Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Monday, 28 January 2019
Sup Kambing
Sup Kambing or Sop Kambing is a mutton soup commonly found in Indonesian cuisine and Malaysian cuisine. It is prepared with goat meat, tomato, celery, spring onion, ginger, candlenut and lime leaf, its broth is yellowish in color.
~wikipedia~
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Penang 2nd bridge
Penang is a beautiful island, having an array of temples, museums, preserved forests, and beautiful beaches that make a trip here more than worthwile.
To top it off, this island is said to be the country's unofficial food capital and it is no wonder that tourism plays a huge role in its economy. .
Plan your trip and don't miss out the wonders of Penang 💕
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
Airport expansion needed
Airport expansion needed to cater for increasing passenger traffic
With a significant increase in passenger traffic at Penang International Airport, the state government is urging the federal government to look into the airport’s expansion project.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the number of passenger arrival has reached 7.78 million last year, a 7.59% increase compared with 7.23 million in 2017.
“Since the airport is built to handle a maximum of 6.5 million travellers, this is way beyond the airport’s capacity,” he said at a press conference after a cheque presentation ceremony in Komtar yesterday.
Chow said the number of international passenger arrival had also increased by 15.21%, from 1.54 million in 2017 to 1.78 million last year.
Chow said the state government aimed to have more direct fights to Penang.
He said last year, there were new international direct flights as well as an increased number of flights from current cities connecting to Penang.
On another matter, Chow said the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) had to apply to increase the water tariffs as it needed the revenue to implement five water supply projects in the next three years amounting to RM501mil.
“The additional revenue will be used for these projects. Even with an increase in tariffs, it may not be enough and PBAPP will need to raise funds to implement them.
“The projects will be implemented between 2019 and 2021,” he said.
Chow said one of the five main projects was the implementation of the Butterworth-Penang Island Twin Submarine Pipeline (Penang’s Third Twin Submarine Pipeline Project).
He said the project would ensure more efficient delivery of treated water from the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant in Seberang Perai and would back up the first submarine pipeline commissioned in 1973 as well as meet future water demands on the island.
~News courtesy of The Star~
With a significant increase in passenger traffic at Penang International Airport, the state government is urging the federal government to look into the airport’s expansion project.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the number of passenger arrival has reached 7.78 million last year, a 7.59% increase compared with 7.23 million in 2017.
“Since the airport is built to handle a maximum of 6.5 million travellers, this is way beyond the airport’s capacity,” he said at a press conference after a cheque presentation ceremony in Komtar yesterday.
Chow said the number of international passenger arrival had also increased by 15.21%, from 1.54 million in 2017 to 1.78 million last year.
Chow said the state government aimed to have more direct fights to Penang.
He said last year, there were new international direct flights as well as an increased number of flights from current cities connecting to Penang.
On another matter, Chow said the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) had to apply to increase the water tariffs as it needed the revenue to implement five water supply projects in the next three years amounting to RM501mil.
“The additional revenue will be used for these projects. Even with an increase in tariffs, it may not be enough and PBAPP will need to raise funds to implement them.
“The projects will be implemented between 2019 and 2021,” he said.
Chow said one of the five main projects was the implementation of the Butterworth-Penang Island Twin Submarine Pipeline (Penang’s Third Twin Submarine Pipeline Project).
He said the project would ensure more efficient delivery of treated water from the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant in Seberang Perai and would back up the first submarine pipeline commissioned in 1973 as well as meet future water demands on the island.
~News courtesy of The Star~
New golden chariot for Thaipusam
New golden chariot for Thaipusam
Golden splendour: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board’s new refurbished golden chariot for Thaipusam.
GEORGE TOWN: A new golden chariot will take to the streets for this year’s Thaipusam – and it’s bigger and brighter.
The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB)’s new golden chariot stands at 6.4m tall and 5m wide.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Golden splendour: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board’s new refurbished golden chariot for Thaipusam.
GEORGE TOWN: A new golden chariot will take to the streets for this year’s Thaipusam – and it’s bigger and brighter.
The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB)’s new golden chariot stands at 6.4m tall and 5m wide.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Monday, 14 January 2019
Thursday, 10 January 2019
Visa exemption for China tourists extended to Dec 2019
Visa exemption for China tourists extended to Dec 2019
The 15-day visa exemption for tourists from China has been extended from Jan 1 to Dec 31 this year, a piece of good news for local tourism industry players.
With many Chinese nationals going on holiday during the Chinese New Year next month and China’s National Day Golden Week break in October, Malaysia’s tourism association is hopeful that the exemption will boost arrivals.
Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Jan 2 made three separate orders to grant visa exemptions for Chinese and Indian tourists.
The orders granting the exemption under the Passports Act 1966 were published on Jan 3 in the Federal Government Gazette.
The three are: Passports (Exemption of Visa to Tourist Who is Citizen of The People’s Republic Of China) Order 2019; Passports (Exemption of Visa to Tourist Who is Citizen of India) Order 2019; and Passports (Exemption of Visa to Expatriate Who is Citizen of India) Order 2019.
Chinese tourists were first granted the 15-day visa exemptions on Oct 1, 2015, while Indian citizens including expatriates who visit Malaysia as tourists were first given exemptions on April 1, 2017.
The exemptions for both countries were extended every year since.
The exemption for tourists who are citizens of China comes with a number of conditions.
According to the orders, applicants must register with an electronic travel registration and information system provided by the Immigration Department.
They must have a return ticket and must produce on arrival, proof of sufficient pocket money, credit card or bank card with the UnionPay, AliPay or eWallet logo.
They must also produce their itinerary in Malaysia upon arrival.
The orders stated that the 15-day exemption could not be extended, and upon leaving Malaysia, the tourist was only allowed to re-register for exemption again after three months.
The exemption for tourists who are citizens of India has almost similar conditions while the exemption of Indian expatriates applies to all citizens of India working as expatriates outside India in all countries except Singapore.
They are granted the exemption when travelling to Malaysia as tourists.
~News courtesy of The Star~
The 15-day visa exemption for tourists from China has been extended from Jan 1 to Dec 31 this year, a piece of good news for local tourism industry players.
With many Chinese nationals going on holiday during the Chinese New Year next month and China’s National Day Golden Week break in October, Malaysia’s tourism association is hopeful that the exemption will boost arrivals.
Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Jan 2 made three separate orders to grant visa exemptions for Chinese and Indian tourists.
The orders granting the exemption under the Passports Act 1966 were published on Jan 3 in the Federal Government Gazette.
The three are: Passports (Exemption of Visa to Tourist Who is Citizen of The People’s Republic Of China) Order 2019; Passports (Exemption of Visa to Tourist Who is Citizen of India) Order 2019; and Passports (Exemption of Visa to Expatriate Who is Citizen of India) Order 2019.
Chinese tourists were first granted the 15-day visa exemptions on Oct 1, 2015, while Indian citizens including expatriates who visit Malaysia as tourists were first given exemptions on April 1, 2017.
The exemptions for both countries were extended every year since.
The exemption for tourists who are citizens of China comes with a number of conditions.
According to the orders, applicants must register with an electronic travel registration and information system provided by the Immigration Department.
They must have a return ticket and must produce on arrival, proof of sufficient pocket money, credit card or bank card with the UnionPay, AliPay or eWallet logo.
They must also produce their itinerary in Malaysia upon arrival.
The orders stated that the 15-day exemption could not be extended, and upon leaving Malaysia, the tourist was only allowed to re-register for exemption again after three months.
The exemption for tourists who are citizens of India has almost similar conditions while the exemption of Indian expatriates applies to all citizens of India working as expatriates outside India in all countries except Singapore.
They are granted the exemption when travelling to Malaysia as tourists.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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