Date: 29 August 2012

Time: 8.30pm

Venue: Dewan Sri Pinang

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The Yala Municipality Youth Orchestra from southern Thailand will join the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra in the Thai-Malaysian Joint Youth Orchestra concert, to be held in Dewan Sri Pinang, George Town, in Penang on Wednesday, 29 August 2012 at 20.30 hrs.

The event will be organized by the Government Public Relations Department of Thailand (PRD) and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Penang. It is part of the...

Date: 19th August 2012

 

The Eid or commonly known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa in Malaysia, is celebrated on the 1st of Syawal (according to Hijrah Calendar) to mark the end of Ramadhan.

It is a national holiday in Malaysia and this year, it falls on the 19th of August.

In general, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a holiday that celebrates reconciliation, reunions and renewing of relationships with others, especially family members. You may find all the air and bus tickets all over...

ASICS: Apparel Sponsor signing ceremony with Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon

Date: 16 August 2012

Time: 3.00pm

Venue: Pavilion Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur

 

A ceremony will be held on 16 August to announce ASICS Malaysia as the new official apparel sponsor of the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2012, marking it’s inaugural partnership with the marathon to be held in November this year.

ASICS sponsors some 52 marathons around the world, including the New...

Date: 17 August – 15 September 2012

Venue: Along the streets of Penang




The Hungry Ghost Festival is an annual month-long traditional Chinese celebration which starts from the fifteenth night of the seventh lunar month and is celebrated on a grand scale in Penang. The Chinese believe that every year, the Gates of Hell are opened for spirits and ghosts to return to earth and roam freely in search of food and to visit their living ancestors.




During this month, one will see makeshift...

The Lion Dance Photography Competition held as part of Penang International Lion Dance on Stilts Championship 2012 (on the 27th and 28th July) was a huge success.

The judges has a dfficult time choosing the winners from the 107 beautiful and vibrant photographs submitted. The deserving winners were picked based on the composition of the photograph, technical skills and uniqueness. Most important, the photographs must embody the spirit of the Lion Dance.

The 1st prize winner, is a powerful...

Date: 13th August 2012

Signing of MOU between Chairman of Penang State Local Government Committee and Chairman of  CPPCC Zhongshan Municipal Committee



Chairman of Penang State Local Government Committee, The Honourable Mr. Chow Kon Yeow will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Honourable Mr. Qiu Shuhong, The Chairman of CPPCC Zhongshan Municipal Committee, People's Republic of China.



Mr. Qiu Shuhong will be accompanied by 5 delegates which includes the Vice Chairman...

Date: 11th August 2012

Venue: Penang International Airport



This weekend, Firefly will be launching its inaugural flight to Koh Samui at the Penang International Airport. Form the 11th August onwards, Firefly will be flying directly to Koh Samui every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Currently, Firefly operates one daily direct flight between Subang and Koh Samui, a flight that enjoys an average seat factor of 75 percent with many repeat customers who return to Koh Samui year after year...

Event: Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon Official Launching

Date: 7th August 2012

Venue: Eastin Hotel

Time: 10.30 am.



The Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon (APBIM) 2012 is set to launch this 7 August at Eastin Hotel, Penang. The actual event will fall on 18 November 2012.

APBIM has been attracting people from all over the world. Last year, the total number of participants reached up to 27,500 runners compared to 24,000 in year 2010 and 19,000 in year 2009. This...

A photography competition was held in conjuction with the Plenitude Penang International Dragon Boat Festival and the Penang Bon Odori Festival on the 30th of June and 21st of July respectively.

 

For the Plenitude Penang International Dragon Boat Festival we recieved 65 photographs and three winners have been chosen.

Winners of the Plenitude International Dragon Boat Festival photography competition:

1st Prize: Kong Heng Leong

2nd Prize : Chua Boon Keat

3rd Prize: Lee Siau Poh

The...

On the 21st of July 2012, Muslims all over the world welcomed the holy month of Ramadhan.

During Ramadhan, Muslims abstain from food and drinks and indulging excessive or ill-natured conduct, from dawn to dusk.  It is one of the 5 pillars of Islam, an obligation for Muslims. Ramadhan is a month of spiritual reflection, where one learns the value of patience and perseverance. The end of Ramadhan is marked on the 1st of Syawal, where Hari Raya Aidil Fitri is celebrated.

In Malaysia...

Event: Penang International Lion Dance on Stilts Championship 2012

Date & Time: 27 July 2012 (2.30pm – 10.00pm) & 28 July 2012 (4.00pm – 10.00pm)

Venue: Han Chiang Stadium

Free Entrance

Twenty lion dance teams from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong will go all out to impress the audience and judges with their skillful actions and stunts as they compete for the Lion Dance on Stilts championship title this Friday and Saturday at Han Chiang Stadium, Penang. All members of...

Event: Penang World Music Festival 2013

Date: 30th & 31st March 2013

Venue: Quarry Park, Penang Botanic Gardens

Do you have talent in art and design? Want to be part of the “Penang World Music Festival” next year and get your work acknowledged by music lovers from all over the world?

We are looking for Malaysians of all ages and creed to flex their creative muscles and come up with a creative and vibrant design concept the upcoming Penang World Music Festival 2013.

The winning design...