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Selamat Menyambut Ramadhan Al Mubarak |
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Written by Administrator II
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Tuesday, 10 August 2010 12:16 |
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'> As Hari Raya Adilfitri draws near, our Muslim friends begins to prepare for the celebration with welcoming the Ramadhan month by fasting. With that, let us join our Muslim friends during this Ramadhan month by breaking fast, or better known as "buka puasa", with them.Among the highlights of this Ramadhan month are the annual Ramadhan Bazaars which can be found along the streets of Penang selling an assortment of all Malaysian delicacies to feast upon as well as stalls which are specially set up...
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 14:24 |
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Thai Food, Fruits & Culture Festival |
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Written by Administrator III
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Friday, 06 August 2010 08:20 |
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'> Date: 7th & 8th August 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10am - 11pm
Venue: Fort Cornwallis
This weekend, come experience amazing Thailand at Fort Cornwallis during the Thai Food, Fruits & Culture Festival! Jointly organised by the Penang State Government and Royal Thai Consulate-General of Penang, this is the very first Thai Food, Fruits & Cultural Festival in Penang! Highlights of the two-day event that will keep you entertained is the "Klong Yao" drum performance, "Muay Thai"...
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Press Statement by YB Danny Law Heng Kiang, Chairman of Penang Bridge International Marathon |
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Written by Administrator II
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 05:11 |
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'> PRESS STATEMENT BY YB DANNY LAW HENG KIANG
CHAIRMAN OF PENANG BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON & EXCO FOR STATE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT & CULTURE
As Chairman of the Penang Bridge International Marathon Committee, I am proud to announce New Balance as our Official Apparel partner for this year's Penang Bridge International Marathon! We are indeed happy to have New Balance join us onboard with the rest of our supportive reputable sponsors in making PBIM 2010 a huge success. New Balance vests will...
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 July 2010 05:17 |
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1st Club Crew Championship for Commonwealth Countries |
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Written by Administrator II
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 14:11 |
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'> This July 24th & 25th, come and witness a new dragon boat event held for the very first time - the 1st Club Crew Championship for Commonwealth Countries at the Teluk Bahang Dam, organised by the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival Committee. Appointed by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) for this event to be organised in Penang, the 1st Club Crew Championship for Commonwealth Countries welcomes a total of 30 local and foreign teams to Penang over the exciting weekend....
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 16:14 |
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Penang Foodies Launches Second Book |
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Written by Administrator II
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Monday, 28 June 2010 15:35 |
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'> PRESS RELEASE
PENANG FOODIE LAUNCHES SECOND BOOK!
This week, Penang’s official Food Writer, The Star Sunday Metro Columnist and blogger Helen Ong is launching the second edition of her popular restaurant guide, “Great Dining in Penang 2”.
The launch will be officiated by YB Danny Law Heng Kiang, State Exco for Tourism Development and Culture, on 30 June at Sigi’s Bar and Grill, Golden Sands Resort in Batu Ferringhi, one of the great dining outlets featured in the book...
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Last Updated on Monday, 28 June 2010 15:40 |
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Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng will be visiting Germany on 8th- till 13th June 2010 to attend the PhotoVoltaic (PV) InterSolar 2010 Exhibition. |
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Written by Administrator II
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Friday, 11 June 2010 23:10 |
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Press Statement by Cheong Yin Fan
Press Secretary to Chief Minister of Penang
Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng will be visiting Germany on 8th- till 13th June 2010 to attend the PhotoVoltaic (PV) InterSolar 2010 Exhibition.
This visit will include 30 delegates of local Malaysian companies and MIDA senior officers. The Malaysian delegates will attend the Intersolar 2010 Exhibition where they will network and explore business opportunities with German counterparts who are in the solar...
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Last Updated on Monday, 14 June 2010 01:54 |
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Travel agents and media from Guangzhou |
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Written by Administrator II
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Tuesday, 08 June 2010 08:25 |
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'> Penang state government efforts to bring in more tourists! 25 TOP travel agents and media from Guangzhou are arriving in Penang on 10th June 2010 with one common objective that is to explore Penang as tourism destination and its promotion possibilities in their region. This 4-days official visit (10th – 13th June 2010) is jointly organized by China Southern Airlines, Penang state government and local tourism industry players. All the hotel accommodation, food and transport for these top...
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 June 2010 03:39 |
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Speech by The Rt Hon Mr Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang- Launch of the Penang Investment Tourism Office (PITO), Singapore |
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Written by Administrator II
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Friday, 04 June 2010 05:48 |
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Date : June 4, 2010
Venue : E & O Property (S) Pte Ltd (Beach Road)
Time : 10.00am
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Ladies and Gentlemen
A very good morning to everyone.
The idea of Penang Investment Tourism Office (PITO) was conceived in the middle of last year. Today will be the start of PITO’s operation. Penang has led once again to become the first state in Malaysia to set up an investment & tourism promotion office...
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 June 2010 05:53 |
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Fort Cornwallis In Action this June 5th! |
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Written by Administrator III
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Tuesday, 01 June 2010 02:28 |
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'> Date: 5th June 2010 , Saturday
Venue: Fort Cornwallis
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: FREE
On June 5th, this coming Saturday, Fort Cornwallis in Action will be proudly presented by ZXC Theatre Troupe. This upcoming Fort Cornwallis in Action is a blend of various cultural and art performances. 12 youth WuShu players from Ding Feng WuShu Academy are performing a variety of traditional WuShu, with the youngest one only aged 8 years. Next, cross talk performance by 2 talents from Penang Chung...
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 June 2010 03:37 |
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STATEMENT BY THE CHIEF MINISTER OF PENANG, Y.A.B. TUAN LIM GUAN ENG ON THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FORT CORNWALLIS |
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Written by Administrator III
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Monday, 31 May 2010 06:25 |
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'> Fort Cornwallis is an old fort built in star-shaped formation situated on part of Lot 29, 30 and 31 Seksyen 24, North East District, George Town. It was built by Captain Francis Light in 1786 and was named after the British Governor General of India at that time, Charles Marquis Cornwallis.
In 1804, when Colonel R.T. Farquhar was the Governor of Penang, the fort was rebuilt with bricks and stones using imported Indian convicts labour and completed in 1810. The fort is situated in the...
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Last Updated on Monday, 31 May 2010 06:31 |
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Penang Among 16 Destinations on TIME's BEST of Asia 2010 Guide |
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Written by Administrator III
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Tuesday, 18 May 2010 13:15 |
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'> Once again, Penang has done us proud by gaining the world's recognition. This time the Pearl of the Orient has been listed under TIME's annual guide entitled 'The Best of Asia 2010', a guide of the region's best experiences for Mind, Body and Soul. Under the title of 'Empire Daze - Best Budget Grande Dame', Penang was featured and categorized under 'Best for the Soul' among 15 other locations: Beijing (China), Patna (India), Tokyo (Japan), Hong Kong, Sichuan (China), Simla (India), Shanghai...
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 13:31 |
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CHEF WAN IN TOWN: CELEBRITY CHEF LAUNCHES SIGI’S HOME-GROWN PLOT |
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Written by Administrator III
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Sunday, 16 May 2010 06:17 |
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'> Celebrity Chef Datuk Redzuawan bin Ismail, Malaysia’s food ambassador and more popularly known as Chef Wan, officially launched the herbs and spice plot at Sigi’s Bar and Grill on the Beach at Golden Sands Resort, Penang on 13 May 2010.
The plot spans 1,000 square feet and features 28 kinds of herbs and spices, including some rare varieties such as sawtooth coriander, Indonesian bay leaf or daun salam and a sweet leaf known as stevia. Daun salam is rarely found outside Indonesia and...
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