Occupy Beach Street Weekly Highlights - 20th July 2014

Are you missing out on all the FUN? Come and join us at Occupy Beach Street this Sunday!

Exciting activities are waiting for you to explore! More Information on www.fb.com/occupybeachstreet

Anyone of you going? I am !!!

Penang to ban foreign cooks in hawker stalls

The Penang government will implement a ban on foreign cooks in hawker stalls to protect their food heritage.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said that hawker licences were only given to the locals but the local council discovered that a few hawkers had employed foreign cooks. 

He said the local council was currently gathering feedback from the public on the matter and that the ban could be implemented as soon as early next year. 

"We are considering to revoke their hawker licences if they are found to hire foreigners as their main cooks but we need to get public feedback before we proceed with the implementation," he told reporters Saturday.

According to research conducted by the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP), 119 foreigners were working as cooks in 68 hawker centres in Penang Island. 

Lim said Penang was famous for its hawker food and the food must retain a local taste instead of a foreign taste.

"It defeats the purpose of approving the hawker licence only for the locals if the hawkers employed foreigners as their main cooks," he said. 

He also reminded the hawkers to only employ foreigners as their kitchen helper, waiters or waitresses.

"We will take into consideration the public's needs before proceeding with the implementation," he said. 

Over 68 hawker centres were screened during the research, with the majority of the hawker stalls in Bayan Baru, Relau, Jelutong and Tanjung Tokong operated by foreigners. - Bernama

Ok, this move I 100% agree. I do not want our local hawker food to lose it's style and taste due to foreigner cooks! Support support support!

Penang Bon Odori Festival 2014

Date: 19 July 2014

Time: 6pm- 11pm

Venue: Esplanade

*Fireworks display at 10pm

Penang’s most anticipated Japanese cultural  festival is back  this year with exciting games, mouth watering Japanese food, exotic performances and more.

The annual Bon Odori Festival will be happening on the 19 July 2014, from 6pm – 11pm. As usual, the fireworks will start at 10pm sharp.

There will be over 80 stalls selling authentic Japanese food, handicrafts and games. Visitors can also try out Japanese traditional costumes and take photos with Cosplayers.

Two groups, specially imported from Japan will be performing during the night. The first group is a Japanese Folk dance and Dagaya with special taiko drums

There will also be a Miss Yukata Competition this year. The champion will be rewarded with RM1,500. The second prize winner will recieve RM1,000 while the third-placed contestant will receive RM500.

For more information please call 04-650 5136 or  012-4337063.

Make sure if you are planning to enjoy this show, be there early or be there using motorcycle, else you will be in deep frustrated with the traffic there. Enjoy the fireworks!

Occupy Beach Street Weekly Highlights - 06th July 2014...DON'T MISS IT!

Weekly Highlights - 06th July 2014

Are you missing out on all the FUN? Come and join us at Occupy Beach Street this Sunday!

Exciting activities are waiting for you to explore! More Information on www.fb.com/occupybeachstreet

Do come out early Sunday and join, this is very fun and exciting! Total recommendation!

Mom's Bake newly delicious product - Fudge Chocolate Brownie!!!

Hmm, make no mistake, I must intro this finger licking yummy food to each and everyone, all readers out there. Mom's Bake latest offering captures my heart completely! For the very simple reason, I love the wet and sticky brownie and I love chocolates! The sweetness, the aroma and the stickiness just suits me perfectly the best! I LOVE IT !!!

Fudge Chocolate Brownie .. Intro Price: RM14. Usual Price: RM16. Order Now !!!

For the introduction of this latest yummy product, Mom's Bake is doing promotion - RM14 instead of RM16. Don't miss out this great opportunity, be fast and grab the offer. Please ping me if interested, I can help to place order and provide more information of the delivery (only in Penang). After all, I guarantee you that your RM14 will be value for money and money well spend for such a nice dessert!

GALAXY Life Treats YOU FREE Chatime of your choice!

GALAXY fans! Who loves CHATIME?! GALAXY Life's got GOOD news for you! How about a.... FREE Chatime redemption via GALAXY Life?! Oh! If you flash out your GALAXY S5, you get TWO free Chatime! 
Hurry on down to any** Chatime near you from 8.00pm onwards!

Date: 30th June 2014
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Choice of drinks (REGULAR) worth RM5.90:
1. Pearl Milk Tea
2. Grass Jelly Roasted Milk Tea
3. Honeydew Milk Tea
4. Hazelnut Chocolate
5. Passion Fruit QQ
6. Wintermelon Grass Jelly

Simply follow these steps to get your hands on the FREE Chatime!:
1. Download GALAXY Life application on Google Play Store.
2. Launch the GALAXY Life application and sign in with your Samsung Username and Password.
3. Select the FREE Chatime deal on GALAXY Life’s page
4. GALAXY Life users will need to press on the "REDEEM IT” to get your e-Voucher.
5. Store personnel will record your redemption code by pressing “Shop Staff Swipe” to record your order
6. ENJOY your refreshing Chatime! =)


*Terms & conditions apply
**All Chatime outlets except: Kenanga Wholesale City, Mid Valley, Taylors Lakeside, Masjid Jamek, Genting Highland, KLIA2, Queensbay Mall.


Terms & Conditions
1. Offer valid only for Samsung GALAXY Life and Samsung GALAXY S5 users, first come first serve basis and while allocated stocks last. Any changes of the redemption will be subject to the availability of the drinks at the time of the redemption.
2. Samsung GALAXY S5 users may redeem one (1) e-voucher for two (2) Regular Chatime.
3. Samsung GALAXY Life user may redeem one (1) e-voucher for one (1) Regular Chatime.
4. Valid at selected Chatime outlets on 30th June, 2014 from 8pm – 10pm only.
5. This e-voucher is valid for the following:
a) Regular Chatime worth RM5.90
b) Flavors: 

• Pearl Milk Tea
• Grass Jelly Roasted Milk Tea
• Honeydew Milk Tea
• Hazelnut Chocolate 
• Passion Fruit QQ
• Wintermelon Grass Jelly

6. E-voucher is not redeemable for cash, not exchangeable or transferable, and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers. 
7. A valid privilege e-voucher within the 60-minutes countdown and “Shop Staff Swipe” must be presented upon redemption and verification. 
8. Not applicable to any redemption prior or after the redemption time. 
9. Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions at its sole discretion without giving any prior notice. 
10. Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn. Bhd. shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) for personal injury which is suffered or sustained, as a result of accepting or using any of the e-vouchers. 
11. By redeeming the e-voucher, GALAXY LIFE user agrees to release and hold the Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn bhd and its employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, representatives, parent companies affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, advertising, promotion, and fulfilment agencies, and legal advisors, harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind in connection with the e-voucher redemption or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the ticket, or from any gift-related activity, including without limitation, personal injury, death, and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy.
12. Other terms & conditions may apply.

Visit the Samsung Mobile Malaysia Facebook page for more details.

For those of you who are great fans of ChaTime and Samsung owner, now it's the time!!!

Occupy Beach Street 22 June 2014 Highlights

Come join the fun if you are not having any activity for this Sunday, this is a very nice event for everyone in the family! Don't miss it out!

More Information on www.fb.com/occupybeachstreet

Dengue Cases In Penang Rises By 177 Per Cent

GEORGE TOWN, June 11 (Bernama) -- Dengue fever cases in Penang rose by 177 percent to 807 cases as at June 7, an increase of 516 cases compared to the 291 cases reported for the corresponding period of last year.

The Chairman of the State Committee for Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Rural Development and Health, Dr Afif Bahardin said the number of cases was expected to continue to rise following the dry weather and erratic rain lately.

"The dengue trend actually dropped slightly from the 13th week up to the 20th week but rose significantly in the following week until now due to the change in weather," he told reporters, here Wednesday.

He said there were four localities with the highest dengue cases namely Taman Dahlia in Butterworth; Taman Seri Impian, Bukit Mertajam; Jalan Kuantan and Jalan C.Y Choy here.

He said that the district health offices and the local authorities would launch the 'gotong-royong perdana' two weeks before the Muslim month of Ramadan.

-- BERNAMA

No wonder why the places I went (forrest hiking to garden walking) are full of mosquitoes apart from staying inside home....Please help and work together to combat this for a better living !

Golden Screen Cinemas: Buy 1 Free 1 Promotion @ ALL Outlets!!

Golden Screen Cinemas is offering Buy 1 Free 1 Promotion

With GSC – Hong Leong Credit Card you can now enjoy Buy 1 Free 1 Movie Tickets on Every Thursday from 7 February 2013 – 29 January 2015

Applicable for tickets which is on sale each Thursday that is, Thursday or Friday or Saturday show as per GSC sales policy or whichever movies on 7 day advance sales

Promotion is valid all GSC nationwide, except GSC Terminal 1, Seremban, GSC Pelangi Leisure Mall, Johor and GSC Signature, The Gardens Mall

Terms and Conditions

1. For GSC – Hong Leong Credit Cardholders who purchase movie tickets on every Thursday via GSC e-Payment @ GSC website are eligible to enjoy 1-for-1 Movie Tickets offer
2. Entitled for one complimentary ticket only regardless the number of tickets purchased in the same transaction
3. A maximum of 2 transaction and maximum of 2 complimentary cinema tickets will be given to each cardmember per week, based on first come first serve basis
4. Applicable for normal adult tickets only
5. Redemption is valid at any GSC nationwide, except GSC Terminal 1, Seremban, GSC Pelangi Leisure Mall, Johor and GSC Signature, The Gardens Mall. 

Calling all Hong Leong Bank credit card holders !!! This is a great bargain and nice offer, don't miss it :)

PENANG DURIAN FESTIVAL 2014: Tourism Malaysia Penang Targets More Than RM200,000 In Sales From Campaign

 

GEORGE TOWN, June 6 (Bernama) -- The Penang chapter of Tourism Malaysia has set a sales target of more than RM200,000 from its Durian Durian 3.0 "Back by Popular Demand" - Eat As Much As You Can campaign.

 

Its domestic marketing division director, Datuk Musa Yusof said the campaign which kicked off on June 1, would be carried out until the end of next month, offering various durian packages such as Durian Durian 3.0, Durian Farm Stay, Durian Walking Tour, Durian Lovers Experience and Homestay-Durian Orchard Trail.

 

"We are looking at more than RM200,000 this year because the first year when we started this campaign in 2012, it was RM90,000 in terms of durian packages sold. In 2013, it was RM200,000...we are looking for more this year," he said.  

He was speaking to reporters after the launch of the campaign by Penang Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang here Friday.

Musa said special durian packages such as the Durian Durian 3.0 - The Return of The King has been developed where durians were sold at RM15 per kilogramme.

He said 10 travel agents from Nanjin in China had partnered with Dragon Air to develop durian tour packages for the Chinese market.

-- BERNAMA 

It's DURIAN season!!! Good harvest this year, and we can enjoy lots of good durian here in Penang...

 

Padini Authentics Free Shoe Bag Worth RM49.90 Opening Special !!

Company: 

 Padini Holdings

Location: 

 Padini Authentics store, AEON Alma Bukit Mertajam

Start Date: 

 Wednesday, June 4, 2014 (All day)

End Date: 

 Wednesday, June 4, 2014 (All day)

Opening Special at Padini Authentics store, AEON Alma Bukit Mertajam on June 4th.

Receive FREE shoe bag at ANY purchase in a single receipt.

* While Stocks Last

If you are Padini fans and are planning for some shopping at mainland Penang, why not? Good bargain and good goodie. I'm sure there will be sales promotions to celebrate the opening :)

Penang Free School (PFS) Bicentenary Heritage Fun Ride

Hundreds of cyclists thronged the streets here at a bicentenary heritage fun ride organised by Penang Free School (PFS) last Sunday.

Families with children in tow and friends took part in the curtain-raiser to the PFS 200th anniversary celebrations in 2016.

The cyclists had a gala time on the scenic 15km route in the heritage zone and beyond. They rode on conventional bicycles and tandems, bicycles for two riders.

PFS bicentenary committee organising chairman Datuk Abdul Rafique Abdul Karim said the participants stopped at 15 historical sites -- such as the P. Ramlee House, Jalan Hamilton, Taman Hutchings, Jalan Hargreaves and Jalan Pinhorn -- which have historical links to PFS.

"The bicentennial celebration countdown has started and the fun ride is one of the many events leading up to the actual day on Oct 21, 2016," said Rafique.

Among the dignitaries who attended PFS was Malaysia's first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, silverscreen icon P. Ramlee, and Penang second chief minister Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu.

Rafique was present at SMK Hutchings in Lebuh Farquhar to flag off the event which ended at the PFS pavilion in Jalan Masjid Negeri.

 The PFS Bicentenary Heritage Trail Map, with the school crest displayed below, was mounted on a board at the school compound was unveiled by Rafique and his committee members.

He said the celebration was a milestone for the school as it is the oldest English school in the country.

Rafique is expecting about 3,000 alumni locally and overseas to converge on the island in 2016.

There was also a lucky draw where five participants won bicycles as grand prizes.

PFS alumnus Juzaidi Raias, 46, who works for a petroleum company based in Garraf, Iraq, came to participate in the fun ride. He was on a month-long leave.

"PFS is close to my heart and it is sentimental for me to come back to my alma mater.

" The ride, with my fellow alumni, brings back feelings of nostalgia. I left the school 29 years ago.

"I like cycling and the best part of the ride is I get to visit the places associated to PFS," he said.

www.nst.com.my

 It has been years since I went back to my beloved school after they starts screening people (strangers) going into the school back in 2007. So much has changed, yet it remains in my heart...

"Sketches of Memories -- Penang" (HK, Taiwan artists sketch Penang heritage)

Brought together by a mutual love for art and heritage, six artists from Taiwan and Hong Kong are exhibiting their artistic interpretations of George Town's vibrant cityscape until June 23.

Titled Sketches of Memories -- Penang, 15 framed artworks, completed when the artists visited Penang last year, are on display.

The exhibition also included several books containing sketches of George Town.

A collaboration between the George Town World Heritage Inc (GTWHI) and Mugong Living Merchant House of Taiwan, the exhibition showcases the extraordinary view of Penang's state capital through the artists' eyes.

Mugong Living Merchant House co-owner Sujata Ng said the artists were touched by the similarities of George Town and the towns in Taiwan before development changed the face of the landscape there.

"The artists were keen to visit Penang, particularly George Town, when we shared our experiences about Penang in Taiwan.

  

"They were glad to see that much of Penang reminded them of the Taiwan of old," said Johor-born Ng, who lived in Penang for two decades, before leaving for Taiwan two years ago.

"Definitely a lot of Penang has also changed over the last decade but fortunately George Town has retained much of its heritage and maintained its buildings and landscape," said Ng who co-owns the Mugong House with her husband.

GTWHI public relations manager Jack Ong agreed that the skyline in Penang has changed but its living heritage has continued to thrive and survive to this day.

"Penang has preserved and maintained much of its eclectic-styled buildings, colonial mansions, shrines, temples, mosques, pre-war houses built over generations besides its exquisite food, unique cultural traditions and festivities.

"George Town is an example of a true living heritage worthy of a Unesco World Heritage Site citation," he said.

Ong added that he found it meaningful to participate in something artistic.

"There is always an element of personal expression. Each artwork on display is a testament of the artist's fondness and interest in George Town," he said.

Guest-of-honour, Air Itam assemblyman Wong Hon Wai, said more and more people were contributing to the growing art scene in Penang.

"The vibrant art scene in Penang reflects the interest of people from around the world in our city's culture and heritage.

"We must welcome the ideal of cultural exchange, bringing together artists and art from different social, cultural and ethnic background to create opportunities for cultural expression," he said.

Wong added that Penang was now the cultural forefront in terms of the art, cultural and creative industries.

"In Penang, arts and heritage really matter. Art and heritage are at the very heart of George Town.

"They form part of the discourse of our way of life," he said.

The exhibition is open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and closed during lunch time between 1pm and 2pm from Monday to Thursday and between 12.15pm and 2.45pm on Friday.

For details, call 04-261 6606.

www.nst.com.my

This is so nice, go and pay a visit if you have time and the love of art. So meaningful and interesting!

Adequate Cooking Oil And Flour In Penang...DON'T SPECULATE !!!

There are adequate supplies of cooking oil and wheat flour in Penang and no complaints of shortage have been received so far.

The Religious Affairs, Domestic Trade and Consumerism Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Malik Abul Kassim advised consumers to refrain from buying the goods in bulk and creating a shortage.

 "Consumers must also be smart in handling the crisis and report any hoarding by suppliers or shortages to authorities such as the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism," he said here Thursday.

He was commenting on a media report which quoted a consumer association in Kedah as saying there was a scarcity of the two items in the state for the past two weeks.

Prior to this Abdul Malik had a meeting with the Penang Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Office, Penang Consumers Association, Pacific Hypermarket chain, Gama and Queensbay AEON supermarkets, Seberang Flour Mills Sdn Bhd, FFM Marketing Sdn Bhd, Johor Bahru Flour Mills Sdn Bhd and Kean Seng Trading Co.

"As a result of the meeting the state government hopes it can get a commitment from the responsible parties to resolve this crisis," he said.

-- BERNAMA

Please everyone, DO NOT SPECULATE !!! We have enough cooking oil, no need to do panic buy and stocked up....don't let irresponsible people earn and gain... 

Secret Recipe Malaysia Free Father’s Day Set Meal Gift Card Promotion 2014

In conjunction with Father’s Day, we’ll be having a special promotion for Dads ; Just spend above RM100 and get a Free Set Meal Gift Card for your Dad!

Free set meal choice :
- Lasagne (chicken or beef)
- Chicken steak burger
- Noodle in Tom Yum soup

+ Cup of hot coffee / tea / iced lemon tea
+ Slice of brownies.

Promotion Period :  15-29 June 2014
Venue : Secret Recipe restaurants  in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak.

Terms and conditions :

• Valid for RM100 and above spend on a la carte, in single receipt.
• Splitting of bills not allowed.
• Not valid with other promotions, discounts or privileges.
• All dine-in subject to 6% government tax and 10% service charge.
• Redemption of free set meal valid from 15 – 29 June 2014.

 This is good deal if you are going in a family, easily >RM100 and daddy gets a free meal...good and worth it deal correct? YES !!!

Occupy Beach Street 8th June 2014 - Children Arts & Crafts Workshop

Children Arts & Crafts Workshop - Let's get fun and crafty!

Venue: The Whiteaways Arcade, Beach Street
Date: 08th June 2014
Time: 8am-12pm

Beading is an excellent craft activity for children, it's a rewarding way to learn new skills and to explore themselves. Is also stimulates their imagination and helps develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and cognitive skills such as planning and problem-solving.

I went for this Occupy Beach Street before, lots of activities and fun for the kids! They will love it, eye opener and many things are suitable for them, worth to go especially if it's not a hot sunny Sunday morning :)

New homemade nutritious healthy cakes - Mom's Bake !!!

This is a new to market name - homemade nutritious healthy cakes by the name of Mom's Bake !!! This is my personal recommendation, really good and really yummy!



You will love it !!! More details coming soon, because it's still very new...

Catch this phrase - "ONCE YOU TASTE IT, YOU WILL WANT MORE !!!"

As of now for the beginning, for more info, if you are interested, please leave a comment and I will PM you.

Thank you on behalf of the owner :)

'Line Not So Clear' At Nasi Kandar Outlet...alamak !!!

GEORGE TOWN, June 2 (Bernama) -- A dispute over the rotation of management at the Line Clear Nasi Kandar Restaurant here has forced the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) to issue an ultimatum to the four partners.

MPPP Licensing Division director Azman Sirun has asked them to resolve their dispute in two weeks or face eviction as three of the partners had set up stalls in a back lane near the restaurant in Jalan Penang, causing clutter and unhygienic conditions.

He said the MPPP was informed that one of the four partners had refused to abide by an arrangement that had been in force since the 1950s whereby the partners would take turns annually to operate the outlet.

"A meeting was arranged between the MPPP Licensing Division and the traders on June 28, 2013. However, no understanding was reached in determining the rotation of management.

"We wrote to them on Dec 23, 2013, advising them to find a solution and submit the documents on the arrangement among them," he told reporters after a meeting with three of the partners here today.

Azman said that if the four partners did not come to an agreement in two weeks, the Licensing Division would issue a notice of eviction so as to reorganise the hawker activity there in accordance with the by-laws of the MPPP.

He said the stalls set up by the other partners at the back lane had resulted in clutter and unhygienic conditions.

-- BERNAMA

What happened??? If they continue like this, sooner or later LineClear will be all cleared out !!! For the sake of business, they should work together...it's not like Penang Nasi Kandar competition is not stiff...

35th Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2014

35th Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2014

Date: 7 & 8 June 2014
Venue: Teluk Bahang Dam
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm

 

On the 7th and 8th June , get ready to experience the exciting and exhilarating “Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2014” at the Teluk Bahang Dam. 

This carnival like event will bring teams from Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Australia to compete through 200 m and 500 m courses!

Free entrance, open to public!

This is nice, brave the hot weather and enjoy the crowd...this is some special experience of lifetime !!!

6th Baby & Kidz Fair 2014 (Penang)

Date: 30th May - 1st June 2014

Time: 10am - 9pm

Venue: D'Piazza Mall, Penang

Lots of good bargains !!! Hurry be there for cheaper goods for your precious little one...