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Langkawi s
Romance in the air
Quality Dining Guide
Valentine s Day and Chap Goh Meh
Khoo Kongsi Tales Untold
TAJ MAHAL Ipoh s
Geopark
Discovery Centre
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Eggs Benedict On Homemade Bread @ Red Tomato Restaurant & Lounge, Langkawi
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Cover photo courtesy of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa
5 Curry Puff Man 6 Chap Goh Meh 7 Valentine s Day for All Kongsi: 9 Khoo Tales Untold 10 Little India Penang 11 Thaipusam 12 World s Best Resort Beauties Have to 13 What Say About Penang Cultural Dances 14 Reviving and Malay Traditional Music 15 Y.B. Choice! 17 Royal Belum Forest
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18 Taj Mahal of Ipoh 19 Welcome to Langkawi 21 Dutch Village on Ghost Hill 22 Comfy Stay in Village Setting and Only Limousine 24 First Tour Service 25 Langkawi s Geopark of Events Penang, 27 Calender Kedah and Perak 28 Auto City - Happening Place
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Editor K.Y. Pung (pungwhere2@gmail.com)
he month of February is chockfull of auspicious events and offerings; with romance taking first flight.
Editorial Lee Jeremiah Siva Lingam
Valentine’s Day, which falls on Feb 14, and Chinese Lunar New Year’s Chap Goh Meh, on Feb 6, are two romantic occasions to celebrate with loved ones. In our article on Valentine’s Day, writer Lillian Tong offers 14 ideas plus one to express our love.
Sales & Marketing Tunku Sheri Karen Chee Ema Malina Q Yoong Ravin Krishnan
Feb 8 is Thaipusam, the Hindu religious festival, where devotees in Penang will put on a spectacular display of penance (read; cheek and tongue piercings that are ironically not heard of in India) that is sure to boggle your mind. Of course, there is more to it than the shocking stunts; it’s a celebration of colour and devotion.
Contributors Lillian Tong Helen Ong Khoo Boo Lim John Chin Noor Hayati Kamila Delart
In this issue, where2 food guide B.L. Khoo shares the lucky moments he found himself in dining in a top French restaurant in Singapore. His host was none other than Madam Ho Ching.
Photographer Q Yoong Photo courtesy of www.visitpenang.gov.my
The Land of Grace celebrates Visit Perak Year 2012 with our two-page introduction. Not to be outdone, we put together a Langkawi Quality Dining Guide, a 20-page pullout that pinpoints select F&B outlets for your quality dining experience.
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Our focus on Langkawi is primed on our belief the island archipelago will attain the status of being the 10 best international island destinations in the near future.
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Happy New 2012 to our where2 readers.
In this issue, where2 shares with you the joys of how Penangites celebrate the customary Chap Goh Meh and Valentine’s Day, both are romance-linked festivities. We not only continue our in-depth coverage in Langkawi, the jewel of Kedah, but are also expanding it to the Land of Grace in Perak, which coincidentally celebrates its Visit Perak Year 2012. So whether you are hitting a big party, enjoying a family dinner or just celebrating at home; it promises a good start for the New Year. Simply pick up where2 for tips on where to celebrate or browse the magazine for a good read in your quiet time.
Trishaw By Sea By Air Penang is one of the hubs for the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle. It also has air links with major capitals of the region such as Singapore, Medan, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Banda Aceh, Guangzhou, Jakarta, Phuket, Taipei and Surabaya. The Penang International Airport is 16km away from bustling George Town. There is also a bus service from the airport to town and to the touristy Batu Ferringhi beach.
By Rail The service connects those travelling from the south to Butterworth, onwards to the border town of Padang Besar and Bangkok, Thailand. Train tickets are also available at the ticketing station next to the Pengkalan Tun Uda ferry terminal on the island.
You can get to the island from mainland Seberang Prai by the colourful ferries, which cater for both passengers and vehicle. One-way charges are levied and collected at the Sultan Abdul Halim terminal in Butterworth. There are regular boat services between PenangMedan and Penang-Langkawi. The Port Swettenham caters to international and regional cruise liners.
By Bridge The opening of the Penang Bridge in 1985 has made the island more accessible. The journey by car across the bridge now takes less than 13 minutes.
Taxis Although there are stickers indicating no haggling of fares are permitted, most taxi drivers still ignore the ruling. Ensure the meter is switched on or agree on the fare before you board the taxi.
These tricycles are once known as the “King of the Road” a decade ago. Hop onto one of them to enjoy a slow ride through the busy town anytime of the day. There is no standard fare, but make sure you agree on the fare before jumping in.
Buses The Hop-on-free Central Area Transit (CAT) takes visitors around the George Town city for free. The service is available every 15 minutes from 6am until midnight. It plies between Pengkalan Weld at the harbor area and Komtar, making 19 stops within the heritage enclave. Check out the rapidPENANG Bus Routes Guide at www.rapidpg.com.my/journeyplanner/route-maps.
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heck out attractions in the WORLD HERITAGE SITE. You will find Penang s heritage attractions a joy to know. Best surveyed on foot or by trishaw, it will take about two hours to complete this historic enclave which takes you to the oldest civic buildings and religious institutions.
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e is not your ordinary curry puff man. Every day without fail, Basheer goes on his 20-kilometre round pedaling his rickety bicycle with a basket carrier filled with curry puffs or fried pastry with potato fillings.
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His round takes him from where he is staying in Jalan Kedah enroute to Komtar Tower to side roads leading to Air Itam, the foothill of Penang Hill, before he rounds off the day with a trip to Farlim township and back to the city centre. Basheer, though gaunt but looks healthy, works only for nine months and returns to Mumbai, India, for the rest of the year to be with his family of four. What he earns is enough to last him a comfortable respite for the whole of the fourth quarter of the year back home. Unbelievably, Basheer, who turned 65 recently, has kept to this work routine for over 30 years now. His work day starts early at 6am when some of us are still in bed. The crescent-shaped curry puffs are deep fried in a large pan until golden brown but a few at a time to make sure they are always piping hot. They are then neatly stacked inside his rattan basket. Basheer sells 100 pieces of the curry puffs each day. Each piece goes for RM1.20 which is a definite bargain, as they are filled with curried potato mash and best eaten with pickled shallots. To catch him on his round if you are in the city, be at the Caltex petrol station at Jalan Argyll in the morning. You have got to be there earlier than him, as he does not stop at any spot for long; moving swiftly from coffee shop to coffee shop. By 2pm, after a eight-hour work day, he is usually home.
Golden Thai Seafood Village Golden Thai Seafood Village is the latest restaurant serving seafood and authentic Oriental & Thai cuisine with live performance of Malaysian Cultural Show in the tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi, the resort island of Penang, Malaysia. Golden Thai Seafood Village, Batu Ferringhi, No: 69-A, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Penang. T: 604-881 1362 E: enquiry@goldenthai.com.my W: www.goldenthai.com.my/seafood/
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Wishing for a good husband at
Chap G h Meh n Words by Lillian Tong
hap Goh Meh, the 15th night of the Lunar New Year, marks the end of the 15-day Chinese New Year celebrations. In Penang, it is the most romantic night of the year especially for the Penang Straits Chinese Baba Nyonya. Under a bright full moon, eager bachelors court young maidens.
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In Old Penang, this is the night of the year that young girls were allowed out. A whole day is planned around preparations to dress the young girl and match her outfit with the family jewellery. The rich daughters of wealthy Babas set out in fashionable jalopies and cars, escorted by a host of aunties with good betrothal intentions for the girl. They would be driven across seven bridges to drive away bad luck and receive good luck.
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The young girls traditionally throw oranges (symbolising gold or wealth) into the rivers or sea and make a wish for a good husband. These Baba Nyonya families gather at the Esplanade, Gurney Drive and the Botanical Gardens with their families, admiring the full moon. It is just the occasion for young men to view the pretty nyonyas and pick their bride. A match-maker would be sent to the young maiden’s home the next day to arrange for her hand in marriage. In the past, Chap Goh Meh is celebrated with a Dondang Sayang (love ballad) musical procession and a parade of beauty queens on floats. Musicians have swapped bullock carts, open carriages and rickshaws for the comfort of a bus nowadays. When the bus decorated in gaudy pink and floral designs with billowing pink skirting moves around the streets in Penang, the musicians will play old keroncong tunes accompanied by an exchange of witty, humorous pantuns (Malay poems). As revellers line the street to enjoy an evening of fun, there are still young Nyonya maiden who will throw oranges into the sea and wish for good husbands.
t started with a love letter. Aided by Cupid; the god of desire, affection and erotic love in Roman mythology. The custom of exchanging love messages has escalated to romantic dinners and flowers. While it is notable to express love, is it only for lovers? Make this Valentine’s Day different. Let the loves in your life, and those who need some loving know they are loved! Make Valentine’s Day a reminder to your Dad, mother, little sister, an aunt or a lonely neighbour that they are loved. Here are 14 plus one creative, loving, romantic ideas to help you along; •
Let the postman brings them your sealed handwritten love letters
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Make a video of you expressing your love
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Make a scrapbook journal of your time together
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Watch a romantic comedy together wrapped in a cosy blanket
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Pen a poem
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Float a bath of rose petals
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Pack a picnic on the beach. Have tealights encircling both of you inside.
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Sign up for your first lesson of ballroom dance together
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Print a photo book of your love’s pictures
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A sweet treat of cupcakes or macaroons
Take a silly photo together in a shopping mall’s photo booth, plus
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Create a CD selection of her favourite songs
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Write a story of your life together
A jewellery gift never fails! Make your own, and personalise it.
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Buy him a pet terrapin!
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Tales Untold Check out Khoo Kongsi for
hoo Kongsi in Cannon Square – a magnificent clanhouse in the Unesco-declared heritage enclave of George Town - is a treasure trove of a thousand tales.
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The casual visitor will miss all these; the typical “you see it and you don’t” though the tales are vested inside this grandest and majestic Chinese clan house in the country.
Photos courtesy of www.penang-traveltips.com
Look closer, you will see many figurines depicted on its wall fresco, stone and wooden carvings on its huge doors and concrete columns and on its elaborate rooftops. Each of these tells a tale according to the folklore of the ancient Chinese community that has been passed down through the generations. Many of these tales have been immortalized in popular Chinese Opera shows and even classical movies. Inside the basement museum, Khoo Kongsi has welldocumented genealogy of the Hokkien clan of the same surname that can be traced back 650 years. Gold gilded name plaques are hung on opposite walls of an adjoining room upstairs to honour those who have done the clan proud.
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi 18, Cannon Square 10200 Penang T: +604 261 4609 E: info@khookongsi.com.my www.khookongsi.com.my
Getting there, you have to walk past a crowded gridiron of terrace houses and old shop-houses that opens up into a concrete square. Khoo Kongsi is a closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and an attractive tourist landmark.
It is an architectural masterpiece with very detailed and intricate fresco, stone and wood carvings, all done by skilled craftsmen commissioned from China in 1906. Most of its walls are painted with murals of saints and deities from the Chinese legends. Each of the six concrete columns supporting the massive is fashioned with dragon and phoenix sculptures and figurines of animals and the Chinese in their traditional attires while the beams above are in hues of green, blue and red. Towards the rear of the clan house are large murals and if you look closer at the large Chinese calligraphy characters you will find drawings of birds along the whole length of the black ink strokes. Facing the clan house is a large court yard and a grand stage where Chinese opera and cultural performances take place. This is also the location shooting of the movie “Anna & The King”.
TIP: Look for the hidden coin somewhere besides the grand staircase’s handrail where the two monk statues are stationed behind two stucco Sikh watchman statues manning the clan house. Rub on it before proceeding to rub on the laughing monk three times for good luck!
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Little India Penang Your Vanakkam Experience
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visit to this Little India enclave is not be missed; if you ever set foot in heritage George Town.
Flanked on four sides by Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh China, Lebuh Queen and Lebuh Pasar, it is an inviting and exciting place to stroll around. At every street corner, there is a pervasive smell of spices and the sweet-smelling aroma from incense sticks wafting through the air.
pots and pans - all laid out in a very neat and presentable manner.
Be greeted with the sights of the dhoti-wearing men, the saree-clad ladies; the sound of Indian bangara music blaring full blast from the music shops and street stalls selling latest Bollywood movies and traditional Indian songs.
Little India is also where you can pick up magazines on the latest Bollywood gossips and get the best rates from the dozens of money changers. There is much to choose from; be it northern and southern Indian culine, from vegetarian curries served in banana leaf to tandoori chicken. For quick snacks, grab some samosa, curry-puff, roti canai and thosai from sidewalk stalls.
It takes just about an hour browsing the numerous shops selling goods ranging from candy, fruits, ointments and other knick-knacks to brightly-coloured prayer garlands, gorgeous silk and cotton to India-imported stainless stells
Also don’t miss Penang’s oldest Hindu temple - Sri Mahamariamman. Built in 1833, it houses the statue of Lord Subramaniam. During the annual Thaipusam religious festival, the statue, richly decorated with gold, silver, and diamond,
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is taken on a chariot procession by devotees to the Waterfall Temple at the foothill of Penang island. Devotees will line up the streets along the route smashing coconuts, by the thousands, on the path of the moving chariot as a gesture for answered prayers. Others will skewer themselves through both cheeks with long steel lances or shorter spears through tongues or hang small pots with hooks through their skin surfaces as a form of penitence to cleanse their bodies and souls. The whole festival is a spectacle and mindboggling to say the least. (Note: Vanakkam is “greetings” in Tamil language).
a celebration of colour and depth of devotion Some 600,000 devotees and tourists will converge in Penang Island around February 7 this year to celebrate or watch a unique Hindu festival that is, ironically enough, little heard off even in India. The annual holy day of Thaipusam is particularly enchanting due to the epic and picturesque trek by thousands of pilgrims as they peacefully inch their way along kernelstrewn streets to a spectacular hilltop temple at the beautiful Waterfall area. It is often said that Thaipusam is a religious festival of sheer faith. Dedicated to the god Murugan, a divine protector of the innocent, it usually involves a devotee taking a vow of austerity and performing a penance to seek improvement in his or her life. Though the festival is known more for the spectacle of devotees piercing themselves with hooks and spears, the true significance of the event is not of the physical. While the festival is dominated by incredible colours, sounds and scents - the flowers, fruits and incense, the ceremonial milk-pots, sacred chants and spectacular kavadis (religious loads carried during procession) – the real power of Thaipusam lies in witnessing the profound depths of devotion of the human spirit.
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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
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alaysia has hogged the limelight in the world’s tourism radar.
The Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa in Gaya Island off the East Malaysian state of Sabah has been declared the world’s best resort. It bagged the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Prix d’Excellence Award 2011 in the resort category. Resort owner Gillian Tan says the company is proud of having successfully position the resort and Sabah on a world stage.
The resort is easily accessible by a 20-minute ferry ride from Jesselton Point Jetty in Kota Kinabalu but well hidden within the foliage on the shores of unspoilt white sandy Polish Bay in Gaya Island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park. Befitting a world-class resort, the Bunga Raya Island Resort boasts of a cellar where it is augmenting its collections to over 4,000 bottles of wine and champagne in its bid to become Asia’s best cellar. The resort also boasts of a collection of 80 hybrids of hibiscus plants planted within its compound. The recognition as the world’s best resort is a fitting tribute to Malaysia’s national flower Hibiscus which is Bunga Raya in Malay, the name of the resort.
“Sabah’s indigenous biodiversity and mesmerizing landscape have always been the unique selling propositions to the world,” says Gillian. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa is a showpiece of environmental preservation at its best. It is a masterly-designed and built development where harmony with nature is respected. The 47 timbered villas and a separate Royal Villa in the resort are all placed individually in pockets of lush forest vegetation, on a 20-acre site leased from Sabah Marine Parks. Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Kota Kinabalu, 88778 Sabah T: +6 088 271 000 E: info@bungarayaresort.com www.bungarayaresort.com
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Mariam Natasha Sibaja Bermudez, 21, a medical student from Costa Rica, admires the many cultures found here and very impressed with the Blue Mansion, which has won a Unesco heritage conservation award. “There are a lot of historical creations here. The sea is close by. The people are gentle and helpful. The sea and culture are a great combination to attract more visitors,” she says.
Ana Khutsishuili, 21, a model from Georgia, says Penang is a beautiful city and the people are warm and friendly. “Everybody is smiling. It makes me feel so much at home. I like your spicy food. “I told my sister who is going to get marry to visit Penang and Malaysia with her husband for their honeymoon.”
have to say about Penang M iss Tourism delegates from 52 countries paid a two-day state visit to Penang recently, thanks to the state organiser Stella-In International. They were finalists attending the 15th Miss Tourism International World Final at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa in Petaling Jaya on New Year’s Eve. They left with endearing impressions of the island and its people. Here’s what five of them have to say; assets that charmed visitors which Penangites have taken for granted.
Karolina Parmionova, 22, a bio-medical student from Lithuania, says the people here are artistic and tolerant. “I like your hand-made batik. Back home, we also weave batik but with different ornaments. I find similarities in my culture. “The food is good and you have nice heritage buildings. Malaysians are tolerant. You celebrate Christmas! You have good shopping!
Miss Tourism International 2011, Aileen Gabriella Robinson of Malaysia
Kriti Kapoor, 21, a psychology student from Bombay, India, finds Penang a welcome change to her bustling city home. The traffic is orderly and there is no loud horning on the road. A trishaw ride along Penang streets makes her feel so at home. “Trishaw is so common in New Delhi. The small tea shops and the street food are delightful. I can find her dhall, prata and curry. I love your chicken satay (skewed barbequed meat). The streets are clean and the sea is so clean compared to mine at home.”
Nadia Gori, 21, who works with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, says she can relate to Penang because in her country, the tourism industry is also big on culture. “We visited a temple, the Peranakan Pinang Museum and the Blue Mansion. I am very impressed with the culture and architecture. In my country, we have traditional big mud buildings which are still intact today. “We promote our natural assets like the Victoria Falls.”
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aising awareness of our heritage and culture is what Elaine Yue-Wibisana sees as one of her main roles here. Fresh from a three-year stint in Chiangmai where she learnt the art of hospitality because they “have the best”, Elaine returns as the 14th and first lady general manager of the iconic Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa in Batu Ferringhi. She ran Traders Hotel in George Town four years ago. “I’m excited to be back and working with such an impressive team. It’s an honour to continue this legacy of fine Asian hospitality. “Penang has changed a lot since I was last here. It’s become a cosmopolitan city, second only to KL. It has a lot more to offer," she says.
Top on her mind is her resolve to revive cultural dances and Malay traditional music. One initiative is to utilise the lobby space (in the Garden Wing) to showcase fortnightly cultural events like joget or nyonya dancing combined with either English or local Afternoon Tea. “We plan to bring in local musicians to play cultural instruments like the sitar or gemilang. “I’d like to bring back the keroncong or anklung,” she adds, referring to these two traditional Malay musical instruments.
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Penang T: +604 888 8888 E: servicecenterfb.rsr@shangri-la.com W: www.shangri-la.com
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Penang Foodie Helen Ong is also the author of Great Dining in Penang 2 , a guide to some of the many restaurants we have.
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“The reputation of this resort is closely linked with Penang’s fame as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’. I hope to help in ensuring that the island maintains its competitive edge as the destination of choice, and ensure that our guests go away having had the ‘Shangri-La Experience’.”
I m going to feature a few local favourites every issue, but be warned go early, or they sell out quickly!
1. When I’m in town, I try and make time to eat Ah Ngau’s Wantan Mee. His stall in Chulia Street has been going for over 80 years – he’s the 3rd generation of his family to run it!
3. The Hot Bowl in Lorong Abu Siti claims to be the first to use the moniker Penang White Curry Mee – it’s served practically white but turns a delightful orangey red when you stir in their home-made chilli paste. Try it!
2. This is one of my favourite places to eat in: the Hai Wei in Leisure Cove, Jalan Wee Hein Tze, Tanjung Bungah, has good, reasonably-priced seafood dishes.
4. Another home-grown favourite: the Fish Head Bee Hoon at the Wong Chau Jun in Rangoon Road is otherwise known as “White Tom Yam”, created by proprietor Tan Chow Thye.
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Y.B. (Your Best) Words by BL Khoo know I am to share with you about the local food scene but I just can’t help digressing to tell you about my recent trip to Singapore. It was in October last year when I was asked by a friend from Singapore if I could take care of a “special” guest who would love to experience some of Penang’s famous hawker food. I naturally oblige since I always play host whenever relatives and friends are in town.
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FOODIES NOTE Madam Ho Ching hosted where2 food guide B.L. Khoo to French cuisine in Singapore. Lunch was at the top restaurant Gunther at Purvis Street. He was most humbled by the gesture. Read more in his column; YB Choice.
When I learnt that this guest was to be Madam Ho Ching, I was momentarily numbed with the uneasy thought; what if she came down with diarrhea? Fortunately her trip turned out well and, I guess, my food recommendations were well accepted; for she and her entourage left Penang very happy and satisfied. As I bade her safe journey at the porch of E&O Hotel, she extended an open invitation to me to come visit her in Singapore and try some of their
food. Obviously, I just took it as a kind gesture of gratitude. To my surprise, when I emailed her about my trip to Singapore recently, she replied and invited me to join her for lunch. I was instructed by her personal assistant to go to a restaurant named Gunther, located at Purvis Street, which I later found out is famous for its modern French cuisine. I had initially thought Madam Ho Ching would arrange some of Singapore’s best local fare for me to try; as I was eager to compare them against Penang’s best. I have watched famous celebrity chef like Anthony Bourdain and local Singapore food guru, KF Seetoh, on his Makansutra program telling how delicious Singapore street foods are. Anyway, who am I to complain when the host was the wife of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
A hotel in the right place If you are looking for a holiday of good food and great shopping, then Hotel Royal Penang is the right place for you to start off with. The hotel is next door to the Penang Plaza shopping mall. It is a short walking distance to Jalan Nagore, a popular dining stretch with many F&B outlets serving local cuisine and the one-stop food court of Penang’s famed hawker fare at New World Park. The Hotel Royal Penang is located within George Town’s heritage enclave which has been declared a World Heritage Site. Guests can explore Penang’s rich cultural attractions and historic sites. It offers a collection of 276 luxurious guest rooms ranging from superior to deluxe rooms, apartment suites and a presidential suite; all commanding a panoramic view of the city. Its coffeehouse, Grove Brasserie, offers a wide range of international and local cuisines.
3, Jalan Larut, 10050 Penang, Malaysia. T: +604 226 7888 F: +604 226 6615 W: www.hotelroyalpenang.com
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Forest aid to be older than the Amazon forest, this previously inaccessible 130-millionyear old Royal Belum Forest is a literal playground for some of the most exotic wildlife in the world.
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The rainforest is one of the remaining places where one can view the wild animals roaming freely in their natural habitat from specially-built observation shelters stationed near an estimated 60 salt licks. Here, the wildlife species such as elephants, the Sambar Deer, mouse deer, tapirs, wild boars, the Sumatran Rhino, seladang, bears and Malayan Tigers visit the salt licks after dark. Royal Belum, located in Grik,is four times the size of Singapore, and second only to Taman Negara. It is one of the world’s oldest rainforests, Malaysia’s best kept secret. It’s fun and very adventurous for those jungletrekking it for the first time but your Royal Belum experience will not be complete without a stopover at the Orang Asli (aborigines) village.
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Built during the tin mining boom days, it was an important loading station for tin ore bound for Penang where the metal was smelted into tin ingots for export. Its Moorish architecture is a sight to behold. Check out the foyer to see more of the station, which was initially meant to be a hospital before being turned into a station. Today, the station has improved facilities such as double tracking for faster rail travel. The railway line links Ipoh, the town that tin built, to Singapore in the south and to Padang Besar in the north and onwards to Bangkok in Thailand, and Kunming, China. Sip coffee at the coffee shop on the platform to experience the old world charm of the British Colonial era. Outside within its compound stands the Ipoh tree. Its sap is poisonous and was used by natives to coat the tips of darts of their blowpipes for hunting.
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he island welcomes visitors with its golden sandy beaches, blue waters and refreshing breeze. Modern facilities and a wide range of sun and water sports activities, such as scuba diving, windsurfing, fishing, and snorkeling, are available.
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Pulau Pangkor (Pangkor Island) is one of the popular holiday destinations in Perak and its beaches are its main attraction. The name Pangkor originates from the Thai word 'Pang Ko' meaning 'Beautiful Island'. For a peek into the islanders lifestyle, check out the wharf front at the two fishing villages at Sungai Pinang. Cuttlefish and anchovy they catch are mainly dried into fish products. The famous satay fish originated here. The ruin of a Dutch Fort at Teluk Gedung that was built in 1670 and once housed a garrison of 600 Dutch soldiers is worth visiting. It was used as a tin store. The 45-minute journey to Pangkor by ferry is via the Lumut ferry terminal.
ROYAL IPOH CLUB Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, 30000 Ipoh, P.O. Box 3, 30700 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan. T: (605) 254 2212 / 5646 F: (605) 255 8610
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Welcome to Langkawi, The Jewel of Kedah
Just in case, these are the numbers you may need
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Langkawi Orientation We continue with our in-depth coverage on Langkawi to make your stay as enjoyable as possible and your activities seamless. We'll also show you the ins and outs of navigatign Langkawi. Look-out the useful numbers we have provided along with the informative map. For a more memorable outing, we have included a special 20-page pull-out on Quality Dining in Langkawi for you to digest, in anyway you want.
Police..................................................... 999 Ambulance....................................... 999 Fire Brigade...................................... 994 Langkawi District Hospital.........................04 966 3333 Langkawi Tourist Information Centre Kuah............. 04 966 7789 Langkawi Cable Car or SkyCab will be hitting its fifth millionth ridership anytime now and a surprise gift awaits this lucky passenger. Are you the lucky one?
Langkawi Tourist Information Centre Langkawi International Airport 04 955 1311 Post office 04 966 3271 Tenaga Nasional Berhad 04 966 6020 Telekom 04 966 6210 Registration Department 04 966 6330 Immigration Department 04 959 1076 Customs Department Teluk Ewa 04 959 1077 Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) 04 966 7186
Langkawi Tourist Information Centre Kuala Perlis Jetty 04 986 1899 Kuala Kedah Jetty 04 762 6295
By Air By bicycle You can rent bicycles in many of the hotels. They are chargeable between RM10 and RM30 per day.
By taxi A taxi ride from the Airport to Pantai Cenang costs RM18. Coupons are available at the taxi counter at the airport. The fare from the ferry terminal to Pantai Cenang is RM24 and RM8 to Kuah town.
By car or motorcycle/scooter Renting a car or motorcycle/scooter is highly recommended due to the lack of public transport. This can be done at the airport, Jetty Point or from shops along Pantai Cenang. Refrain renting from touts, as many of them operate illegally and do not provide insurance coverage. It is important to check on your fuel level regularly as most petrol stations are located a distance from each other.
Langkawi International Airport is located at Padang Matsirat, about 20km from Kuah, and 8km from the beach resorts in Pantai Cenang. The airlines offering service to/from Langkawi are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and SilkAir. Direct flights are also available to Penang and Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
By Road Visitors travelling by road have to drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis – the two main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. Ample car parking facilities are available at both the ferry terminals.
By Sea Langkawi Ferry operates air-conditioned express ferry services from Kuala Perlis for RM18 one way (45-minute trip), Kuala Kedah for RM23 (90-minute trip), Penang RM60 (3-hours) and Satun, south Thailand for RM30
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estled amongst 38 acres of tropical rainforest and white sandy beaches, The Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort is an idyllic paradise for those wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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As one of Langkawi s first beach resorts, it features 238 guest rooms, including 20 suites, sprawled amongst lush and well preserved flora and fauna that is sure to delight nature lovers. If you pause long enough, you can catch sight of the elusive dusky leaf monkey, flying lemur, hornbill and the Brahminy Kite, called Bird of War , a resident specie of eagle found here.
significant other, will dine and wine by candlelight at one of the resort s private beaches and gazebos, all whilst under the care of your very own personal butler. As a family orientated resort, your kids will also certainly not be left out of the festivities. The Kids Club is sure to offer your little ones hours of endless fun with great activities such as Batik Painting and many more.
Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort Teluk Nibong, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah T: +604 952 8000 F: +604 952 8050 E: langkawireservation.00281@sheraton.com
Guests will love the hardwood décor that perfectly compliments the resort s concept of being close to nature. You are assured of a good night s rest with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed along with modern touches such as high-speed internet access. Couples looking to spend some much needed quality time with each other this Valentine s should definitely sign up for the Unique Dining Experience package where, you and your
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Further highlights include three uniquely different restaurants, Feast, Spice Trader and the Captain s grill. The latter offers an al fresco dining experience that is a must-try for those who love their fresh seafood and meats grilled to perfection. Apart from two bars, a fitness centre, Sheraton Langkawi s The Spa as well as an infinity pool that overlooks Andaman Sea, there are also ballrooms, meeting rooms and outdoor venues designed to cater to any corporate or private function making the SheratonLangkawi Beach Resort truly a resort with something for everyone.
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Visitors drawn to the island’s sandy beaches, rainforest, duty-free alcohol and candy have stayed on as participants under Malaysia My Second Home (retirement) program. Other MM2H enclave is the CHOGM Villa, a high-end fully furnished condominium, near the Langkawi Yacht Club and marina in Kuah. There are a sizeable number of Germans, French, English residing on Langkawi.
utch Village or Kampung Belanda as the locals would refer to it, is a stone’s throw away from the popular Mahsuri Museum that is drawing busloads of tourists daily in the legendary island of Langkawi.
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Modern hillside villas dotted the foothill of Ghost Hill in Ulu Melaka. As at today, the village has a small Dutch population of 60.
Dutch couple Rob Keulemans and his wife, has built a mansion on the best vantage point at Ghost Hill that commands a spectacular vista of the valley below.
Mahsuri was a sad tale in the local folklore. She was a maiden wrongly accused of adultery and stabbed to death but before she died she laid a sevengeneration curse on the island. Her tomb is 200 meters from the Dutch village.
“We know we have a house on top of Ghost Hill. We have not seen one,” he laughs it off. Co-owner of the Brasserie Langkawi Restaurant Marius Bogaard, a former fighter pilot, is attracted to Langkawi’s laid-back lifestyle. He was here for about a decade now. Wolfgang Sauer, a German, operates the Beach Garden Resort, came over 23 years ago.
An Artwork by Oly and wife. ly is an artist and Red Tomato is his masterpiece. Red Tomato is Oly s painting. First, he painted the walls yellow. Then fuchsia wall seats run along its length. Antique toy museum collectibles sit on a jazzy red piano. A big zebra striped mirror frame reflects the a little bit of everything arty chic mood. Outdoors, tables are painted green on wood with pink seats. The whole restaurant and food is infused with Oly s passion and enthusiasm. Oly and company probably set up this restaurant because he likes to feed his friends.
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own-baked breads fresh from the oven are good enough to eat on its own, but with hummus, aioli, olive and olive oil dips, they totally warm the heart. Eggs Benedict and the hearty Farmer s Breakfast are the best breakfasts this side of Pantai Cenang. Watch out for the Blueberry smoothie! It is deliciously the Best Smoothie in the World. Really. Chefs have treated their staff to it!
It is a big glass of rich yogurt, creamiest ice cream, and healthy milk with your choice of raspberry, strawberry, blueberries or avocado. I chose blueberry! This restaurant has vegetarian, gluten-free, and wholesome healthy meals. Oly s wife, Tanya, personally It is as good as a glass of lunch! bakes the bread and oversees the cooking. Red Tomato s Red Tomato, Casa Fina Avenue, Pantai Cenang Opens daily: 9am to 11pm T: 604 955 4055 E: redtomatolangkawi@gmail.com www.redtomatolangkawi.com
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ackpackers visiting Langkawi island can find many affordable and comfortable rooms to stay at the popular sandy beach stretch of Pantai Cenang.
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The latest attraction worth checking out - that is away from the hustle and bustle of Pantai Cenang - is Tidoq Inn at Kampung Kuala Teriang, whose surrounding natural mangrove vegetation has attracted hornbills and migratory birds to roost there.
ordinary village folk, says the lodge s managing partner Jovyn Jasmi.
Tidoq (sleep in local Malay parlance) Inn in a village setting offers 12 clean and cozy rooms complete with free WIFI facility. The inn is ecofriendly; the furniture, bar top and tables are made with wooden planks recycled from cargo ships.
The inn is only 10 minutes drive from the Langkawi International Airport, 10 minutes from Telaga Harbour/Marina and 30 minutes from Kuah town where the jetty is located.
Hornbills and migratory birds are a common feature. Here you have one of the best sunset views. Guests can also experience the daily routine of local fishermen at the fishing village or the
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The inn serves Thai and local cuisine and gets its supply of fresh seafood from the fisherman s wharf, a stone s throw away.
Tidoq Inn 58, Kuala Teriang Mk Padang Matsirat, Langkawi For booking, call 012-5796759 (Jovyn) or 012-4751400 (P. Rajah) E: Tidoqinn@gmail.com
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he one tourism related firm that has upped the ante in the hospitality industry in Langkawi is Sala Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd.
Owner Ahmad Pishol Ishak has brought comfort and class to the next level of indulgence when he introduced the first and only luxury limousine tour service on the island last year. His fleet of 12 luxury cars comes with chauffeurs providing ‘VVIP’ treatment for guests on the island tour. His drivers are professionals from different nationalities speaking several languages.
Pishol’s philosophy is of forging rapport with his clients and by “being honest and sincere” in his dealings with them. He believes the success of the service industry boils down to a very simplistic concept of “providing the best service possible to the best of your abilities”. This will ensure that tourists will leave satisfied and return in the near future.
Pishol, who is currently the Langkawi Tourist Association deputy chairman, started the tour agency in 1989. His dedication and hardwork earned him the recognition as Langkawi’s most ‘outstanding travel & tour agent’ at the Langkawi Tourism Industry Awards 2010/11; an accolade which he also bagged in 2008.
Sala Travel And Tours Sdn Bhd Lot 27, Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall 07000 Kuah, Langkawi. T: +6049668980 F: +6049668944 E: sala@tm.net.my
To save you travelling time, we are strategically located a mere 10-minute drive from Matsirat Airport opposite the Underwater World Langkawi. We are also located at the mid-way between Kuah and the Cable Car in Pantai Kok. Our rates provide you with a value for money from RM138 onwards and our contemporary design will give you a feeling of quiet comfort as you enjoy your holiday. To add to the convenience, our surrounding facilities include; • Wifi area • Restaurants • Souvenir Shops • Leather Shops • Satellite TV • Pubs & Bistros • Convenience Stores • Close to the beachfront
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Casa Fina Fine Homes & Avenue, Lot 53, Persiaran Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi. T: 604 9533 555 F: 604 9533 556 www.casafina.my
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LANGKAWI S GEOPARK:
A haven for nature lovers angkawi is South East Asia s first Unesco Global Geopark. Spanning a combined area of 478 sq km, the 99 magical isles of Langkawi boast some of the most intriguing and impressive natural wonders in the world.
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Datai Bay, for example, hosts plenty of diverse sequences of rocks and formations that serve as a historical record of the region s geographical and environmental development. Particularly intriguing is the 550 million years old Machinchang formation that stands as Malaysia s oldest rock. If matters of rocks and geotectonic movements are not your cup of tea, there is still plenty to see and experience around the Langkawi Geopark area. With abundance of unique flora and fauna throughout the Langkawi Geopark and its ancient natural rainforest, even a simple jungle trek can turn into an enlightening experience for visitors. An ever popular tourist attraction is of course the Eagle Feeding & Mangrove Tour that takes visitors through
the sprawling beauty of the Kilim Nature Park and offers them the awe inspiring experience of feeding live Brahminy Kite and White Bellied Sea Eagles. Not resting on its laurels, the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) has laid out an exciting plan under the Langkawi Tourism Blueprint to improve and conserve the area surrounding the Kilim Jetty with new infrastructure, facilities and services for tourists as well for the local fishing community. Soon, visitors will step into the up-and-coming Malaysia Discovery Centre at Kilim, which not only serves as a centre for scientific studies and regional GeoPark centre of referral, it also will allow visitors to feel, touch and experience all of Langkawi s natural and cultural heritage. NOTE: LADA has bagged the 37th International Award for Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry (New Millennium Award) awarded by Trade Leader s Club, Madrid, early this year, for its outstanding achievements and dedication towards tourism promotion and development in Langkawi in 2011.
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Panorama Langkawi Cable Car Station, Oriental Village, Burau Bay, 07000, Langkawi, Kedah Malaysia T: 604 – 959 1225/4225 F: 604 – 959 1121 E: info@panoramalangkawi.com www.panoramalangkawi.com facebook.com/lgkcablecar twitter.com/panoramalgk
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CHAP GOH MEH An unusual festival occurring on the 15th day of the Chinese Lunar New Year where young, unmarried women would gather at the Esplanade to throw mandarin oranges into the sea to find suitors. This tradition is considered the Chinese equivalent of Valentine’s Day.
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Penang World Musical Festival returns better and bigger than before! Music lovers will be in for a good deal as there will be a potpourri of well-known international and local musicians to serenade them amid the resounding rhythms of nature at the Botanical Gardens.
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Chinese New Year Shopping - Shop-In d'Park 5pm-12am (open daily)
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SULTAN AZLAN SHAH INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT The annual Sultan Azlan Shah International hockey tournament kicks off in Ipoh.
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INTERNATIONAL PRAWNS CATCHING COMPETITION This annual two-day International Prawns Catching competition at Sungai Perak, Teluk Intan.
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With a new tagline ‘Ready For the World’, the 17th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) in 2012 will be one that showcases the 10-stage race’s readiness to become part of the UCI World Tour series
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THAIPUSAM Thaipusam is a Hindu religious festival celebrated as a homage tribute to Lord Muruga. Every year devotees from Penang and as far as the mainland will gather at the Sri Mahamariamman temple to perform prayers to their gods. The temple is a heritage temple and magnificently sculptured with 38 Hindu deities.
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LE TOUR DE LANGKAWI With a new tagline ‘Ready For the World’, the 17th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) in 2012 will be one that showcases the 10-stage race’s readiness to become part of the UCI World Tour series
ROYAL BELUM WORLD DRUMS FESTIVAL 2012 The Royal Belum World Drums Festival 2012 will “Beat the World” for the first time in Manjung district.
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Rahman Brother s Motor
Standard Chartered Bank
Boston Xian Ding Hong Kong Wei Res.
RHB Bank
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Naza World Double Good Restaurant
Party World Karaoke
Fuel Café
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Isshin Japanese Restaurant
Log Cafe
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ISSHIN Japanese Restaurant 04-501 3899 Jiu Jiu Szechuan Restaurant 04-501 3899 Old Town White Coffee 04-502 2328 www.oldtown.com.my Party World Karaoke 04-502 2003 Nasi Kandar Pelita (Samudra) 04-530 8018
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Secret Recipe 04-502 4363 www.secretrecipe.com.my Seoul Garden Restaurant 04-501 9339 www.seoulgarden.com.sg
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SOHO Country House 04-507 0079 www.sohopenang.com
Yi Xiang Bak Kut Teh 4-508 7131 Jovin Flowers & Gifts 04-508 4343 Boston Hong Kong 04-508 4296 Xian Ding Wei Restaurant 04-502 1317 Ta Krai Café 04-501 1192 Affin Islamic Bank 04-507 7522 www.affinbank.com.my
Starbucks Coffee Café 04-502 1879
CIMB Bank 04-508 9358 www.cimbbank.com.my
Sushi King 04-507 1295 www.sushi-king.com
Citibank 04-240 1111 www.citibank.com.my
Swensen’s Café 04-502 2850 www.swensenicecream.com 23 Takehana Restaurant 04-501 4888/501 4889