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Penang Hop On Free Central Area Transit (CAT) PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 23 January 2009 08:07

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Visitors to Penang can now enjoy a bus ride within George Town, the UNESCO World Heritage City, for FREE.

The Hop On Free Central Area Transit (CAT) ply the route between Weld Quay Jetty and Komtar on 15-minute intervals from 6am-12midnight.

Exploring the grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage City has never been this convenient now with 19 CAT stops in between all the famous heritage landmarks of Penang!

 

 




Climb onboard the CAT bus today and explore all the wonderful heritage sites of Penang. Take a tour to the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, Fort Cornwallis, Penang War Memorial, City Hall, Penang Supreme Court Building, Cathedral of the Assumption, Penang State Museum, Goddess of...

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MYPENANG CNY REUNION CELEBRATION 2010 PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 27 February 2010 02:42

'>19533_342575534202_651834202_4884515_3224639_nThis Chap Goh Meh full moon... get ready for a colossal event in the heart of Penang Heritage city... 今年的元宵节，大家准备好于槟城旧关仔角庆祝这盛大的节日!

Chap Goh Meh is synonymous with the 'Tim Kam' tradition. Fall in love again under the blanket of the stars of the South China Sea at the Esplanade Penang - the original place where Mandarin oranges were picked up by suitors and presented to unmarried maidens.

Over two days on 27 & 28 Feb 2010, MYPENANG...

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Penang Bridge International Marathon Online Registration PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 13:57

'>pbim09The wait is over as the much anticipated event of the year, the Penang Bridge International Marathon(PBIM), is officially open for online registration.

The Penang Bridge, at 13.5km, is one of the world's longest bridge. Since Sept 1985, more than 130,000 vehicles ply across the Penang Bridge daily and this monumental bridge is only closed to traffic once a year for only ONE occasion.......The Penang Bridge International Marathon!

The Penang Bridge International Marathon is the largest...

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MYPENANG Reunion “Chap Goh Meh” celebration offers two-days of exhilarating fun at Esplanade Penang PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 15 February 2010 06:05

'>4353260720_3f8e514a9c_bPenangites from near and afar are invited to celebrate Chap Goh Meh at MYPENANG Reunion on 27 & 28 February 2010 starting daily from 5.00pm until late at The Esplanade and Padang Kota Lama in Penang Heritage City.

“The 15th day Chap Goh Meh Chinese New Year tradition of throwing mandarin oranges “Tim Kam” into the sea began at the Esplanade and is one of Penang’s long-time traditions. It gives me great pleasure to welcome all visitors over the long weekend to Penang to celebrate...

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Reunion in Penang offers a unique 15th day 'Chap Goh Meh' Chinese New Year celebration PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 03:12

'>4339512199_6f95257919_bInternational celebrity showcase concert, DJs, 88 vendor bazaar, lion dance, fireworks and more!

Go International Group together with MYFM 101.8 with the full endorsement of Penang State Tourism & Development office will produce a grand Chap Goh Meh celebration titled “MYPENANG Chinese New Year Reunion Celebration”! The event, themed 'For the love of Penang, come home', will be held over two days from 27th to 28th February 2010 starting from 5.30pm until late at The Esplanade and Padang...

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