Nasi Dagang
Laksam
Budu
Somtam
Nasi Berlauk
Nasi Kerabu
Kerabu Bekok
Taek Itek
Solok Lada
Jala Mas
Buah Tanjung
Monday, December 7, 2009
Year End Sales
One of the Malaysian Tourism promotion is the Year End Sales
Many shopping and departmental stores participate in this promotion, such as
-Parkson, Isetan, Robinson,Watson , Jusco and many others .
Shopping complexes such as Sogo, 1-Utama Shopping Centre, Sungai Wang Shopping complex, Suria KLCC, Pavillion Kuala Lumpur, Mid Valley Megamall participate in this Year End Sales.
-In Penang, places such as Queensbay Mall, Komtar , Carrefour, Jusco and latest Times Square at Jalan Dato Kramat and many others also participate.
-This is a nationwide and promotion will range to the maximum up to 60% discount.
-This is in conjunction with our Malaysia's Year End festivities such as Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year.
-Due to the holiday season of the school- many will go for holidays within Malaysia.
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Malaysia Truly Asia
Malaysia is very beautiful country. Malaysia is the only one place where all the colours, flavours, sounds and sights of Asia come together – Malaysia.
No other country has Asia's three major races, Malay, Chinese, Indian, plus various other ethnic groups in large numbers.
Nowhere is there such exciting diversity of cultures, festivals, traditions and customs, offering myriad experiences. "Malaysia, Truly Asia" captures and defines the essence of the country’s unique diversity.
It sums up the distinctiveness and allure of Malaysia that make it an exceptional tourist destination. Visiting Malaysia is a fabulous way to experience the beauty of lush tropical jungles, the cool hideaways of the highlands, as well as the stretches of inviting sandy beaches. Rich in flora and fauna but at the same time equipped with first-world infrastructure, the country is both convenient and comfortable to explore.
Malaysia is also well known for its multi-cultural background, where people of different ethnicities live together in peace and harmony, giving rise to diverse cultures and heritage, including Malay, Chinese and Indian, as well as other unique cultures of the local indigenous people. This is the reason behind the statement: “Malaysia, truly Asia".
Up in the highlands of Malaysia, visitors will experience the refreshing greenery, cool mountain air, unique flora and fauna.
These cool highland resorts are situated on the major mountain ranges of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia.
The tropical waters of Malaysia create a perfect excuse for yachters to sail with the wind, while enjoying the splendor of the country’s golden, sandy beaches. Participate in the water sports, regatta and have fun watching the camaraderie. Be a part of the international water sports scene in Malaysia.
St.Paul Church and statue of St. Francis Xavier
The Portuguese also built a fort with four main gateways encircling the hill.
The A Famosa is part of this fortress. Only two of the gateways were open at any one time. The church of Madre de Deus and a school were located on the top of the hill. The residence of the Portuguese officers were built on the slope and the rest of the Portuguese population were at the bottom of the hill. The houses were built of brick and wood.
Within this fortress was a town hall, two hospitals, and five churches. When the Dutch wrestled Malacca from the Portuguese in 1641, they destroyed all the Portuguese buildings except for the fortress, on which they placed the Dutch emblem. This can be seen today on the remaining gate of the fortress, the Porta de Santiago.
The Dutch also took over the Portuguese chapel on top of the hill, repaired and reconsecrated it into a Dutch Reformed Church, calling it the St. Paul's Church, a name which remains until today. The Dutch used it for their worship for the next 112 years, until they built their own church at the foot of the hill, Christ Church. St. Paul's Church was then abandoned.
When the British took over Malacca in 1824, the St. Paul's Church has lost its tower. However, the British added a lighthouse in front of it. And instead of being used it as a place of worship, the Church became a convenient storehouse for British gun powder.
The Statue of St. Francis Xavier today stands in front of the ruins of St. Paul's Church. It was quite a recent addition, completed only in 1952, to commemorate the saint who passed there on several occasions from 1545 to 1552, on his way to the Far East. When he died in China in 1553, his body was sent back to Malacca, where it was interred here for nine months. When a decision was made to transfer it to Goa, the exhumers were astounded to learn that his body showed little sign of decay, even though it had been buried for nine months.
This led to request for the missionary to be made a saint. Now, in order to be canonized, the Catholic church needed a relic. When the arm of Francis Xavier was severed, it still dripped blood. If you take a look at Francis Xavier's statue, you will see that his right arm is also missing. However, this is not part of the original design of the statue.
A day after the statue was consecrated, a large casuarina tree fell on it, breaking off its right arm. And so it stands today without one limb.
The A Famosa is part of this fortress. Only two of the gateways were open at any one time. The church of Madre de Deus and a school were located on the top of the hill. The residence of the Portuguese officers were built on the slope and the rest of the Portuguese population were at the bottom of the hill. The houses were built of brick and wood.
Within this fortress was a town hall, two hospitals, and five churches. When the Dutch wrestled Malacca from the Portuguese in 1641, they destroyed all the Portuguese buildings except for the fortress, on which they placed the Dutch emblem. This can be seen today on the remaining gate of the fortress, the Porta de Santiago.
The Dutch also took over the Portuguese chapel on top of the hill, repaired and reconsecrated it into a Dutch Reformed Church, calling it the St. Paul's Church, a name which remains until today. The Dutch used it for their worship for the next 112 years, until they built their own church at the foot of the hill, Christ Church. St. Paul's Church was then abandoned.
When the British took over Malacca in 1824, the St. Paul's Church has lost its tower. However, the British added a lighthouse in front of it. And instead of being used it as a place of worship, the Church became a convenient storehouse for British gun powder.
The Statue of St. Francis Xavier today stands in front of the ruins of St. Paul's Church. It was quite a recent addition, completed only in 1952, to commemorate the saint who passed there on several occasions from 1545 to 1552, on his way to the Far East. When he died in China in 1553, his body was sent back to Malacca, where it was interred here for nine months. When a decision was made to transfer it to Goa, the exhumers were astounded to learn that his body showed little sign of decay, even though it had been buried for nine months.
This led to request for the missionary to be made a saint. Now, in order to be canonized, the Catholic church needed a relic. When the arm of Francis Xavier was severed, it still dripped blood. If you take a look at Francis Xavier's statue, you will see that his right arm is also missing. However, this is not part of the original design of the statue.
A day after the statue was consecrated, a large casuarina tree fell on it, breaking off its right arm. And so it stands today without one limb.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Laban Rata
The ascent from Laban Rata upwards is difficult in places, .... Laban Rata is the accommodation near the peak of Mt. Kinabalu where you'll able to view the beautiful sunrise of Mt. Kinabalu.
The final attack on the peak takes place in the early hours of the second day (most begin at 2:30AM) in order to catch the sunrise at the top. By mid-morning the mist begins to roll in, obscuring the breath-taking views.
The area is being surrounded by 600 million years old of rainforest and pampered by attentive staff and luxurious accommodation. The feeling can be described as a paradise in the making.
Lotus Flower and Buddhism
The lotus flower has a unique characteristic in that it blooms and sheds its seeds at the same time.
In the context of Buddhism, the theory of karma says that, just like the lotus flower, our life is made up of cause and effect. Every cause -- be it action, word or thought -- will imprint an effect that can be seen in this lifetime or in future lives.
The lotus is one of Buddhism’s most significant symbols. It is a symbol of enlightenment and purity of the mind. The lotus symbolizes many aspects of the path to enlightenment.
As the lotus grows out of the still water and mud of the pond (samsara – the cycle of rebirth), it leaves the mud (worldly existence) behind to emerge straight toward the sky, appear clean on the surface (purity), and blossoms into a beautiful flower (enlightenment).
The flower opens its petals to catch the warm sun rays, reveals its beauty and purity, and shares its fragrance with the world.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Rafflesia -Largest flower in the world
Pitcher plant is a plant that 
can be found in the South East Asia region and Malaysia is of no exception.
popularly known as tropical pitcher plant or monkey cups,
The genus comprises roughly 120 species, numerous natural and many cultivated hybrids. They are mostly liana-forming plants of the Old World tropics, ranging from South China, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines; westward to Madagascar (2 species) and the Seychelles (1);
southward to Australia (3) and New Caledonia (1); and northward to India (1) and Sri Lanka (1).
The greatest diversity occurs on Borneo and Sumatra with many endemic species. Many are plants of hot humid lowland areas, but the majority are tropical montane plants, receiving warm days but cool to cold humid nights year round.
A few are considered tropical alpine with cool days and nights near freezing. The name 'Monkey Cups' refers to the fact that monkeys have been observed drinking rainwater from these plants.
Rafflesia is known to be the largest flower in the world. This particular plant has no stems, leaves or true roots.
The plant is named after Sir Stanford Thomas Raffles, the founder of Singapore.
The flower is 1 metre in diameter and weighs about 10 kg.
It is famous because it discharge a stinking rotting flesh smell.
This plant is discoved by Dr. Joseph Arnold in 1818
can be found in the South East Asia region and Malaysia is of no exception.popularly known as tropical pitcher plant or monkey cups,
The genus comprises roughly 120 species, numerous natural and many cultivated hybrids. They are mostly liana-forming plants of the Old World tropics, ranging from South China, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines; westward to Madagascar (2 species) and the Seychelles (1);
southward to Australia (3) and New Caledonia (1); and northward to India (1) and Sri Lanka (1).
The greatest diversity occurs on Borneo and Sumatra with many endemic species. Many are plants of hot humid lowland areas, but the majority are tropical montane plants, receiving warm days but cool to cold humid nights year round.
A few are considered tropical alpine with cool days and nights near freezing. The name 'Monkey Cups' refers to the fact that monkeys have been observed drinking rainwater from these plants.
Rafflesia is known to be the largest flower in the world. This particular plant has no stems, leaves or true roots.
The plant is named after Sir Stanford Thomas Raffles, the founder of Singapore.
The flower is 1 metre in diameter and weighs about 10 kg.
It is famous because it discharge a stinking rotting flesh smell.
This plant is discoved by Dr. Joseph Arnold in 1818
Timpohon - The Gate to Kinabalu Park
This guideline is for climbers who plan to climb from Timpohon Gate (Summit Trail). If this is your first climb, it is advisable for you to follow this trail. Climbing from Mesilau Trail will be explained on Mesilau Trail page.
With increasing popularity and accessibility of the park, accommodation can become booked up well in advance at certain time of year, so it is important to book well ahead of time. For a proper appreciation of your climb, it is essentialor you to spend 3 days and 2 nights at the mountain.
The main concern about the stay during the climb is that for both of the nights that you have, you will have to spend it on a different place and at a different altitude level. You have to stay in Kinabalu Park HQ on the first night and Laban Rata on the second night.
Kinabalu Park HQ is the usual place where you would start you climbing journey. It is the place for registration, get your guide and porter (if necessary) and also the place for you to stay for the first night.
Sabah Park, the Kinabalu Park authorities will be responsible for all the things that is concerning the climbing. goo is responsible for your stay during the climb.
So, the first thing you have to do now is try to make reservations for your stay on the first night at Kinabalu Park HQ with Sutera Sanctuary Lodges. They have various type of accommodations from a 28 bedded hostel to an exclusive lodge for you to choose. Most of the climber choose the hostel because it is cheap and usually they will only stay there for only one night. You will start your climb on the next morning.
The next thing that you have do is to book a place in Laban Rata, a place for you to stay on the second night. There are also various types of accommodations in Panar Laban for you to choose. Because of the limited availability, heated rooms is only available at Laban Rata Resthouse. You will start the next continuation of your climb (Summit Trail (night climb)) to the summit early on the next morning. You will not be allowed to climb if you do not have a place to stay in Laban Rata. You are not allowed to camp there.
You do not have to worry about your meals here as there are restaurants in Kinabalu Park and Laban Rata. However, the price is a bit expensive compared to normal meals anywhere else. So, most of the climbers bring along their own food. Instant mee, instant coffee, tuna, bread and chocolate is the usual things that they bring.
Now, please browse through Sutera Sanctuary Lodges website and book your accommodation there. They are the only accommodation operator that is authorized by Sabah Park in Mount Kinabalu.
FEES
This is the part that most of the climbers do not know. Apart from having a place to sleep and rest during the climb, you would also have to pay fees to Kinabalu Park authorities, Sabah Park. It is usually not included with the accommodation fees.
With increasing popularity and accessibility of the park, accommodation can become booked up well in advance at certain time of year, so it is important to book well ahead of time. For a proper appreciation of your climb, it is essentialor you to spend 3 days and 2 nights at the mountain.
The main concern about the stay during the climb is that for both of the nights that you have, you will have to spend it on a different place and at a different altitude level. You have to stay in Kinabalu Park HQ on the first night and Laban Rata on the second night.
Kinabalu Park HQ is the usual place where you would start you climbing journey. It is the place for registration, get your guide and porter (if necessary) and also the place for you to stay for the first night.
Sabah Park, the Kinabalu Park authorities will be responsible for all the things that is concerning the climbing. goo is responsible for your stay during the climb.
So, the first thing you have to do now is try to make reservations for your stay on the first night at Kinabalu Park HQ with Sutera Sanctuary Lodges. They have various type of accommodations from a 28 bedded hostel to an exclusive lodge for you to choose. Most of the climber choose the hostel because it is cheap and usually they will only stay there for only one night. You will start your climb on the next morning.
The next thing that you have do is to book a place in Laban Rata, a place for you to stay on the second night. There are also various types of accommodations in Panar Laban for you to choose. Because of the limited availability, heated rooms is only available at Laban Rata Resthouse. You will start the next continuation of your climb (Summit Trail (night climb)) to the summit early on the next morning. You will not be allowed to climb if you do not have a place to stay in Laban Rata. You are not allowed to camp there.
You do not have to worry about your meals here as there are restaurants in Kinabalu Park and Laban Rata. However, the price is a bit expensive compared to normal meals anywhere else. So, most of the climbers bring along their own food. Instant mee, instant coffee, tuna, bread and chocolate is the usual things that they bring.
Now, please browse through Sutera Sanctuary Lodges website and book your accommodation there. They are the only accommodation operator that is authorized by Sabah Park in Mount Kinabalu.
FEES
This is the part that most of the climbers do not know. Apart from having a place to sleep and rest during the climb, you would also have to pay fees to Kinabalu Park authorities, Sabah Park. It is usually not included with the accommodation fees.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Orang Utan , Rafflesia and Pitcher Plant
Orang Utan is an endangered species primate found commonly in Borneo.
Orang Utan means " Jungle People " in Malay
They are now co0ncentrated in a Orang Utan sanctuary known as Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary . There are other however the one at Sepilok is the common one.
Orang Utan means " Jungle People " in Malay
They are now co0ncentrated in a Orang Utan sanctuary known as Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary . There are other however the one at Sepilok is the common one.
Putra Mosque and Ubudiah Mosque
Putra Mosque is located at Putrajaya - Malaysia, new goverment administrative centre .
- Known as a floating mosque ,was built in 1997 .
Served commonly for the community there and majority are the people that works in the govermant department there.
Gates are designed like a Islamic Persia design.
Ubudiah Mosque is the most beautiful mosque in Malaysia.
While convalescing from an illness in Port Dickson, Sultan Idris Murshidul-adzam Shah (1887-1916) made a vow to build a mosque at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, when he fully recuperated.
It is located at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, Perak.
This mosque was originally built for the Sultan of Perak at that time, Sultan Idris Shah.
The mosque is built in year 1913 and completed in 1917.
According to the story.....One day during a ceremony and a feast to celebrate the circumcision of Raja Khalid, a son of Sultan Abdul Jalil, suddenly His Highness' elephant named Kulub Chandan and its mahout, by the name of Kulub Said fought another elephant named Kulub Gangga with its mahout by the name of Uda Debok. The latter belonged to Raja Chulan.
The mosque was design by Mr. Hubbert -based on the Moorish design
Engineering and construction is made by Mr.Caulfield.
Long House ( Sarawak & Sabah)
Longhouses is a common structure found in Sarawak
There are many natives found in Sarawak and Iban form the majority and the biggest group.
-Longhouses are mostly built near the riverbanks
-Longhouses are also similar like a Malay house in which they are built on stilts.
Reason is also similar to Malay house i.e. to avoid floods
-Longhouses is a communal living concept.
-Under the longhouse, the Ibans normally will allow pigs, chicken to live there. Normally whatever food that is leftover will be tossed over to the ground for the animals to feed on.
-Longhouses consist of many families and each of them stayed in their private units known as bilik. Bilik means room in Malay.
-The longhouses front roof are decorated with skulls ( The Ibans are commonly known as head hunters in the olden days) Today this practice is banned.
- The Iban believed that the skull of the enemy is able to chase away evil spirits.
And during Iban festivals , offerings are made for the skull . They would be served with rice wine known as tuak.
- Pua Kumbu is a traditaional weaving art of the Iban comminity. It is a cloth weave with decorative designs.
Malay House
A Malay house is basically a typically made of timber wood and some bamboo.
-Can be found in Malay villages known as kampong
- A Malay house is raised above the ground by stilts
- Malay house is very traditional in the sense that in the olden days much of the Malay house are built without nails, but only with joints and grooves.
- Malay house is also known as Kampong House
-The main characteristics is that the house is raised above the ground on stilts and piles
-The basic reason is for the prevention of flood, avoid wild animals,ventilation and to deter theives .
- A basic traditional Malay house is divided into 2 parts , i.e. Main Hall ( Rumah Ibu) and Kitchen ( Rumah Dapur)
-There is also a elevated verandah known as Serambi
-For ventilation the elevated Malay house also have many windows to with hole cravings and slatted panels.
-Melaka Malay house is among the most unique because the staircase is made of bricks with decorated with patterned tiles designs.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Wat ChaiyaMangalaram - Thai Buddhist Temple
- Built in 1845
-This site of this temple was presented by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to 4 Siamese women trusteess as a gesture of goodwill towards Thailand.
- founded by Phorthan Kuat also known as Strong Monk
-he is very fond of Penang laksa -a shrine is built for him and people continue to bring laksa to pray to him.
- Here is the reclining Buddha 33 metres lenght.
-considered to be one of the longest.
-Used to be visited by HM King Bhumiphol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
-Festivals here is basically the Wesak Day.
-others such as Songkran ( Thai New Year) and Loy Krathong ( a goodwish festival)
Dhammi Karama Temple.
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple located at Burmah Lane.
-Originally known as Nandy Molah Burmese Temple.
-First Buddhist Temple built in Penang in 1803.
-Land was donated by Nyonya Betong who bought the land from the British .
-The oldest part of the temple is the stupa consecrated in 1805.
-It is enshrined within an outer stupa which was constructed in 1838, together with the ceremonial hall guarded by a pair of stome elephants.
There is a standing Buddha which measures to about 8 meters in height.A pair of winged chimeras called Panca Rupa look resplendent in the roles as "Guardian Protectors of the World."
Panca Rupa is a mystical creature combination of :-
A) Head Of Lion with trunk like elephant
B) Body of Fish
C) Wings of mytical Garuda
D) Ears and hooves of Horse
E) Horns of a Deer
There is also a white elephants in the compounded of the temple.
There ia a fish pond and a pagoda and a Bodhi tree within the compound.
Along the pathway of the temple is also decorated with pictures depicting the lives of Buddha from the time of his birth until he discovered Nirvana.
Wesak is held annually here to commenmorate the birth of Buddha.
other occasion such as Khatina - presentation of robes to the monk is also performed here.
-Originally known as Nandy Molah Burmese Temple.
-First Buddhist Temple built in Penang in 1803.
-Land was donated by Nyonya Betong who bought the land from the British .
-The oldest part of the temple is the stupa consecrated in 1805.
-It is enshrined within an outer stupa which was constructed in 1838, together with the ceremonial hall guarded by a pair of stome elephants.
There is a standing Buddha which measures to about 8 meters in height.A pair of winged chimeras called Panca Rupa look resplendent in the roles as "Guardian Protectors of the World."
Panca Rupa is a mystical creature combination of :-
A) Head Of Lion with trunk like elephant
B) Body of Fish
C) Wings of mytical Garuda
D) Ears and hooves of Horse
E) Horns of a Deer
There is also a white elephants in the compounded of the temple.
There ia a fish pond and a pagoda and a Bodhi tree within the compound.
Along the pathway of the temple is also decorated with pictures depicting the lives of Buddha from the time of his birth until he discovered Nirvana.
Wesak is held annually here to commenmorate the birth of Buddha.
other occasion such as Khatina - presentation of robes to the monk is also performed here.
Besides these, other activities such as Pali chanting, Meditation, and Sunday School are held here too.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Penang Flag
Penang ( Pulau Pinang) meaning Island of the betel nut.
Blue signifies the sea surrounding the island.
White signifies the island itself
Yellow signifies properity
And the betel nut tree is where the island takes it's name.
- 1786 - Captain Francis Light founded Penang .
- 1826 - Straits Settlement
- 1867 - Crown Colony
- 19th December, 1941 - Japanese Occupation
- 1946 - Malayan Union
- 1948- Federation of Malaya
- 1957 - Independence ( 13th August 1957 )
- 1963 - Malaysia ( 16 th September, 1963)
The Peranakan, also known as the Straits Chinese or Baba-Nyonya, are the descendants of the early Chinese immigrants to Penang, Malacca and Singapore.
They have partially adopted Malay customs and speak a Chinese-Malay creole. The Peranakan community possesses a distinct identity in terms of food, dress, rites, crafts and culture.
Most of the Peranakan Chinese are not Muslims but practice ancestor worship and Chinese religion. During British rule, the Peranakan had a reputation of being loyal British subjects and many of them adopted British mannerisms.
They prided themselves as being Anglophone and distinguished themselves from the newly-arrived Chinamen or sinkheh. The Peranakan, however, are almost extinct today due to their re-absorption into the mainstream Chinese community.
Still, their legacy lives on in their distinctive cuisine, their elaborate nyonya kebaya costume and exquisite handicrafts.
Floral Fest Malaysia
Floral Fest is becoming an anuual event in Malaysia.
In Kuala Lumpur- flowers are display in huge quantity where vehicles are decorated to become a Floral Float.
Numerous events are conducted such as - floral arrangement , caring aand growing floral workshop are conducted by the organizers.
Floral display show that beauty of the country evidencing that numerous species of flowers are able to grow in Malaysia.
Malaysia's most popular producing site is Cameron Highlands.
Floral such as roses, orchids, daisies, sunflower and many others are grown there due to the cooling climate.
In Penang the venue is BOTANICAL GARDENS.
Botanical Gardens is an aupicious location as this place is where plants of every nature are mostly found.
The gardens is such that it has numerous plants;-
- Cactus, orchids, ferns, trees and many others.
-most outstanding tree in Botanical Garden is the Cannonball tree.
In Kuala Lumpur- flowers are display in huge quantity where vehicles are decorated to become a Floral Float.
Numerous events are conducted such as - floral arrangement , caring aand growing floral workshop are conducted by the organizers.
Floral display show that beauty of the country evidencing that numerous species of flowers are able to grow in Malaysia.
Malaysia's most popular producing site is Cameron Highlands.
Floral such as roses, orchids, daisies, sunflower and many others are grown there due to the cooling climate.
In Penang the venue is BOTANICAL GARDENS.
Botanical Gardens is an aupicious location as this place is where plants of every nature are mostly found.
The gardens is such that it has numerous plants;-
- Cactus, orchids, ferns, trees and many others.
-most outstanding tree in Botanical Garden is the Cannonball tree.
KHOO KONGSI PENANG
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, or Khoo Kongsi for short, is one of the most distinctive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia. It is well known worldwide for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years, as well as its closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and a magnificent clanhouse.
Surprisingly, famous as it is, its location is situated at the southwest of Georgetown, and its pivotal building, Leong San Tong, is hidden amidst the crowded gridiron of terrace houses and shophouses. To make it to Leong San Tong, which is perhaps the most majestic clanhouse in South East Asia, you will need to tread through an alley between two rows of 19th century terrace houses and bypass the opera stage, before you see it stand majestically on the granite square.
Khoo Kongsi, together with Cheah, Yeoh, Lim and Tan Kongsi, were known as the Five Big Clans (Goh Tua Seh) that formed the backbone of the Hokkien community in early Penang. Since mid-19th century, having identified their respective bases, these kongsi rooted themselves in an area stretching from Chulia Street Ghaut in Georgetown to the lower part of Beach Street in the south. With the respective clanhouses as the nuclei, these kongsi demarcated their territories with their own terrace houses on three or four sides of the perimeters. This adjoining, closely-knit and defensive model settlement, like a clan village in the colonial city, is a rare form of congregation practised among migrant communities.
Summary;-
> Forefathers -origin from Sin Kang Village ( Hokkien Provice /Fukien Province )
> First temple built in 1851
> Struck down by fire in 1894 - people believed that it resembles the Heaven's Emperor palace.
> New temple seen now built 1906
> Khoo Kongsi is a place for the Khoo clansman - here is where the Khoo clan community get their assistance in work, education, and many other matter related to their family and life.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Coats of Arms and Malaysian Flag
Malaysian Flag ( Jalur Gemilang)
Coats of Arms ( Emblem of Malaysia )
Malay : Jata Negara
About the Emblem
1. 14 pointed stars ( 13 states and 1 Federal Teritory)
2. Cresent - represent Islam the official religion of country
3. Colour of yellow : -royalty / monarchy
4. 5 kerises - 5 unfederated states in Malaysia ( Kedah, Perlis,Terengganu, Kelatan, & Johor)
5. 5 colours - 5 federated states in Malaysia ; Pahang, Selangor, Perak
2 tigers holding the shield - Bravery
1 betel nut tree (Pinang tree) - Penang
1 Melaka tree - Melaka state
1 hornbill - Sarawak
1 flagbearer - Sabah
"Bersekutu bertambah mutu" - Unity creates strenght
Hibiscus - represents the Federal Teritory Goverment
Hibiscus is also the National flower of Malaysia .
States without Sultan;- Penang, Melaka, Sarawak, Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan ( Federal Territory)
Malaysian Flag;
- Known as Jalur Gemilang ( Stripes Of Glory) -only named in 1997
-adopted as a National Flag -designed by an architect Mohamed Hamzah ( age 29)
- Cresent represent Islam as official religion in Malaysia
-14 pointed star known as Federal Star - represents 13 member states and 1 Federal Territory
- Yellow colour representing monarchy
-Blue colour representing UNITY
- Stripes of red and white represent 13 states & 1 Federal Territory
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Penang Hill - Funicular
Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak.
Penang Hill is mainly hilly granitic mass. The hill system is higher towards the northern part with its highest point at Western Hill, at an elevation of 833 m.
The most convenient way up to Penang Hill is by means of the Penang Hill Railway, a funicular railway from Air Itam to the top of Flagstaff Hill. Construction of the railway took place between 1906 to 1923.
The mean minimum temperature is consistently below 21°C. The hottest months are between December and April while the coolest months are between June and October.
The eastern face of Penang Hill is well served by a series of roads and paths, for example, Moniot Road, Viaduct Road, and Tunnel Road.
Moniot Road is named after a Frenchman, Michael Jules Moniot who surveyed it between 1846 and 1855. Moniot Road has been declared a Heritage Trail in 1995 by the Governor of Penang.
Funicular Train
> Only type of funicular train in Malaysia.
> a convenient way of going up to Penang Hill.
> Trip take about 35 to 40 minutes .
> Stop at the mid span - to change for another funicular train.
> A few stations - e.g. Viaduct & Moniot station lead to some bungalows and residents.
Things seen in Penang Hill
> A mini bird park
> a hotel depicting the history of Penang Hill
> a telescope to see the view of Georgetown
> Flora and fauna - picther plant
> An Indian temple with a cannon
> on top - an English design cottage house or a rest house.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
KLIA -
Located at Sepang - 50 km from Kuala Lumpur
> Sepang is the venue of Formula 1
> Linked from KL Sentral via ERL - take about 30 minutes
> KLIA - biggest and the main airport in Malaysia
> Designed by Japanese Architect - Kisho Kurokawa
> 13th busiest airport in the world
> cost of building - USD 3.5 Billion
> Officiated oppening in 1998
> built in time and also in conjunction of 16th Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur
> Concept of Airport in Forest and forest in airport-
> there is a natural forest in the centre of the main terminal .
> to go the satelite terminal -use AeroTrain
> LCCT - Low cost carrier terminal
located on the opposite side of the main terminal
accomodate AirAsia, AirAsia X, Thai AirAsia,Indonesia AirAsia and etc.
> to reached the LCCT from KLIA - use bus NadiKLIA - fare is RM1-50
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
KLIA
> Location: Sepang ( also venue for F1)
> 50 km away from Kuala Lumpur
> It is linked via ERL from KL Sentral - a hub for all rails form inter cities and from towns from other states in Malaysia.
> Biggest & Main Airport for Malaysia
> Cost US 3.5 Billion
> Airport was ready in the year of 1995 -in conjunction to support th 16th Commonwealth Games
> the 13th busiest airport in the world.
> to commute between certain satelite terminals from main KLIA Terminal - we can use the Aerotrain .
> Duty-free shops are available inside the airport include Burberry, Harrods, Montblanc, Salvatore Ferragano
> LCCT Terminal is just opposite of KLIA Main Terminal - by road it is about 20 kms from the KLIA tereminal .
Concept of Airport in the Forest and Forest in the Airport where in the middle of the terminal there is a natural forest available.
It was design by a Japanese engineer -
LCCT can be reached by commuting in NadiKLIA bus from KLIA - cost is RM1-50 only
LCCT - Low Cost Carrier Termin al is used by Air Asia , AirAsia X, Indonesia AirAsia ,Thai AirAsia and other low cost carrier airlines.
> Location: Sepang ( also venue for F1)
> 50 km away from Kuala Lumpur
> It is linked via ERL from KL Sentral - a hub for all rails form inter cities and from towns from other states in Malaysia.
> Biggest & Main Airport for Malaysia
> Cost US 3.5 Billion
> Airport was ready in the year of 1995 -in conjunction to support th 16th Commonwealth Games
> the 13th busiest airport in the world.
> to commute between certain satelite terminals from main KLIA Terminal - we can use the Aerotrain .
> Duty-free shops are available inside the airport include Burberry, Harrods, Montblanc, Salvatore Ferragano
> LCCT Terminal is just opposite of KLIA Main Terminal - by road it is about 20 kms from the KLIA tereminal .
Concept of Airport in the Forest and Forest in the Airport where in the middle of the terminal there is a natural forest available.
It was design by a Japanese engineer -
LCCT can be reached by commuting in NadiKLIA bus from KLIA - cost is RM1-50 only
LCCT - Low Cost Carrier Termin al is used by Air Asia , AirAsia X, Indonesia AirAsia ,Thai AirAsia and other low cost carrier airlines.
Rice Museum
Muzium Padi National Rice Museum, Gunung Keriang, Kedah, Malaysia
The Rice Museum, or Muzium Padi, in Kedah is located at the foot of Gunung Keriang just north of Alor Setar.
It was built on land belonging to MADA (Malaysian Agricultural Development Authority) at a cost of RM24.7 million. The museum building resembles bushels of harvested paddy stalks.
Throughout the Rice Museum, the rice motif is repeated everywhere, on the banisters, and even on the fence and gate outside.
This is the Rice Bowl State of Malaysia.
Paddy derived from Malay word padi which means rice plant.
Southern & Eastern Asia are rice growing countries.Rice is the second largest cereal crop in the world.
Paddy cultivation are traditional and modern methods.Paddy is planted from seeds.Seed are soaked for 24 hours.Then farmers drain the seeds and incubate the seeds for another 24 hours to germinate.
Later they sow the pre-germinated seeds evenly in a seed beds.It takes 105 to 125 days (3 1/2 months to 4 months ) for the seed to grow into rice plants and ripe.
First the paddy field must be plough so as to loosen the soil. In the past they use a buffalo to pull the plough but today modern argiculture has changed the way of paddy planting. They will use the machine to plough.
Paddy fields requires plenty of water., therefore in Kedah, the Agriculture department with the assistance from the State Goverment, built canals linking to rivers.
This to ensure that there is always sufficient water to support the paddy field.
Paddy Agriculture Equipments
> Tajak ( a kind of clearing the land equipment)
> Sabit ( a cresent cutter)
> Kuku Kambing
> Bajak (Plough )
States in Malaysia -Paddy is cultivated
- Perlis
-Kedah
-Perak
-Kelantan
-Seberang Perai ( Penang )
Monday, November 16, 2009
North South Expressway ( PLUS)
( PLUS Tunnel )
( PLUS Expressway)
PLUS abbreviation of Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan literally mean : North South Expressway Project.
Linkage between : Bukit Kayu Hitam ( North) to Johore Bahru ( South )
> lenght is 966 km ( 600 miles) - longest in Malaysia
Facilities :-
> Overhead Bridge Restaurant
> R & R ( Rehat & Rawat) - Rest and Recreational
> Petrol Station
> Toilets facilities
> Stop over -Restaurants and Food Courts
Amoured Car - Malaysian Armed Forces
Amoured Care are introduced by the British Colonial. It is used to escort and protect.
Unlike tank-is not clumsy as it is smaller in size -easy to move around .
It also have the speed to travel .
Musical Instruments of Malay
Caklempong
Gambus
Sape
Kompang
Rebana Ubi
Nafiri
Gong ( Drum )
Seruling (Flute)
Serunai ( Flute)
Angklong
Canang
Kertuk Kayu
Pasar Siti Khadijah ( Siti Khadijah Market)
Pasar Siti Khadijah ( Siti Khadijah Market ) named after Prophet Mohamed's wife - whom is a businesswomen.
This location is in Kota Bharu - formerly known as Pasar Buluh Kubu.
It is a 3 storey building .
Kota Bharu is loacted in the state of Kelantan. A state north -east of Peninsular Malaysia.
The busiest day of the week is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The operation hour is from 8.00 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the evening.
The market is dominated by women.
Numerous local products are sold here. Among the product that are sold here are : freah produce such as vegetable, poultry and hosehold items. Local delights as as local kueh- a kind of local delicacies. Traditional kuih will be like "tahi itik, akak, jala mas, buah tanjung, serabe, tepung pelita, Food such as the famed Nasi Dagang. Nasi Dagang literally translated as Trading Rice. is sold here.
Other items may include Muslim prayers item, such as tudong for women, carpet for prayers, also batik, spices, silver and bronze ware and many others.
OTHER THINGS RELATED TO KELANTAN
> Wau (Giant Kite flying)
> Gasing ( Giant Top Spinning)
Homestay- Malaysia
Homestay- A Malaysian Experience
- learning the way kampung way of life
- a malay cooking ( learning to use ponder & use spices)
- learn to use nature e.g. banana leaves in cooking
- use to make 'kueh'
- traditional past-times ; congkak, takraw,
-Malay wedding
-kampung livestock rearing
- learning the way kampung way of life
- a malay cooking ( learning to use ponder & use spices)
- learn to use nature e.g. banana leaves in cooking
- use to make 'kueh'
- traditional past-times ; congkak, takraw,
-Malay wedding
-kampung livestock rearing
Malaysian Cuisine
Food available is of Malay, Chinese and Tamil.
- Tim Sum
-Nyonya Kueh ( pulut tai tai, kueh talam, ondeh-ondeh, kueh lapis )
-Satay -side ingredients- onions & cucumber
-ketupat
-Roti canai
-Lemang
-nasi lemak
- grill crab seafood
- other ; torch ginger, chillies,ginger, mints
- a pounder and mortar
-basket aka siar nar ( a nyonya stuff)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Mah Meri Tribe & Culture & Crafts
The Mah Meri are one of the 18 tribes of Orang Asli living in West Malaysia. They are of the Senoi subgroup. Most of the members of the Mah Meri tribe live along the coast of South Selangor from Sungei Pelek up to Pulau Carey, although there is at least one Mah Meri Community on the other side of the Klang River.
According to the Orang Asli Office of the Malaysian government , they numbered around 2200 in 2005.
According to the Orang Asli Office of the Malaysian government , they numbered around 2200 in 2005.
The craving of creature are supposed to replaced the spirit of the creature killed. example, if a tiger is killed, then they crave a tiger carvings and they believe that the tiger spirit dwell in the cravings.
Iban Dances
The origin of this indigenous dance is not clearly known but it is believed to have been in existence along with the Iban tribe since the 16th Century.
The Ngajat dance is believed to have been performed by warriors on their return from battles. This dance is now performed to celebrate the most important harvest festival called ‘Gawai’, to welcome important guests to the longhouses and so on.
The male dancers wear large feathers as part of their headgear, hold an ornate and long shield in their hand with chains, beads and a loincloth called the ‘cawat’. The female dancers have an elaborate headdress, chains, beads and a ‘dress’ that reaches to below their knees with intricate weaving. Traditionally this dance was only performed by male dancers but not anymore.
The dance is arranged straight lines and in a circle and does involve dramatic leaps and jumps performed by the male dancers.
Gongs and other ethnic percussion instruments such as the ‘enkeromong’, ‘bendai’, ‘canang’ and ‘dumbak or ketebong’ provide the music. The musicians may be either male or female.
Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is located in front of the Dataran Merdeka - literally the Independence Square - and the Royal Selangor Club, by Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The structure takes its name from Sultan Abdul Samad, the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time when construction began.
It was designed by A.C. Norman and built in 1894-1897 to house several important government departments during the British administration. A.C. Norman spent time in Africa and saw Muslim mosques in India which led him to use Moorish architecture in the building's design.
Penang Chinese Anti-War Memorial
This memorial is dedicated for the Penang Chinese who died during the Japanese Occupation during WW2 in year 1930 to 1940 's
It is also dedicated for those died during the Anti-Japanese movement in China.
it is located at the tip corner of the road to Penang Hill.
Routing For On The Coach Test
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Macalister Road
> Norman Macalister
> Governor ( 1807-1811)
> Assistant to Francis Light
> A busy road – food eateries
> A church –St Paul church
Penang Road
> 1st road extended out from Georgetown
> KOMTAR (abbrev) –Penang tallest
> Dato’ Lim Chong Keat
> 65 floor/ 232 metres / 1985
> Ong Kongsi – 1st clansman of Ong of Hokkien state
> 1894/ donation from Ong clansman Kedah
> Old occupant – Kek Seng coffee shop/ good spring roll & food
> Shops here-antiques/crafts/ batiks/
> Chowrasta Market ( keelinga ban-san) –Indian market
Transfer Road
> Named “transfer” cos of Admin rule –Straits Sett Pg to S’pore
> Police HQ Penang
> Maiilia Bakery – Roti Benggali –local favourite
> Dato Koyah Shrine( Syed Mustapha Idris)
> From Malabar,South India – 19th century
> Able to heal sick person.
> Roti canai here/
Penang Road .
> is a place where nights comes alive
Ø Cititel Hotel – 4 star rated hotel
beside this hotel- may noticed our Penang trishaw-used to be local transportation.
> todays due to its popularity-it caters tourist to see Penang in detail.
> Also known as KING OF THE ROAD
> across the road opposite Cititel is Muntri Street- not far away is the Hainanese Temple
> UPR –pub & entertainment/restaurants/discos
Ø Ku Din Ku Meh house-bought in 1901 as trading post
Ø Fluent Thai & Malay language
Ø Appt Ambassador of Setul ( now Satun)-by Kedah Sultan
Ø bestow Raja of Setul by Thai king –Chulalongkorn
Jalan Farquhar
> Protestant cemetery ( 1794)
Ø Francis Light, James Scott, Thomas Leonowens, Rev.
Ø Hutchings , James Richardson Logan, George Leith
Ø 32 Mansion ( Leong Yin Fee Mansion) son of a tin tycoon
Ø Now an Italian restaurant
Ø Penang Bowl – for bowling enthusiast
The Garage
Ø Once used to be showcase for (British Leyland company)
Ø cars like Austin, Jaguar & Morris
Ø 1920
Ø Today it is replaced as a place for entertainment
Ø Pub, restaurant and shopping (SS, Gloria Jeans & etc)
E & O
Ø 1885 - a boutique hotel –colonial style
Ø Sarkies Brothers –Armenia
Ø Guest –Sun Yat Sen, Charlie Chaplin, Rudyard Kipling
Ø Closed in 1996 and reopen in 2001 after restoration
Light Street
> Named after Francis Light
> St Xaviers Institution -1852 –Education / by La Salle brothers
> Named after St.Francis Xavier.
> Convent Light Street – 1852 /
> orphanage /boarding schl–3 French Sister s-Holy Infant Jesus Mission-
> Supreme Court Bldg- 1903- build by John Henry Maccallum
> Logan Memorial – James Richarson Logan –defend locals
Jalan Padang Kota Lama (Esplanade)
Ø Dewan Sri Pinang – State function /exhibition /live performances
Ø Used to be the residence Koh Seang Tat –local millionaire
Ø Demolish and replace with Dewan Sri Pinang
Ø 1883 –a fountain donated by KST
Ø Duke of Edinburgh –stayed here 1869
Ø Cenotaph War Memorial – WW1 dead -1927
Ø A Russian ship sunk from German attack
City Hall
Ø 1903- British Palladian
Ø It currently houses the Penang Municipal Council Chambers and two departments
Ø – the Licensing and the Urban Services departments
Town Hall
Ø 1883
Ø Anna & the King film shot here
Ø Pg library started here
Ø Used to a British recreation centre – field where they can play games & functions
Fort Cornwallis
Ø 1786
Ø Original-nipah palm
Ø Later bricks –used convict laborers
Ø Named after Governor General Bengal –Charles Cornwallis
Ø 1871-captured Sri Rambai cannon
Ø Other cannons –never engaged in war
Ø In side fort-statue of Francis Light
Ø Chapel / gun powder house
Ø Become 1st military & trading post of East Hindia Company in P.Malaysia
Victoria Jubilee Tower
Ø Cheah Chen Eok
Ø 1897, completed 1902
Ø Queen Victoria-60 years reign,
Ø 60 feets-
Ø Slightly tilted –due to Jap. bombing WW2
Lebuh Light
Ø Immigration Bldg –passport can be done in 1 day time.
Ø State Assembly Hall ( formerly Central Police Station-during British time) -1800
Ø Now State Administrative building
Ø Bank Negara Malaysia – Central Bank Penang branch
Ø All commercial banks will need to go thru BNM for financial matters
Ø
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (Pitt Street)
Ø a.k.a. Streets of Harmony (St George Church-1818, accer to Rev. Hutchings
Ø Goddess Mercy Temple - 1801, Sri Mahariamman -1833 & Kapaitan Keling mosque-1801
Ø Cauder Mydin Merican @ Kapitan Keling
Chulia Street
Ø a.k.a. Gu Gan Tang means Cows pen
Ø TeoChew Assoc.-1870-serve as Han Chiang school - won a UNESCO award
Ø Nagore shrine – 1800s –Syed Sahul Hameed
>a number of budget hotels are located here.
>turning to the left junction is Little India - where we can obtain good quality Indian products .
Central Fire Station
Ø 1909
Ø Renamed Beach Street Fire Station
Ø Still a fire station until today
Yeoh Kongsi
Ø Yeoh kongsi -1870
Pengkalan Weld
Ø Ferry terminal ( Ferry Pier) Pengkalan Tun Raja Uda
Ø Butterworth –Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim
Ø Ferry –similar to that of Hong Kong
Customs Building with clock tower
Ø Formerly Malayan Railway Bldg- w/out rail
Ø 1907 commencing of the FMS railway
Tanjung City Marina
Ø Built recently a few years back
Ø Yatch dock here
British Council
Ø Located at Weld Quay ( Pengkalan Weld)
Ø Named after Federick Aloysius Weld – Governor Straits Settlement
Ø 1880
Ø Beside British Council – is a construction – Boustead Hotel
Post Office
Ø G.P.O.
Ø Location of govt. office
Ø Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra (1960) built
Swettemham Pier
Ø Reconstructed to accommodate Cruise Ship
Ø Just ready to use recently
Ø Place where –previously used for ferry to Langkawi
Pengkalan Weld ( Weld Quay)
Ø Near the ferry terminal office
Ø Clan Jetties
Ø Famous one- Chew Jetty
Ø Others – Lim Jetty, Tan Jetty, Yeoh Jetty, Lee Jetty, Mixed Clan Jetty and etc.
Ø The temple – deity is Mah Chor – goddess of sea /
Ø similar to the Japanese goddessof sea -Matsu
Jelutong Expressway
Ø Built on reclaim land
Ø Jointly supported and developed by IJM Development
Ø Here –can view Penang Bridge ( 13.5 km)
Ø Entrance to Penang Bridge
Ø E-gate /Tesco/ -newly built
Ø Jetty to P.Jerjak ( P.Jerjak- formerly detention camp for prisoners)
Ø A leprosy centre – go across by boat
Ø Queenbay Mall – newly shopping complex
Ø Branded goods. /Cinema/ a indoor theme park/ restaurants
> on the 12 & 13 th December, at the coast of Bandar Sri Pinang - a competition of Dragon Boat race is held.
Bayan Lepas
Ø a.k.a. Bayan Lepas Free Tade Zone
Ø this idea started by the previous CM – Lim Chong Eu
Ø multinational companies –factories/electronics/manufacturing & etc
Ø this place is close to the air-port ( Pg Int.Air Port)
Ø story of name of Bayan Lepas- Bayan is bird.
Bukit Jambul
> On the round about -will noticed there betel nut trees grown.
> This is where Penang gets it's name - Pinang
> Penang State flag had a picture of the Pinang tree or betel nut tree
> On the Penang flag - the blue signifies the sea, yellow signifies prosperity, the white signifies the state itself and the betelnut tree signifies the origin of the state's name.
> Bukit Jambul Country Club- international- Korean /Japanese
> Shopping arcade ( now mostly for foreigners and factory workers)
> At top of hill is the Equatorial Hotel
> Along the road before reaching Equatorial Hotel- there are numerous millionaires bungalows
PISA
> Penang Int. Sports Arena
> An int. Swimming pool –for international events
> Venue for int. events –exibitions/ e..g. computer fair, travel fair,trade fair. industrial fair
> Up ahead – Malay kampong houses- built on stilts above the ground -to avoid being effected by flood.
> – a number of small stall selling Malay traditional kueh ( dessert cakes) ,nasi lemak
> A military base & camp ahead – the soldiers would use to practice running here
> noticed an amoured car displayed -used during the Emergency in Malaysia -to escort and protect civilians from communist attack (1948 - 1960)
> Small farms & orchards around this area – durian.
> During fruits season – durians ,mangosteen sold here
> Round-about- Air port -houses the DCA( Department of Civil Aviation)
Penang International Airport
> Penang also known as " Pearl Of Orient"
- round balls outside the airport compound represents pearls
> Most popular airline -Air Asia , Fireflyz , MAS, Southern China, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific
> story of Bayan Lepas obtaining it's name
Jln Sultan Azlan Shah
> Snake temples – land given to monk
> by ( David Brown)
> Deity –Chor Soo Kong
> Snakes here sleep in day
> A snake farm nearby
> Snakes everywhere in temple
Sungai Nibong
> Location of Pesta Pulau Pinang
> This year 21-11-09 to 31-12-09
> Fun fair/trade expo/
> Food fair & other exibition
>Name of Sungai Nibong literally means : Palm River
> Housing estates -built here far away from main town Georgetown - way back some 20 years ago - due to high property cost in main town.
Batu Uban
> Location of USM
> Higher learning
> Batu Uban mosque – existed before arrival of Francis Light
> From a Minangkabau royal family –Sumatera
Gelugor ( RECSAM)
> Gelugor named after the tamarind fruit –asam gelugor – use to cooking
> Around this area - used to a place David Brown
> Experiment planting clove & nutmeg
> RECSAM – a training college for teachers in Maths & Science
> RECSAM –Regional Education Centre Science And Maths
Jalan Mesjid Negeri ( Green Lane)
> Green Lane –b cos it use to be a geen path across Penang Island
> The World Red Swastika Society is a Taoist voluntary org.
> History founded in China in 1922 as a philanthropic branch of the Society of Dao and Virtue. The society's movement is similar to the Red Cross but is grounded on Buddhism and Taoism.
> Penang is famous of Medical Tourism -e.g. Lam Wah Ee Hosp. – Indons from Medan come here for treatment
> Convent Green Lane – this is school – M’sia Icon Nicol David study (squash champion)
> Wat Pinbang Oon –Thai Temple ( Wat temple ) there are monks cemetery within the compounds of the temple.
Lorong Batu Lanchang
> Hindu cemetery – this particular for a Hindu of diff caste – they buried
> Next –Chinese cemetery- United Hokkien Cemetary
> A private land –
> There is an old folks home- Little Sister of the Poor -run by Catholic missionaries -land was donated by Aw Boon Par
> A new complexs was just recently been erected in 2008 to accomodate the old folks.
Jalan Air Itam
> Chung Ling High School –Govt aided/Private
> Very prominent Chinese school
> Orphanage –for muslim
> Road –Jln Kg Melayu –cos most Malay stayed here once
> Indian temple
> The Chinese Anti-War Memorial (near round about) -1930 to 1940
> Those die in anti-Jap in China / during Jap.occupation
Air Itam Town
> Market place very busy-congested – buy anything
> Famous laksa – use torch ginger and etc
> Kek Lok Si – temple of eternal bliss
> 1890 –Chief Abbot from Kuan Yin temple in Pitt Street is responsible for this.
> Libneration pond –tortise / giant Kuan Yin statue
> Bazaar along the route up
> Biggest Buddhist temple in SEA
> Monastery up there
> A vegetarian restaurant
> The new attraction is the Goddess of Mercy Pavillion - it is a 20 storey pavillion opened on 6th December, 2009 by monks from all over the world and local dignitaries.
The height is 90 metres height.
> Celebrating the 118th Anniversary of Kek Lok Si Temple in commemoration of the founder of Kuan Yin temple, the 4th Chief Abbot, Bai Sheng.
> Kuan Yin statue is an icon to Penang.
Penang Hill Railway
> 1906 to 1923
> ½ hour trip / Funicular train
> Change in mid station
> Pg Hill – 821 m above sealevel / temp 20 -25 degree
> Also known as Bukit Bendera ( Flag Hill)
> Highest peak in Pg.
> Bellevue –mini bird park /
> Panoramic view
> Indian Temple / cannon
Penang State Mosque
> 1980
> By Filipino architect
> Usually Friday prayers.
> Building /funding of the mosque was contributed late Dato Loh Boon Siew
> 5 principle of Islam – allah , mohd, 5 times, fast, pilgrim
Scotland Road
> Considered one of the Penang millionaires row
> Penang Turf Club
> 1864
> Baobab tree – probably 200 year +
> Tree -Introduced by British
> Penang Chinese-Union Girls School –
Jalan Utama ( Western Road)
> Used to be congested during Thaipusam
> Kolam –indian design on floor
> Pg Sports Club -1900
> Western Road Cemetary –Christian
> Arshak Sarkies –buried here
> WW1 dead – a Russian memorial
> Masonic Temple –most Europ are Masonic
> Jesselton – millionaire staying there –
> E.g. Texchem boss stayed here too –Sushi King
Jalan Kebun Bunga ( Waterfall Road)
> Nattukotthai Chettiar Temple –peak of Thaipusam here
> Youth Park - X cise /sports event
> Craft batik -batik craft
The Penang Youth Park is located nearby.
Botanical Gardens
> Do not feed monkeys
> Charles Curtis - 1884
> Cactus, fern house, Orchid
> Cannon ball tree
> Nearby to quarry
> X cise / relax / view the beautiful flower / nurseries
> Tram 2-00 adult 1-00 children
Jln Mt Erskine
Ø Pek Hoon Swa – white cloud mountain
Ø Pg Chinese Girls School –leading girls school
Ø 1920
Ø Original name: Fukien Girls School – originally at Macalister Rd
Ø Cemetery – Crematorium
Ø Inside – a private cemetery for the Cheah clans
Jalan Fettes
Ø Coffee shops / complex that houses office & shops
Ø A food court
Ø Up ahead – Island Plaza
Ø A place for youngster hangout at Gloria Jeans
Ø Further ahead – Tg Pinang –developed by E & O Development
Jalan Tanjung Tokong
Ø Along the road- Malay community –used to be fisherman
Ø Live the traditional way
Ø Further up ahead – Marina Bay –one exclusive condo
Ø Another condo at the corner junction of traafic light – a condo bought by Jackie Chan
Gurney Drive
Ø Famous Oriental seafood – live seafood
Ø Round about –commenmorate the tsunami incident
Ø Nearby –opposite- hawker centre /
Ø Next –Gurney Plaza –branded goods/extension of Gurney made by a company –S’pore.
Ø CapitalLand (tenant-banks,supermarkets/retails shops/fitness centre)
Ø Lifestyle Mall
Ø G-hotel – a Jap.restuarant with private room
Ø Good commentary from foreign guest
Jalan Pemenang
> Along this road - there are pre-war building - some are built in 1918 .
Ø Name of road- means ‘winner” in Malay
Ø Old heritage – converted to exclusive dining – e.g. Golden gate ( Steamboat)
Ø Matsuki (Japanese)
Ø In Pulau Tikus area – means “ Islands of the rat”
Ø This area – majority are Eurasians / Siamese
Jalan Kelawai
Ø Prominent Eurasians –the Rozells – good musicians –sing in hotel during the 80’s
Ø Now many foreigners on MM2H program stayed here too.
> Eurasian in Penang are majority of Portuguese and British decent.
> Eurasian is a mixed blood of Europeans with Asians ( locals and Siamese mostly)
Lorong Burma
Ø Wat Chaiya Mangalaran – founded by Pothan Kuat -1845
Ø Loves Penang laksa- a shrine built for him
Ø Visited by HM Bhumipol & Queen Sirikit
Ø Officiated opening by former PM Thai- Tun Thanon
Ø Festival held here- Songkran, Loi Krathong, Wesak
Ø Under 4 lady trustees / Therevada Buddhist
Ø Reclining Buddha -33 metres – one of longest
Ø Dhammikarama – land bought Nyonya Betong -1803
Ø Bought from George Layton, 390 Spanish Dollars
Ø Panca Rupa –mystical creature -guardian of earth
Ø Khatina -offering of robe to monk , Sunday schools
Jalan Burma
Ø On the right side road –see a pagoda – anther Thai Temple –Wat Bhupharam
> Wat Bhupharram was built in 1942 by a Buddhist monk - Luang Por Sri Keow
Wat Bhupharram mean Flower Temple
-famous of the lifting Buddha and produce amulets fro worshippers
Ø Soko Gakkai – Japanese Buddhist organization –estb 1984
Ø To promote peace, understanding & mutual respect
> at the junction before turing to the left- up ahead we can the Victoria monument -located at the Chinese Recreation Club.
-It was built after 30 years of Her Majesty death.
Jalan Pangkor
Ø Right –GMC –hospital provide professional medical service
Ø Foreigners from Indon- seek treatment / cheaper & reliable
Ø Doctors are UK,Aust & US, & India graduate mostly
Ø Up ahead- a local product shop –selling local products
Ø Hardwicke – a residence used by famous Khaw family
Ø Later sold to a Lim Cheng Ean – 1st magistrate in Penang
Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah ( Northam Road)
Ø Millionaires Row – owned by prominent Chinese businessman
> Among the famous residence include ;-
> Istana Kedah ( the residence of the Sultan of Kedah in Penang )
Ø Lim Lean Teng’s Mansion – founder of Han Chiang school,Penang
Ø One of the mansion there is the Kedah’s Sultan residence
Ø Wawasan Open University- used to be Yeap Chor Ee official residence ,founder of Ban Hin Lee bank
Ø Other related college – Disted also of Yeap Chor Ee
After Wawasan University - a lane to the left is place called Paramount - here we can find a good and special seafood restaurant - The Ocean Green.
-somnetime if we are lucky we may caught the fisherman back from sea - can buy from them fresh marine catch.
Larut Road
Ø The building KFC used is known as – “ Limburg”
Ø Originally a house for Lim Cheng Teik,
Ø Youngest municipal councilor in Penang – 26 y.o.
Ø 1917- designed by - Neubronner’s firm
Ø Next to it – Wesley Methodist Church
Ø Founded by American missionaries – 1891
Ø Built in 1911 known as Fitzgerald Memorial Church
Ø In memory of bishop & daughter
Ø Responsible for establishing 3 schools – PMS , MBS & MGS
Ø MBS & MGS formerly known as Anglo-Chinese School.
Jalan Anson
Ø Named after Archibald Anson – Lieutenant General of Penang
Ø He also founded Teluk Anson ( now Teluk Intan)
Ø Federal Govt bldg- Registration dept.- I/C , Marriage, Death, Birth
Ø Others federal govt affairs building located here
Ø TNB – National Electrcity Board –privatised – sole provider of power suppy in Malaysia
Ø KDU – Higher learning –Private
Ø One Academy – Art & Multimedia – higher learning-Private
Ø MGS – founded by American missionaries ( Wesley Church)
Jalan Macalister
Ø Right side – Ghee Hiang – most famous sesame oil manufacturer in Pg.
Ø Sesame oil is halal – international recognized – 100% pure ( good for confinement)
Ø History – more than 150 years (since 1856)
Ø Penang 1st “tau sar pneah” – Green Bean Paste Pastry
Ø Penang Philomatic Union ( a.k.a. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Centre)
Ø Est. by Tung Meng Hooi , a political party founded 1905 to overthrow Imperial China
Ø This place is where –Sun Yat Sen deliver – first speech
Ø After 1911 – it use for CLHS & Fukien Girls School
Komtar (Penang Road)
Ø Ong Kongsi – 1st clansman of Ong of Hokkien state
Ø 1894/ donation from Ong clansman Kedah
Ø
Macalister Road
> Norman Macalister
> Governor ( 1807-1811)
> Assistant to Francis Light
> A busy road – food eateries
> A church –St Paul church
Penang Road
> 1st road extended out from Georgetown
> KOMTAR (abbrev) –Penang tallest
> Dato’ Lim Chong Keat
> 65 floor/ 232 metres / 1985
> Ong Kongsi – 1st clansman of Ong of Hokkien state
> 1894/ donation from Ong clansman Kedah
> Old occupant – Kek Seng coffee shop/ good spring roll & food
> Shops here-antiques/crafts/ batiks/
> Chowrasta Market ( keelinga ban-san) –Indian market
Transfer Road
> Named “transfer” cos of Admin rule –Straits Sett Pg to S’pore
> Police HQ Penang
> Maiilia Bakery – Roti Benggali –local favourite
> Dato Koyah Shrine( Syed Mustapha Idris)
> From Malabar,South India – 19th century
> Able to heal sick person.
> Roti canai here/
Penang Road .
> is a place where nights comes alive
Ø Cititel Hotel – 4 star rated hotel
beside this hotel- may noticed our Penang trishaw-used to be local transportation.
> todays due to its popularity-it caters tourist to see Penang in detail.
> Also known as KING OF THE ROAD
> across the road opposite Cititel is Muntri Street- not far away is the Hainanese Temple
> UPR –pub & entertainment/restaurants/discos
Ø Ku Din Ku Meh house-bought in 1901 as trading post
Ø Fluent Thai & Malay language
Ø Appt Ambassador of Setul ( now Satun)-by Kedah Sultan
Ø bestow Raja of Setul by Thai king –Chulalongkorn
Jalan Farquhar
> Protestant cemetery ( 1794)
Ø Francis Light, James Scott, Thomas Leonowens, Rev.
Ø Hutchings , James Richardson Logan, George Leith
Ø 32 Mansion ( Leong Yin Fee Mansion) son of a tin tycoon
Ø Now an Italian restaurant
Ø Penang Bowl – for bowling enthusiast
The Garage
Ø Once used to be showcase for (British Leyland company)
Ø cars like Austin, Jaguar & Morris
Ø 1920
Ø Today it is replaced as a place for entertainment
Ø Pub, restaurant and shopping (SS, Gloria Jeans & etc)
E & O
Ø 1885 - a boutique hotel –colonial style
Ø Sarkies Brothers –Armenia
Ø Guest –Sun Yat Sen, Charlie Chaplin, Rudyard Kipling
Ø Closed in 1996 and reopen in 2001 after restoration
Light Street
> Named after Francis Light
> St Xaviers Institution -1852 –Education / by La Salle brothers
> Named after St.Francis Xavier.
> Convent Light Street – 1852 /
> orphanage /boarding schl–3 French Sister s-Holy Infant Jesus Mission-
> Supreme Court Bldg- 1903- build by John Henry Maccallum
> Logan Memorial – James Richarson Logan –defend locals
Jalan Padang Kota Lama (Esplanade)
Ø Dewan Sri Pinang – State function /exhibition /live performances
Ø Used to be the residence Koh Seang Tat –local millionaire
Ø Demolish and replace with Dewan Sri Pinang
Ø 1883 –a fountain donated by KST
Ø Duke of Edinburgh –stayed here 1869
Ø Cenotaph War Memorial – WW1 dead -1927
Ø A Russian ship sunk from German attack
City Hall
Ø 1903- British Palladian
Ø It currently houses the Penang Municipal Council Chambers and two departments
Ø – the Licensing and the Urban Services departments
Town Hall
Ø 1883
Ø Anna & the King film shot here
Ø Pg library started here
Ø Used to a British recreation centre – field where they can play games & functions
Fort Cornwallis
Ø 1786
Ø Original-nipah palm
Ø Later bricks –used convict laborers
Ø Named after Governor General Bengal –Charles Cornwallis
Ø 1871-captured Sri Rambai cannon
Ø Other cannons –never engaged in war
Ø In side fort-statue of Francis Light
Ø Chapel / gun powder house
Ø Become 1st military & trading post of East Hindia Company in P.Malaysia
Victoria Jubilee Tower
Ø Cheah Chen Eok
Ø 1897, completed 1902
Ø Queen Victoria-60 years reign,
Ø 60 feets-
Ø Slightly tilted –due to Jap. bombing WW2
Lebuh Light
Ø Immigration Bldg –passport can be done in 1 day time.
Ø State Assembly Hall ( formerly Central Police Station-during British time) -1800
Ø Now State Administrative building
Ø Bank Negara Malaysia – Central Bank Penang branch
Ø All commercial banks will need to go thru BNM for financial matters
Ø
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (Pitt Street)
Ø a.k.a. Streets of Harmony (St George Church-1818, accer to Rev. Hutchings
Ø Goddess Mercy Temple - 1801, Sri Mahariamman -1833 & Kapaitan Keling mosque-1801
Ø Cauder Mydin Merican @ Kapitan Keling
Chulia Street
Ø a.k.a. Gu Gan Tang means Cows pen
Ø TeoChew Assoc.-1870-serve as Han Chiang school - won a UNESCO award
Ø Nagore shrine – 1800s –Syed Sahul Hameed
>a number of budget hotels are located here.
>turning to the left junction is Little India - where we can obtain good quality Indian products .
Central Fire Station
Ø 1909
Ø Renamed Beach Street Fire Station
Ø Still a fire station until today
Yeoh Kongsi
Ø Yeoh kongsi -1870
Pengkalan Weld
Ø Ferry terminal ( Ferry Pier) Pengkalan Tun Raja Uda
Ø Butterworth –Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim
Ø Ferry –similar to that of Hong Kong
Customs Building with clock tower
Ø Formerly Malayan Railway Bldg- w/out rail
Ø 1907 commencing of the FMS railway
Tanjung City Marina
Ø Built recently a few years back
Ø Yatch dock here
British Council
Ø Located at Weld Quay ( Pengkalan Weld)
Ø Named after Federick Aloysius Weld – Governor Straits Settlement
Ø 1880
Ø Beside British Council – is a construction – Boustead Hotel
Post Office
Ø G.P.O.
Ø Location of govt. office
Ø Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra (1960) built
Swettemham Pier
Ø Reconstructed to accommodate Cruise Ship
Ø Just ready to use recently
Ø Place where –previously used for ferry to Langkawi
Pengkalan Weld ( Weld Quay)
Ø Near the ferry terminal office
Ø Clan Jetties
Ø Famous one- Chew Jetty
Ø Others – Lim Jetty, Tan Jetty, Yeoh Jetty, Lee Jetty, Mixed Clan Jetty and etc.
Ø The temple – deity is Mah Chor – goddess of sea /
Ø similar to the Japanese goddessof sea -Matsu
Jelutong Expressway
Ø Built on reclaim land
Ø Jointly supported and developed by IJM Development
Ø Here –can view Penang Bridge ( 13.5 km)
Ø Entrance to Penang Bridge
Ø E-gate /Tesco/ -newly built
Ø Jetty to P.Jerjak ( P.Jerjak- formerly detention camp for prisoners)
Ø A leprosy centre – go across by boat
Ø Queenbay Mall – newly shopping complex
Ø Branded goods. /Cinema/ a indoor theme park/ restaurants
> on the 12 & 13 th December, at the coast of Bandar Sri Pinang - a competition of Dragon Boat race is held.
Bayan Lepas
Ø a.k.a. Bayan Lepas Free Tade Zone
Ø this idea started by the previous CM – Lim Chong Eu
Ø multinational companies –factories/electronics/manufacturing & etc
Ø this place is close to the air-port ( Pg Int.Air Port)
Ø story of name of Bayan Lepas- Bayan is bird.
Bukit Jambul
> On the round about -will noticed there betel nut trees grown.
> This is where Penang gets it's name - Pinang
> Penang State flag had a picture of the Pinang tree or betel nut tree
> On the Penang flag - the blue signifies the sea, yellow signifies prosperity, the white signifies the state itself and the betelnut tree signifies the origin of the state's name.
> Bukit Jambul Country Club- international- Korean /Japanese
> Shopping arcade ( now mostly for foreigners and factory workers)
> At top of hill is the Equatorial Hotel
> Along the road before reaching Equatorial Hotel- there are numerous millionaires bungalows
PISA
> Penang Int. Sports Arena
> An int. Swimming pool –for international events
> Venue for int. events –exibitions/ e..g. computer fair, travel fair,trade fair. industrial fair
> Up ahead – Malay kampong houses- built on stilts above the ground -to avoid being effected by flood.
> – a number of small stall selling Malay traditional kueh ( dessert cakes) ,nasi lemak
> A military base & camp ahead – the soldiers would use to practice running here
> noticed an amoured car displayed -used during the Emergency in Malaysia -to escort and protect civilians from communist attack (1948 - 1960)
> Small farms & orchards around this area – durian.
> During fruits season – durians ,mangosteen sold here
> Round-about- Air port -houses the DCA( Department of Civil Aviation)
Penang International Airport
> Penang also known as " Pearl Of Orient"
- round balls outside the airport compound represents pearls
> Most popular airline -Air Asia , Fireflyz , MAS, Southern China, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific
> story of Bayan Lepas obtaining it's name
Jln Sultan Azlan Shah
> Snake temples – land given to monk
> by ( David Brown)
> Deity –Chor Soo Kong
> Snakes here sleep in day
> A snake farm nearby
> Snakes everywhere in temple
Sungai Nibong
> Location of Pesta Pulau Pinang
> This year 21-11-09 to 31-12-09
> Fun fair/trade expo/
> Food fair & other exibition
>Name of Sungai Nibong literally means : Palm River
> Housing estates -built here far away from main town Georgetown - way back some 20 years ago - due to high property cost in main town.
Batu Uban
> Location of USM
> Higher learning
> Batu Uban mosque – existed before arrival of Francis Light
> From a Minangkabau royal family –Sumatera
Gelugor ( RECSAM)
> Gelugor named after the tamarind fruit –asam gelugor – use to cooking
> Around this area - used to a place David Brown
> Experiment planting clove & nutmeg
> RECSAM – a training college for teachers in Maths & Science
> RECSAM –Regional Education Centre Science And Maths
Jalan Mesjid Negeri ( Green Lane)
> Green Lane –b cos it use to be a geen path across Penang Island
> The World Red Swastika Society is a Taoist voluntary org.
> History founded in China in 1922 as a philanthropic branch of the Society of Dao and Virtue. The society's movement is similar to the Red Cross but is grounded on Buddhism and Taoism.
> Penang is famous of Medical Tourism -e.g. Lam Wah Ee Hosp. – Indons from Medan come here for treatment
> Convent Green Lane – this is school – M’sia Icon Nicol David study (squash champion)
> Wat Pinbang Oon –Thai Temple ( Wat temple ) there are monks cemetery within the compounds of the temple.
Lorong Batu Lanchang
> Hindu cemetery – this particular for a Hindu of diff caste – they buried
> Next –Chinese cemetery- United Hokkien Cemetary
> A private land –
> There is an old folks home- Little Sister of the Poor -run by Catholic missionaries -land was donated by Aw Boon Par
> A new complexs was just recently been erected in 2008 to accomodate the old folks.
Jalan Air Itam
> Chung Ling High School –Govt aided/Private
> Very prominent Chinese school
> Orphanage –for muslim
> Road –Jln Kg Melayu –cos most Malay stayed here once
> Indian temple
> The Chinese Anti-War Memorial (near round about) -1930 to 1940
> Those die in anti-Jap in China / during Jap.occupation
Air Itam Town
> Market place very busy-congested – buy anything
> Famous laksa – use torch ginger and etc
> Kek Lok Si – temple of eternal bliss
> 1890 –Chief Abbot from Kuan Yin temple in Pitt Street is responsible for this.
> Libneration pond –tortise / giant Kuan Yin statue
> Bazaar along the route up
> Biggest Buddhist temple in SEA
> Monastery up there
> A vegetarian restaurant
> The new attraction is the Goddess of Mercy Pavillion - it is a 20 storey pavillion opened on 6th December, 2009 by monks from all over the world and local dignitaries.
The height is 90 metres height.
> Celebrating the 118th Anniversary of Kek Lok Si Temple in commemoration of the founder of Kuan Yin temple, the 4th Chief Abbot, Bai Sheng.
> Kuan Yin statue is an icon to Penang.
Penang Hill Railway
> 1906 to 1923
> ½ hour trip / Funicular train
> Change in mid station
> Pg Hill – 821 m above sealevel / temp 20 -25 degree
> Also known as Bukit Bendera ( Flag Hill)
> Highest peak in Pg.
> Bellevue –mini bird park /
> Panoramic view
> Indian Temple / cannon
Penang State Mosque
> 1980
> By Filipino architect
> Usually Friday prayers.
> Building /funding of the mosque was contributed late Dato Loh Boon Siew
> 5 principle of Islam – allah , mohd, 5 times, fast, pilgrim
Scotland Road
> Considered one of the Penang millionaires row
> Penang Turf Club
> 1864
> Baobab tree – probably 200 year +
> Tree -Introduced by British
> Penang Chinese-Union Girls School –
Jalan Utama ( Western Road)
> Used to be congested during Thaipusam
> Kolam –indian design on floor
> Pg Sports Club -1900
> Western Road Cemetary –Christian
> Arshak Sarkies –buried here
> WW1 dead – a Russian memorial
> Masonic Temple –most Europ are Masonic
> Jesselton – millionaire staying there –
> E.g. Texchem boss stayed here too –Sushi King
Jalan Kebun Bunga ( Waterfall Road)
> Nattukotthai Chettiar Temple –peak of Thaipusam here
> Youth Park - X cise /sports event
> Craft batik -batik craft
The Penang Youth Park is located nearby.
Botanical Gardens
> Do not feed monkeys
> Charles Curtis - 1884
> Cactus, fern house, Orchid
> Cannon ball tree
> Nearby to quarry
> X cise / relax / view the beautiful flower / nurseries
> Tram 2-00 adult 1-00 children
Jln Mt Erskine
Ø Pek Hoon Swa – white cloud mountain
Ø Pg Chinese Girls School –leading girls school
Ø 1920
Ø Original name: Fukien Girls School – originally at Macalister Rd
Ø Cemetery – Crematorium
Ø Inside – a private cemetery for the Cheah clans
Jalan Fettes
Ø Coffee shops / complex that houses office & shops
Ø A food court
Ø Up ahead – Island Plaza
Ø A place for youngster hangout at Gloria Jeans
Ø Further ahead – Tg Pinang –developed by E & O Development
Jalan Tanjung Tokong
Ø Along the road- Malay community –used to be fisherman
Ø Live the traditional way
Ø Further up ahead – Marina Bay –one exclusive condo
Ø Another condo at the corner junction of traafic light – a condo bought by Jackie Chan
Gurney Drive
Ø Famous Oriental seafood – live seafood
Ø Round about –commenmorate the tsunami incident
Ø Nearby –opposite- hawker centre /
Ø Next –Gurney Plaza –branded goods/extension of Gurney made by a company –S’pore.
Ø CapitalLand (tenant-banks,supermarkets/retails shops/fitness centre)
Ø Lifestyle Mall
Ø G-hotel – a Jap.restuarant with private room
Ø Good commentary from foreign guest
Jalan Pemenang
> Along this road - there are pre-war building - some are built in 1918 .
Ø Name of road- means ‘winner” in Malay
Ø Old heritage – converted to exclusive dining – e.g. Golden gate ( Steamboat)
Ø Matsuki (Japanese)
Ø In Pulau Tikus area – means “ Islands of the rat”
Ø This area – majority are Eurasians / Siamese
Jalan Kelawai
Ø Prominent Eurasians –the Rozells – good musicians –sing in hotel during the 80’s
Ø Now many foreigners on MM2H program stayed here too.
> Eurasian in Penang are majority of Portuguese and British decent.
> Eurasian is a mixed blood of Europeans with Asians ( locals and Siamese mostly)
Lorong Burma
Ø Wat Chaiya Mangalaran – founded by Pothan Kuat -1845
Ø Loves Penang laksa- a shrine built for him
Ø Visited by HM Bhumipol & Queen Sirikit
Ø Officiated opening by former PM Thai- Tun Thanon
Ø Festival held here- Songkran, Loi Krathong, Wesak
Ø Under 4 lady trustees / Therevada Buddhist
Ø Reclining Buddha -33 metres – one of longest
Ø Dhammikarama – land bought Nyonya Betong -1803
Ø Bought from George Layton, 390 Spanish Dollars
Ø Panca Rupa –mystical creature -guardian of earth
Ø Khatina -offering of robe to monk , Sunday schools
Jalan Burma
Ø On the right side road –see a pagoda – anther Thai Temple –Wat Bhupharam
> Wat Bhupharram was built in 1942 by a Buddhist monk - Luang Por Sri Keow
Wat Bhupharram mean Flower Temple
-famous of the lifting Buddha and produce amulets fro worshippers
Ø Soko Gakkai – Japanese Buddhist organization –estb 1984
Ø To promote peace, understanding & mutual respect
> at the junction before turing to the left- up ahead we can the Victoria monument -located at the Chinese Recreation Club.
-It was built after 30 years of Her Majesty death.
Jalan Pangkor
Ø Right –GMC –hospital provide professional medical service
Ø Foreigners from Indon- seek treatment / cheaper & reliable
Ø Doctors are UK,Aust & US, & India graduate mostly
Ø Up ahead- a local product shop –selling local products
Ø Hardwicke – a residence used by famous Khaw family
Ø Later sold to a Lim Cheng Ean – 1st magistrate in Penang
Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah ( Northam Road)
Ø Millionaires Row – owned by prominent Chinese businessman
> Among the famous residence include ;-
> Istana Kedah ( the residence of the Sultan of Kedah in Penang )
Ø Lim Lean Teng’s Mansion – founder of Han Chiang school,Penang
Ø One of the mansion there is the Kedah’s Sultan residence
Ø Wawasan Open University- used to be Yeap Chor Ee official residence ,founder of Ban Hin Lee bank
Ø Other related college – Disted also of Yeap Chor Ee
After Wawasan University - a lane to the left is place called Paramount - here we can find a good and special seafood restaurant - The Ocean Green.
-somnetime if we are lucky we may caught the fisherman back from sea - can buy from them fresh marine catch.
Larut Road
Ø The building KFC used is known as – “ Limburg”
Ø Originally a house for Lim Cheng Teik,
Ø Youngest municipal councilor in Penang – 26 y.o.
Ø 1917- designed by - Neubronner’s firm
Ø Next to it – Wesley Methodist Church
Ø Founded by American missionaries – 1891
Ø Built in 1911 known as Fitzgerald Memorial Church
Ø In memory of bishop & daughter
Ø Responsible for establishing 3 schools – PMS , MBS & MGS
Ø MBS & MGS formerly known as Anglo-Chinese School.
Jalan Anson
Ø Named after Archibald Anson – Lieutenant General of Penang
Ø He also founded Teluk Anson ( now Teluk Intan)
Ø Federal Govt bldg- Registration dept.- I/C , Marriage, Death, Birth
Ø Others federal govt affairs building located here
Ø TNB – National Electrcity Board –privatised – sole provider of power suppy in Malaysia
Ø KDU – Higher learning –Private
Ø One Academy – Art & Multimedia – higher learning-Private
Ø MGS – founded by American missionaries ( Wesley Church)
Jalan Macalister
Ø Right side – Ghee Hiang – most famous sesame oil manufacturer in Pg.
Ø Sesame oil is halal – international recognized – 100% pure ( good for confinement)
Ø History – more than 150 years (since 1856)
Ø Penang 1st “tau sar pneah” – Green Bean Paste Pastry
Ø Penang Philomatic Union ( a.k.a. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Centre)
Ø Est. by Tung Meng Hooi , a political party founded 1905 to overthrow Imperial China
Ø This place is where –Sun Yat Sen deliver – first speech
Ø After 1911 – it use for CLHS & Fukien Girls School
Komtar (Penang Road)
Ø Ong Kongsi – 1st clansman of Ong of Hokkien state
Ø 1894/ donation from Ong clansman Kedah
Ø
Friday, November 13, 2009
Christ Church Melaka 1753
The Dutch square is known also as the Red Square.
Originally it is white in color but the
later British painted in red
The church is open most days, but as it is still a working church, its often closed to tourists on Sundays. Next to the church is another red building now housing the Malaysia Youth Museum.
The Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain was erected in 1904 by the people of Malacca to commemorate Her Majesty's 60th anniversary on the British throne.
Originally it is white in color but the
later British painted in red
Siting at one end of the town square is the great red front of Christ Church.
Built in 1753 as a Dutch Reform church, it was later converted by the British into an Anglican church. Although things were added, many Dutch and Armenian elements remain, including tombstones laid in the floor.
The church is open most days, but as it is still a working church, its often closed to tourists on Sundays. Next to the church is another red building now housing the Malaysia Youth Museum.
The tombstones are written in Portuguese and were originally in St. Paul's Church.
Each of the huge roof beams in the nave was carved from a single tree trunk and constructed without joints. Besides, the handmade pews and windows are original, dated back 200 years. Until today, the Christ Church is solidly maintained as undamaged, and the ceiling rafters are still remaining strong as when it was first built.
NEARBY THE CHURCH - QUEEN VICTORIA FOUNTAIN
Queen Victoria Fountain is one of the last traces of the British colonial era in Malaysia. This monument represents the glorious days of the British people in Malaysia.
The Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain was erected in 1904 by the people of Malacca to commemorate Her Majesty's 60th anniversary on the British throne.
Similar to other structures in the city such as the Clock Tower, this fountain was built to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. The fountain was built in 1901. Surprisingly, the fountain is still working perfectly even after such a long period. The fountain serves as a tempting backdrop for photographers and tourists who visit the city.
The Queen Victoria's Fountain has become a famous market place in the city.
Due to its popularity and high probability of tourists, many rickshaw riders stand beside the fountain.
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