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Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi

Ben — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:32:26 +0000

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Cheah Kongsi

Ben — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:22:13 +0000

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Batu Ferringhi Waterfall

Ben — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:59:36 +0000

Hidden amidst hotels and condos is a waterfall with clear and cool water cascading down a field of colorful rocks. Related posts: It’s hot at the Penang waterfall (AsiaOne) The Titi Kerawang waterfall in Balik Pulau used to be... ATVs terrorising Batu Ferringhi beach TOURISTS staying in Batu Ferringhi beach hotels in Penang now... 4. [...] Related posts:

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P. Ramlee’s House

Ben — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:08:44 +0000

The building is a restored wooden house that commemorates the late P. Ramlee, Malaysia’s foremost singer, actor, composer, and director.

Originally built in 1926 by his father and uncle, the house had previously undergone successive repairs before being taken over by the National Archives as an extension of its P. Ramlee Memorial project in Kuala Lumpur. Items on display at the house include his life history, personal memorabilia related to his life in Penang, and items belonging to his family.

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Toy Museum

Ben — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:05:24 +0000

There are more than 100,000 items of international brands of collectible models and toys. You are free to pose with the most iconic life size figures from the block buster movies and computer games. Related posts: P. Ramlee’s House The building is a restored wooden house that commemorates the... Penang toy museum a hit with [...] Related posts:

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Jerejak Island

Ben — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:01:00 +0000

An island which used to be a sanctuary for lepers long ago. Now a tourism spot with rock-climbing, paintball and jungle trekking activities.

It was once known as the Alcatraz of Malaysia due to the high security prison which was set up in the 60s and closed down in the 90s.

To visit the island, you can purchase a day package from Jerejak Resort & Spa, the only resort on Jerejak Island. The ticket can be purchase at the jetty on the Penang Island. Accomodation is also available at the resort. The details of the day package is as follows.

Jerejak Day Experience Package:

RM50 (Adult) / RM30 (Children)

The package includes…

Return ferry transfer.
Meal + drink (set meal or buffet).
Free usage of suspension bridge.
Free usage of flying fox.
Free usage of wall climbing.
Free usage of archery.
Free usage of table tennis.
Free usage of swimming pool.
Scheduled jungle trekking.

Other than that, free Wifi access is available around the pool area. Other activities such as cycling and paintball are available at additional cost.

Since the package includes meal + drink, try to reach the island before or around lunch hour. Please refer to the ferry schedule.

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Court House

Ben — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:05:55 +0000

Built in 1905 as the premises of the Supreme Court, it houses the High Court of the Penang State. The building is a mishmash of styles typical of Straits Colonial architecture. A Logan’s Monument within its compound serves as a memorial to James Richardson Logan. He was an outstanding lawyer of the Straits Settlements, an ethnologist and a fearless legal writer who edited the Penang Gazette and founded the Journal of the Indian Archipelago and Eastern Asia. It is also called Logan’s Journals, an academic masterpiece generally considered as the precursor to the Journal of the Straits Branch.

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Tropical Fruits Farm

Ben — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:02:40 +0000

Tropical Fruit Farm is situated about 800ft above sea level on the hilly terrain of Teluk Bahang in Penang is an ideal location for cultivating many types of tropical and sub-tropical fruit trees. The orchard covers 25 acres and it was developed back in 1993 with a few objectives in mind. First of all, to conserve the rare and exotic fruit trees. Secondly, to educate and promote to the locals as well as foreigners of the gift that our land is blessed with. Lastly, to play a positive role towards agriculture and eco / agro tourism amid the intensive development in our state’s rural areas.

Over the years, the orchard has acquired many rare and exotic fruit trees from the region as well as from far-flung corners of the globe such as Central and South America, Central Africa, India, the Middle East, the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands etc. Today the orchard boasts of a collection of over 250 different species and the list is still growing.

The farm endeavours to use only organic fertilisers. Some of which are processed in the farm using fruit waste collected from around the farm. Chemicals are only used when absolutely necessary. In the farm, our aim is to work towards a cleaner environment for the future.

Apart from viewing the fruits of course there would be sampling of the variety of flavours that is unique to each individual fruit. The orchard also prepares light snacks, juices and a hefty BBQ buffet spread on the weekends and public holidays.

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State Mosque

Ben — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:57:24 +0000

Built on 4.5ha of land, the mosque accommodates 5,000 worshippers at one sitting. It took a painstaking four years to complete and was finally ready in 1980. A photographer’s dream, the mosque grounds provide a potential award-winning picture, more so at night when the floodlights are on. Due to its location in one of the busiest thoroughfare, entry into the mosque can be done via jalan Air Hitam. A Filipino architect specially designed the golden onion-shaped domes. Permission must be obtained from mosque officials before entry.

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Bukit Genting

Ben — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:55:32 +0000

Bukit Genting is located along the road to Balik Pulau. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while tasting the delicious spicy Thai food at the restaurant. Although it’s a long way from Georgetown, the food and the scenery make the trip worthwhile. Try to get there before sunset. Be careful while driving on the narrow road going up. Best to go when it’s not yet dark.

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