Enclosed by the wrap-around semi-circle structure of the resort building, the true paradise of Golden Sands are it’s magnificent pool, laid-back gardens, open terraces and as it’s name suggests, the golden sandy beach that lines it’s shore front. More
Nestled among centuries-old rain trees and built in a traditional Minangkabau (roof) style, lies the vast sprawling 30-acre resort of Rasa Sayang. It’s name, literally translated to mean ‘feel love’ is both apt and true.
Hidden behind a curtain of rainforest trees, the Parkroyal Penang, painted mint green in colour is almost completely camouflaged from sight, it is only when you turn in to it’s almost concealed entrance that the resort reveals itself to you. More
The Bayview Beach Resort is the last hotel along the stretch of Batu Ferringhi resorts. Situated along the beach front, it has 250 rooms in a high-rise building that is surrounded by landscaped gardens and swimming pools. More
Where The Golden Sands Resorts epitomises the laid-back beach style and the Parkroyal offers a more sedate, calming atmosphere, the Hard Rock Hotel specialises in a party, all-out fun time for all the family. More
Known as Mee Hoon Kueh in Hokkien, a local dialect commonly spoken among the Malaysian Chinese community is a flat noodle dish. The noodle is handmade and prepared fresh at the stall either hand pulled which is quite a feat to witness or with a pasta maker. You can order this dry or with soup. More
On the ninth day of the Chinese New Year, the Hokkien Community celebrates the birthday of the Jade Emperor God. More commonly known as the Hokkien New Year, it is often celebrated on a larger scale than the Chinese New Year itself.
Think Cornish pasties, only smaller and spicier. Curry Puff or known to the locals as Karipap is a savoury snack taken as breakfast in the morning or late afternoon tea. But being Penangnites, food is consumed at any time of the day and so is Curry Puff. More
Fancy a spot of shopping on the mainland, check out the Global Indian Fiesta at Auto City in Juru and while you are there,
Global Indian Fiesta 2015
Date: 22-28 June 2015 (Mon to Sun)
Time: 12.00pm to 10.00pm
Venue: Auto City, Juru More
When in Penang, you will never be short of places to eat, even more so during festive seasons.
Ramadan Bazaars 2015
Date: 18 June – 16 July
Time: 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: Various locations below More
A trip to Malaysia is almost certainly incomplete without a night market experience, even more so in Penang. More
A national independence day celebration, the Merdeka Parade (or Independence parade) is celebrated on a grand scale throughout the country.
Lion Dance teams from different parts of the world will be coming to Penang in August to compete with each other in this adrenaline pumping International Lion Dance on Stilts Competition. More
If you are the arty type and loves to follow the local art scene, events, exhibitions, galleries, street art and graffiti, there is no better place to be than in Penang especially in the month of August. More
Here is Penang, we are never short of both traditional and new celebrations and festivals. We will jump at any change to celebrate, so when the Consulate-General of Japan wishes to host an annual festival here in our very own ‘backyard’ we made this a memorable event for everyone with our friends in the land of the rising sun. More