This year, Gurney Plaza has put up an elaborate Chinese New Year decoration for the Lunar New Year Of The Tiger at its Centre Atrium. Dubbed the Splendour Of Spring, the decoration depicts a celestial garden surrounded by tall and strong bamboos, whilst being embellished by delicate blossoming flowers. In the heart of the garden, there is a… Read More »
Note: This is a delayed post, as I didn’t manage to write this up earlier. I figured I would write and post this anyway, even though we are now well into the year 2022. Gurney Paragon Mall’s decorations for Christmas 2021 was simple and nice. It consisted of a big, beautifully decorated Christmas tree at the Atrium, and… Read More »
This year, Straits Quay celebrates Christmas with a huge Christmas tree decoration at the centre of Straits Court. Standing tall at 30 feet, the giant Christmas tree is beautifully decorated with boat helms, life buoys, starfish and glittering lights. The theme of Straits Quay’s Christmas celebration this year is “A Nautical Christmas”, so the decorations consist of lots… Read More »
Christmas is approaching this holiday season. It is the time of the year to celebrate. Queensbay Mall has put up a glorious Christmas decoration at its Central Atrium. Dubbed the Rhythm Of Dreams, visiting the place feels like stepping into a magical realm. There are rows of lush red Christmas trees, reindeers, colourful plants, a fountain and other… Read More »
Winter Wonderland is here at Gurney Plaza, as Christmas is just around the corner. This year’s Gurney Plaza Christmas decoration brings us an enchanted forest with a charming castle. The main Christmas tree at the centre of the attraction was designed in collaboration with KARL LAGERFELD, in conjunction with its second store opening in Malaysia. It is 28… Read More »
Bake With Yen is a major baking ingredients retail chain in Malaysia. Founded in 1987 with its first store in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Bake With Yen has since expanded to over 40 stores across the country. The company specializes in the manufacturing, supply, distribution and retail of baking ingredients, premixes, accessories and tools. They even… Read More »
Chili Head Bar & Eatery is a stylish Thai restaurant and bar at Straits Quay (Address: 3A-G-11, Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Tel: 04-8903009). It is located right next to Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. Facing the marina, the restaurant/bar is a nice place to enjoy Thai food and… Read More »
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a coffee shop chain established in 1963 in Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded by Herbert Hyman, who, with his wife discovered quality coffee while honeymooning in Sweden. This sparked his decision to import, roast and sell gourmet coffee in Los Angeles. Over the years, The Coffee Bean & Tea… Read More »
Deepavali (Diwali) this year coincides with the country’s reopening of the economy and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. With inter-state travelling now allowed for those fully vaccinated, many visitors thronged to Penang during Deepavali, taking advantage of the public holiday. Gurney Plaza is one of the people’s favourites, judging from the large number of people visiting the mall.… Read More »
JJ Garden is a newly opened food court in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Officially opened on 20 October 2021, JJ Garden is located roughly behind the Tanjung Bungah Market (Address: Jalan Sungai Kelian, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Tel: 012-4823909). It is slightly off the main road, but is pretty easy to find. There are also ample car park spaces… Read More »