The Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) organized a Charity Walkathon in Jelutong recently on 7 July 2019 (Sunday). The BLIA organization is associated with Fo Guang Shan, a major Buddhist organization in Taiwan. The theme of the walkathon is My Earth, My Home / Faith & Legacy. The walkathon’s starting point is at the Japanese Garden’s Dewan JKKK… Read More »
If you are looking to have seafood in the Gurney Drive area, Bali Hai Restaurant is a popular choice (Address: 90, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2281272). The restaurant is located on the stretch of Persiaran Gurney near Lorong Burma, where Setia V Residences is located. There are parking spaces beside and behind the restaurant, so it… Read More »
Super Tanker Food Court is a big hawker centre in Taman Lip Sin / Lip Sin Garden (Address: Lengkok Nipah, Taman Lip Sin, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang). It is located right beside SMJK (C) Phor Tay (Phor Tay High School) and opposite the Super Tanker Wet Market. As it is a big food court, you can find many… Read More »
Trinity Dental Surgery is a dental clinic in Vantage Tanjung Tokong (Address: A-G-7, Vantage Tanjung Tokong, Jalan Desiran Tanjung 4, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Tel: 04-8930407 / 04-8999288). The dental clinic is open 7 days a week: Monday – Saturday (10AM – 8PM) and Sunday (10AM – 6PM). Personally, I had good experiences having dental treatment at Trinity… Read More »
Wiener Music Conservatory is a music school in Georgetown, Penang offering piano classes. The music centre is located on the 2nd Floor, No 25, Jalan Jones, 10250 Georgetown, Penang (Tel: 012-4219807). The principal, Ms. Ho is an experienced piano teacher. She conducts classes in a lively manner. Students can take exams conducted by ABRSM (Associated Board of the… Read More »
Raffel Park is a recreational park in Gelugor, Penang. The park was built by BSG Property, about the same time as when Raffel Residence was developed. The design of Raffel Park leverages the elevated nature of the site, creating a landscape that captures the unique hilly characteristics of the Bukit Gambir region. Raffel Park is roughly divided into… Read More »
BMS Organics is a chain store selling organic food/products and also operating organic vegetarian cafes. The company’s mission is to promote a holistic, healthy lifestyle and an eco-friendly diet. Started in Subang Jaya, Selangor more than a decade ago, BMS Organics has grown to more than 41 outlets and 21 organic vegetarian restaurants. Here is the list of… Read More »
Honda Service Centre Sungai Pinang is the main service centre for Honda cars in Penang island. The service centre, owned by Kah Motor Co. Sdn. Bhd. is located at the end of Lengkok Sungai Pinang (Address: 122-J, Lengkok Sungai Pinang, 10150 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2815100). Upon turning into Lengkok Sungai Pinang, you will see the Honda Sales Centre/Showroom… Read More »
The Setia Spice Convention Centre Roof Garden is a landscaped rooftop garden. It is an excellent place for recreation, exercise, and relaxation. The roof garden consists of the Central Lawn, Kids Park (playground), and Bamboo Garden. The Central Lawn, the main part of the rooftop garden, consists of 2 grass fields, with jogging track around them. Visitors can… Read More »
I recently went down to Georgetown with my family to have the Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul. It was on the first day of Hari Raya Puasa (5 June 2019). I had not had the chendul here at the Lebuh Keng Kwee main branch for quite some time, although I did enjoy their chendol at various branches around… Read More »