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 »
Ninja Van is a growing courier company in South East Asia. The company was founded in 2014, starting its operation in Singapore. Over the years, Ninja Van has expanded to Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. It has established itself as a tech-enabled express logistics company providing delivery services for businesses of all sizes in South East Asia.… Read More »
Orchard Ville is a condominium nestled among the greeneries in Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, Penang. Completed in 2016, its location is about 5 minutes’ drive from the popular Setia Pearl Island development (Address: Orchard Ville, Lengkok Kelicap, Mutiara Perdana, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang). The condominium consists of 2 blocks, with a skybridge connecting them (for viewing). Although there… Read More »
Ong Cheng Huat Seafood is a popular restaurant in Butterworth, Penang. Located in a village area off Jalan Bagan Lallang, customers will have to drive through some narrow village roads to reach the restaurant. Its address is: 6093, Kampung Pokok Keras, 13400 Butterworth, Penang (Tel: 012-4535188). It is best to use Google Maps or Waze to navigate to… Read More »
GDEX (or GD Express) is a major courier/delivery services company in Malaysia. Founded in 1997, the company has grown steadily to over 150 stations in Malaysia and Singapore. GDEX provides domestic and international courier, as well as logistics services. With the advent of e-commerce, the services provided by companies like GDEX will undoubtedly become more important to both… Read More »