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.

1. 1786 - Captain Francis Light founded Penang .
2. 1826 - Straits Settlement
3. 1867 - Crown Colony
4. 19th December, 1941 - Japanese Occupation
5. 1946 - Malayan Union
6. 1948- Federation of Malaya
7. 1957 - Independence ( 13th August 1957 )
8. 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 )

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

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)

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.

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

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED LIST - POINTS REVEALED.

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

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

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.

Marine Parks

The Marine Park in Malaysia


1) Famous Marine Parks ;- e.g.

a) Pulau Redang (Redang Island)
b) Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island)
c) Pulau Payar (Payar Island)
d) Sipadan Island
e) Tunku Abdul Rahman Park


2) Activities in Marine Parks:-

a) Snorkelling
b) Under Water Photo taking
c) Scuba Diving
d) Swimming


3) The NO NO in Marine Parks

a) NO fishing
b) NO collecting corals or underwater living creatures /plants
c) NO littering
d) NO damaging the sea corals
e) NO anchoring at coral areas
f) NO water skiiing


Sipadan Islands located in the East Malaysia -off Semporna in Sabah

One of the most beautiful marine park.

Most diving instructors are able to assist visiting divers to explore the underwater of Sipadan Island Marine Park.

National Monument ( Tugu Peringatan or Tugu Negara)

National Monument

1) Suggested by 1st Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj

2) Designed & built by American sculptor - Felix De Weldon

3) Year 1966

4) Height ; 15.54 metres

5) Seven bronze human figures, atop an oblong base; each figure denoting one of seven qualities:

Courage, Leadership, Sacrifice, Strength, Suffering, Unity and Vigilance.

Cost : RM 600,000

5 years to complete

As a remembrance for the sacrifice of the armed forces against the communist insurgents and those killed during WW2

Royal Selangor Pewter

History of Royal Selangor Pewter -

1) Founded by Yoon Koon

2) Year 1885

3) Original name : Selangor Pewter

4) Originally making for josssticks holders, candle holders and ceremonial and altar use.

5) British arrival had prompte it to create more design like mugs and many other items.

6) First export began 1970 - Singapore , Australia , a few years later to Europe and Japan

7) Changed name from Selangor Pewter to Royal Selangor Pewter in 1992 - Al Marhum Sultan Sallahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. Endorsement given by His Highness Sultan of Selangor

8) Obtain Royal charter on it's name because the brand was promoted overseas and the Sultan happen to see that. Very please that His Highness granted them to use the name Royal .

9) The giant tankard ( giant pewter mug ) biggest in the world - recognised in the Guiness World of Records. (GWR) -

10) Easy to remember :- Height 1987 mm recognised in GWR in 1987 , weight 1557 kg

Petronas Twin Towers

Petronas Twin Towers -completed in 1996

designed by Cesar Pelli - American architect of Argentinian origin

Tower constructed by Japanese and Korean contracters

-Japanese Company - Hazama Corporation

-Korean Company - Samsung Engineering

88 floors

Heights - 452 metres above street level.

Lenght of Skybridge between towers - 58.4 m

Height of Skybridge above street level- 170 m

Location of skybridge - 41 floor.

-A symbol of Malaysian identity - signifying Petronas

Houses - a shopping complex - Suria KLCC , Philamonic centre, Convention centre, KLCC park

Majority offices are of Petronas.

Other multinational companies -tenants is;- BERNAMA, Al-Jazeera (English) ,Bloomberg, Microsoft, Khazanah Nasional .

Malaysian Food - Little India

Murtabak

Roti Canai

Itli

Thosai ( Tho-say)

Indian food are consumed best with banana leaves - can be found in Little India .

Little India is an area where most Indian comminuty do their businesses. Indian restaurants selling Indian cuisine.

Most of them are spicy but very tasty and some are healthy .

Little India - is within the road of Penang Street, King Steet, cross junction of China Street.

Crackers like " Pappa Dam " is available.

Food Names -Nyonya Cuisine And Culture

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Some of the Peranakan cuisine . Most of Peranakan cuisine utilised coconut milk.

Peranakans are Chinese who had married local and thus created a new culture which we known today as Baba and Nyonya.

Baba refers to the gentleman of Peranakan ( or commonlyly known as Straits Chinese) while the
ladies are known as Nyonya.

The language of Peranakan are basically a blend of Chinese and Malay language. In Melaka the combination percentage of language is 80% Malay and 20 % Chinese Hokkien while the Penang the percentage is 80% Chinese Hokkien and 20% Malay.

Arts of Peranakan include the famous beaded shoes known as Kasut Manik

They also love to sent things in a tiffin type of basket known as Bakul Siar in Melaka while in Penang it is called Siar Nar.

" Siar " is actually a Malay word for strolling or walking around while "Bakul" is a Malay word for basket. "Nar " is a Hokkien word for basket.

Peranakan Cuisine :- Gado-Gado, Pulut Tai Tai , Kueh Talam, Kari Mee, Laksa, Bubur Cha-Cha, Kueh Bangkit, Nasi Kunyit, Tapai and Pengat Pisang. and etc.

The coustume they wear is very unique such as Baju Panjang, accessories such as kerongsang.

They are also very good in musical such as "Dondang Sayang"

Genting Highlands - Resort and Entertainment

Cable car in Genting Highlands - Skyway Cable Car - longest in South East Asia .

Travelling speed - 21 km per hour

Genting Highlands - a resort

facilities - Hotels accomodation , entertainment centre ( Arena of Stars) - international shows - e.g. Magic show, Hong Kong celebrities, Asian celebrities, Popular singers .

Restaurants - Chinese restaurants, Western restaurants and International restaurants

Money changers & banks

There are casinos - minors are not allowed to enter.

A wide range of gaming available.

- open for 24 hours

For children - theme park are available

2 types of theme park

- indoor theme park

-outdoor theme park

Buy a whole day ticket if intend to enjoy the theme park for the whole day - more cheaper

Five Foot Walkway- Gor Kar Khee

The Penang five foot walk way was introduced by the then colonial Brtish. Even the tiles are truly imported from England.
The tiles are very well decorated and is very valuable.

The breason of introducing this-

1) provide a safe walkway for the locals
2) a shelter against rain and sun
3) a place of recreation for the residents staying where children can play , old people can rest and talk the whole day and week activities.
4) A community centre
5) Even to organized function like wedding, birthday without using any tent.

The building are heritage building - and solid .

They also have pillars outside and this serves as a support for the entire building.

They are normally double storey - the top storey flooring is made of an entire wood.

The wood is solid- some lasted for more than 200 years .

The doors are sometime the traditional Chinese door that you can find in China during olden days.

This idea was copied by Sir Stanford Raffles - and introduced to Singapore.