clinics. Here is the list of Qualitas clinics in Penang: Klinik Aman (Bayan Baru) 70-01-64, Level One, D’Piazza Mall, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11960 Bayan Lepas, Penang. Tel: 04-6452793. Klinik… Read More »
The Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple is one of the oldest temples in the region. The Tanjung Tokong town itself actually got its name from this old “tokong” (“tokong” is the Malay word for temple). Tua Pek Kong is believed to be a Chinese merchant named Zhang Li, who lived and died on Penang Island. He is… Read More »
I would like to share that there is a tailor shop at the Pasar Dan Kompleks Makanan Jalan Permai, Gelugor, near Centrio Avenue. The name of the shop is Gaya Tailor and it is opened Monday to Friday, 11AM to 5PM. The shop is operated by an “aunty”. I used the tailor’s service some time ago, before Chinese… Read More »
Giant Bicycles is the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer, headquartered in Taiwan. In Penang, there is a Giant Bicycles shop in Tanjung Tokong. (Address: 123, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Kampung Masjid, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Tel: 04-8920123). The Giant Bicycles shop in Tanjung Tokong has a good selection of bicycles and biking accessories. Recently, I went to the shop to… Read More »
I was looking to buy an external hard disk recently, and was wondering if there is any ordinary computer shop that I can buy it from (instead of going to PC Depot). So, I went to Bukit Jambul Complex on a Friday (9 March 2018) to see if I can find any computer shops there. It turned out… Read More »
MPH Bookstores is one of the major bookstore chains in Malaysia. It has many branches/outlets across the country, especially in Kuala Lumpur. The MPH Bookstores outlets in Penang are listed below: MPH Bookstores Gurney Plaza 170-03-53A/55, 3rd Floor, Gurney Plaza, Gurney Drive, 10250 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2274202. MPH Bookstores MYDIN Bukit Mertajam F15 & F16, First Floor, Mydin… Read More »
POPULAR Bookstore is a major book store chain in Malaysia, with 89 stores across the country. It provides a convenient place for people to buy many types of books and stationery. Here is the list of POPULAR Bookstore outlets in Penang: POPULAR Bookstore Gurney Plaza 170-03-20, Level 3, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2269294 /… Read More »
Q-dees is a well known kindergarten / preschool chain, with over 200 branches in Malaysia. Its programmes are designed to provide children with an enriching early childhood education, before they enter primary school. The Q-dees centres are managed through the franchise model, where each centre will use the syllabus/programmes developed by Q-dees. Here is the list of Q-dees… Read More »
The Light Collection Condominiums (Light Collection I, II, III & IV) are high-end developments within The Light Waterfront, developed by IJM Land. I got the chance to tour the The Light Collections recently, and was impressed with the seawater lake within the condominiums’ compound. The seawater lake contains corals and sea fishes, including small sharks, stingrays, and other… Read More »
Getha is a major company in Malaysia that specializes in the manufacturing of natural latex-based mattresses and bedding products. Their products are typically higher-priced, but they are of good quality. Getha has retail outlets across major cities in Malaysia, where customers can shop for natural latex-based mattresses and bedding products. Here is the list of Getha retail outlets/shops… Read More »