A tale of two cities
THE George Town versus Ipoh contest of tourism appeal rolls on healthily, and players on both sides have been busy.
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THE George Town versus Ipoh contest of tourism appeal rolls on healthily, and players on both sides have been busy.
Several hills make up Penang Hill, with Western Hill having the highest point at 833 metres (2,733 feet). There is a prominent hilly and forested area on the hill that separates it from the lowlands. Penang’s biggest attraction was used as a retreat for British colonial officials during the colonial period, and is now a […]
The fire at Kek Lok Si was quickly put out, otherwise we would have lost a beloved Malaysian cultural icon.
Kek Lok Si lights up every CNY The lighting up of Kek Lok Si is an annual affair that Penangites look forward to every Chinese New Year. This year’s event may not have the usual crowd physically present, but the ceremony was still witnessed by hundreds as it was streamed live via various social media platforms last Sunday on 7th February. The ceremony also included a prayer session and ended with fireworks. The lights will be in place until 11th March, so we might just be able to head over to the temple in Penang to catch a glimpse of it if the COVID-19 situation stabilises by then.