Ben's Vintage Toy Museum, Georgetown, Penang

Toys lover might find the Toy Museum, Penang such an interesting place. But toys lovers who were born before the 1990s might find Ben’s Vintage Toy Museum a little more attractive and remarkable. This is because besides enjoying the toys displayed, trip to the museum will bring you walk down memory lane to your amazing and colorful childhood – where kids do not play with just handphones and tablets.

So hard to find perfect timing to capture the front view as there were always too many people standing in front.. 

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The Camera Museum, Georgetown, Penang

The Camera Museum, Penang is the first camera museum opened in Malaysia, in additional to the variety of museums in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown. Located on Lebuh Muntri, Georgetown, The Camera Museum was officially opened to public in July 2013. The Camera Museum is a result of passion towards photography and camera.Tony Ch'ng, Christopher Cheah, Venus Khor, Paul Lee , Najieb Ariff Nazir Ariff, Lance Ooi and Adrian Soh assembled over hundreds of camera from different era to be displayed in this beautiful museum.

Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) New Train

Bukit Bendera @ Penang Hill

Ayer Hitam

Little Penang Street Market, Georgetown, Penang

Location: Upper Penang Road, Georgetown
Coordinate : 5.4225,100.3350
Foursquare : http://foursquare.com/venue/1134417

Little Penang Street Market is a monthly market which takes place on the last Sunday of each month,10 am to 5pm in Upper Penang Road. The street market began on July 2006 and has become established as a major venue for the showcasing of Penang’s culture and creativity.

The Little Penang Street Market is a non-profit market, run by a volunteer committee, under the auspices of the Penang Arts Council. It combines some 70 craft stalls with food, live performances in The Space, visual arts, children’s activities, hands-on demonstrations and book readings. The booth and performances are different for every month, depending on the volunteers and performers. The next market is on Sunday, 27th July 2010 and it’s going to celebrate its 4th anniversary.

Esplanade in Action - Deepavali Concert, Pulau Pinang

The Festival of Lights, better known as Deepavali or Diwali, is a public holiday here in Malaysia and is celebrated by the Hindu Community. This festival is celebrated with joy, excitement, bright lights and an even brighter smile!!

War Museum (Muzium Perang), Penang

Location : Batu Maung, Penang

War Museum , Penang is an original fortress built in the 1930's by the British. The fortress that protect Penang Island during the World War II not only manned by the British soldier but also by the Malay and Sikh. During the WWII, the Japanese succed in attacked and conquered this fortress. The Japanese then use the place as their base.The fortress above the Batu Maung Hill were then deserted aster war ended in 1945 and was abonded.

The fortress is built on a land of 20 acres. It was complete with everything needed for a war - military tunnels,canon firing bay, medical infirmary, hall, offices, lock ups, cook house and sleeping quarters. The idea of reconstruct and open the fortress to the public came from a Penangite, Johari Shafie somewhere in 2002.

You'll need to spend a few hours here because the large area, but it'll give you satisfaction and sure does bring you back to the Malaya and during the WWII, just like the welcoming signboard that says "Welcome to Malaya, You are back".

Esplanade in Action - Boria & Tarian Kebudayaan

Just few photos of the night of Esplanade in Action at Padang Kota on 15th August. The performance was great and very colourful. They performed zapin, joget, middle-east influenced dance, instrumental music and the symbol of Penang, Boria.

Penang - Boria and Malay Cultural Dance Show

15th August 2009
8.00 pm
Padang Kota Lama / Esplanade

Penang Islamic Museum (Muzium Islam P.Pinang)

Location: 128, Lebuh Armenian, Penang

Penang Islamic Museum was created to celebrate the role and contribution of Malay leaders in the development and propagation of Islam in Penang. It also documents for posterity the history of the Malay settlement in Acheen Street and provides details on Malay personalities of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is housed in the Syed Al-Attas Mansion.

Penang Islamic Museum is one of the place which is listed in the Penang Heritage Trail.

Penang Dragon Boat Festival

Location : Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang
Date & Time : 23 and 24 May, 2009

Dragon boat racing is one of our Penang State Signature Event. It is among the fastest growing water sports in this region. Dragon Boat Racing has become a very popular corporate and charitable sport, during which friendship, strength and endurance are developed among the participants. The PIDBF is organized by the Penang State Government.

30th Anniversary Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF)

Date: 23rd May 2009 - Malaysia Race Day
Date: 24th May 2009 - International Race Day

Admission and parking is FREE.

For more info, visit www.penangdragonboat.gov.my
Contact: 04-6505136


The PIDBF Celebration Dinner will be held on Sunday May 24, 2009 at 8pm onwards. The dinner is open to public and there will be multiple cultural dances, an exploding belly dance performance, hip-hop performances as well as traditional performances from the respective foreign participants.

Nasi Kandar Line Clear, Penang

Location : Penang Road, Penang

Nasi Kandar is a meal, originated from Penang and back then, was sold by men who kandar (put on the shoulder) the dishes. But, now it seems that they only sell in the diner. It is basically a meal of rice with dishes that are mostly curry - fishes, chicken and beef - or other gravy that cooked with Indian herb and spices and also vegetables like cabbage and ladyfinger.

If you are a nasi kandar lover, there is a place in Penang called Nasi Kandar Line Clear that you should go and try. It is one of the very authentic nasi kandar can be found in the city and has been existed for more than 4o years.


Nasi kandar Line Clear opens 24 hours a day. It is located at a very narrow alley off the Penang Road. You could've missed it if you don't look for it properly. The place might be a bit cramped, but the food...ummmmpphh!! Seriously they don't taste like the nasi kandar you used to eat at the outsize nasi kandar restaurant.

and the workers are so friendly!

Wall of fame.

Famous people also come here. There are pictures of composer Azmeer, Aswad AF4, and most famous JJ and Ean the Hitz.fm Morning Crew.

Penang Hill (Bukit bendera), Penang

Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks, the major hill system of Penang, Malaysia. It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city centre of George Town, and stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak. The hill is 830 m high (2,750 foot) and it's a bit cooler than the city below.

The Penang Hill Railway is a two section funicular railway which climbs Penang Hill. The total journey takes about half an hour, with passengers changing cars at the mid-point station. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Funicular train leaves every 30 minutes at a cost of rm4 per person and carry maximum of 80 passangers per trip.

From the top of the hill, you can view the breathtaking panorama of the Penang - the city, the bridge, the sea and the mainland.


One of Penang Hill attraction is the Bird Sanctuary, next to the Bellevue Hotel.

The original old wooden coach.

Stalls for burger, drink, and jeruk, also one for those who want to do henna.

A stage - sometime used for traditional/cultural activities.

(source: wikipedia.com, penang-vacations.com, malaysiasite.nl)

Masjid Tsunami, The Floating Mosque, Penang

Location : Tanjung Bungah, Penang

This floating mosque was built in the 'tsunami village' area; the place which destroyed by the tsunami back in 2004. The fine architectural, beautiful and well designed of the mosque attracts the Muslim visitor to come for a pray, as well as the others to drop by, having a look and awing the magnificent mosque.

The Floating Mosque was built at a cost of RM15 million. It is 1,295 sq metres and displays a Moorish design that is one of the most impressive in the land. In fact, it conjures images of the beautiful city of Venice.

Penang Butterfly Farm, Penang

ocation : Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang

Penang Butterfly Farm is located at Teluk Bahang, just a bit above Batu Feringhi. There are a wide variety of butterflies (of course!), insects, reptiles, fishes as well as plants. The farm has population of 4000 live tropical butterflies from 120 different species, including some very rare & famous ones .The Penang Butterfly Farm is now a household name in Penang and a must-see for visitors since it opened in 1986.

As you enter the farm, u'll be amazed as if u are stepping into a tropical greenhouse. It is so beautiful with the pond, small stream and variety of plants, and the butterflies - colourful butterflies - fluttered around.

2 different types of caterpillar

and they have finally change to the beautiful butterflies...........

this one had just turned into a butterfly, and not strong enough to be flying around.

the lovely garden

Phasmid Corner

The Phasmid Corner is one of the best part in the Butterfly Farm where fascinating insects with perfect camouflage for their environment are placed.

**Phasmatodea/Phasmida - the ordinal name is derived from the Greek "phasma" meaning an apparition or phantom, and refers to the resemblance of many species to sticks or leaves. Their natural camouflage can make them extremely difficult to spot. (source: wikipedia)

Lets play hide and seek with the insects!!

Thorny Stick, Gray's Malayan Stick

Moving Leaf, Macleay's Spectre

Beside the amazingly-looking butterfly, there are also other insects and animals in the Butterfly Farm from many different species.

There are also an auditorium & mini zoo for other reptiles, insects and other small animals.

(clockwise from left above) Man-face bug, iguana, asiatic horned toad, belangkas

fluorescent scorpion. above; under normal light. below; under uv light

Alligator Snapping Turtle
-look at the head. it's alligator-like, not like usual turtle head

some of the plants

Rhino Beetle Statue
3-Horn Rhino Beetle (Chalcoma Atlas) is one of the greatest fighters in the insects world.

Admission:
Adult: RM20.00
Children: RM10.00 (4 - 12 years old)

Video/Digital Video Camera: RM5.00 per pc.

Malaysian Citizen (MYKad Holder):
Adult: RM10.00
Children: RM5.00 (4-12 years old)