After CNY, Berjaya Hotel Penang gearing up for Thaipusam
By V. Sivaji Hot on the heels of the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Thaipusam festival is just around the corner (Sunday Feb 5, 2023) and is going to bring…
Getting to know the neurosurgery department at Hospital Pulau Pinang
By V. Sivaji For the layman, the mere mention of having a surgery brings about harrowing and frightening thoughts, even worse when it involves the surgery on the brain or…
CSS Group – from humble beginnings to a business giant today
By V. Sivaji The Chua Song Seng Group or CSS in short is a dynamic marketing and distribution company with interest in several other fields. They had humble beginnings in1939…
The Prime Minister lends presence at Penang Chief Minister’s CNY open house
Penangites welcomed their hometown boy and the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Chinese New Year open house hosted by Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow…
Six-piece Filipino live band at the Stardust lounge in Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya
By V. Sivaji After a lapse of almost three years, live band enthusiasts can look forward to an all new six-piece band at the lobby lounge of the Sunway Hotel…
Hotels and business entities in Penang thunder with boisterous sounds of Lion Dance troupes
Hotels in Penang welcomed the Year of the Rabbit with energetic lion dance performances in their respective premises. The hosting of lion dances symbolises bringing good luck and driving away…
Penang Chinese Town Hall holds open house in conjunction with the Year of the Rabbit
By V Sivaji The Penang Chinese Town Hall (PCTH) celebrated the Chinese lunar Year of the Rabbit with some 800 guests at their premises along Pitt Street in Georgetown. Lending…
Amari SPICE Penang hops into the “Year of the Rabbit” with an elaborate celebration
The Amari SPICE Penang ushered in the Year of the Rabbit in the lunar calendar style as they hosted an eight-piece Lion Dance troupe at its lobby. Joining the celebrations…
Boutique concept look for Ghee Hiang’s outlet along Beach Street
By V. Sivaji The 167 year-old Ghee Hiang brand outlet along Beach Street has just been upgraded to a boutique concept store. Incidentally, they are the oldest biscuit and sesame…
Check out Bottega Cafe along Muntri Street for authentic Mediterranean cuisine
By V. Sivaji The Bottega Mediterranean Cafe not only serves authentic dishes from the region but also offers many imported groceries. Their food range is from countries like Italy, Spain…