All posts tagged "Penang"
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0Food & Drink7 Places for a Lazy Brunch or Sumptuous Lunch during the Weekend in Penang
After five consecutive days of rising at the break of dawn, it is only fair - nay, only deserving - that we...
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0Food & Drink8 Places for a Classic British Afternoon Tea in Penang
Appreciate the simple, unadulterated pleasure of a cup of tea and warm scone
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011TravelThe Best Bits of Penang’s Famous Seaside Town, Batu Ferringhi
One of Penang’s most popular destinations is Batu Ferringhi or ‘foreigner’s rock’ on the northern shores of the island.
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01EntertainmentThe Opening of The Top@Komtar in Penang
Frances Wilks explores the renovations and new attractions of the highest place in George Town – the iconic Komtar building. I first...
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0Food & Drink7 Healthy Eating Spots in Penang
Fortunately, the clean eating food trend seems to be picking up and more meatless / vegetarian cafes are sprouting up across the...
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0TravelThe Chinese community in Penang: so much more than char kuey teow
From the soaring pagoda at Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple to a small but celebrated food stall dishing out Penang’s most famous noodles,...
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0Culture & ReligionGong Xi Fa Cai: Where to welcome The Year of the Fire Rooster in Penang
In 2017 Chinese New Year begins on 28 January but many celebrations actually start on the eve of it – the night...
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0Culture & ReligionLearning about China’s Gate of Heroes in Penang
PENDFAS (Penang Decorative and Fine Arts Society) is now here – the first group in Asia
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0Culture & Religion13 walking tours and heritage trails around Malaysia for active explorers
The best way to get to know a city is to step out into the streets and start walking. Take your time; check...
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0TravelA place in Malaysia you’ve probably never heard of: Pulau Aman
As part of a series of features on the unsung heroes of Malaysia’s countryside and rural towns, called ‘A place in Malaysia you’ve...
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0Community6 networks and resources for new expats in Penang
Whether you’ve just arrived on the island, are merely passing through, or are an experienced habitué, there are always emerging networks and...
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01EntertainmentA walk through Art and Garden in Penang
Frances Wilks visits the otherworldly “Art and Garden” where ordinariness is turned on its head and encounters its creator, Fuan Wong.
