Penang Island Jazz Festival 2011 is coming again from 1st to 4th December 2011 in Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi, Penang. I believe this is the 8th Jazz Fesitval in Penang. Feature artistes in Jazz By the Beach are Shakatak (see the video below), Jiyoung Lee Quartet, Fred Cheah & The JazzHats, Espen Eriksen Trio, Rusconi, Amir Yussof Accoustic Project and many more.

Remember to go get your tickets at www.penangjazz.com before going to the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2011…

Penang Asam Laksa

Penang Assam Laksa ranked no. 7 out of World’s 50 most delicious food by CNN Go. Penang Asam Laksa – Poached, flaked mackerel, tamarind, chili, mint, lemongrass, onion, pineapple … one of Malaysia’s most popular dishes is an addictive spicy-sour fish broth with noodles (especially great when fused with ginger), that’ll have your nose running before the spoon even hits your lips.

Penang Events Calendar 2011

Welcome to Penang! Penang is rich in a variety of many elements such as culture, food, heritage, history and lifestyle, there is much to offer and discover in Penang. Mark your calendar because there are so much events happening in Penang. Let’s explore it with Penang Calendar of events 2011

Penang Hill Cable Car

Penang Hill’s new cable car service start Monday, April 25th – The new Penang Hill funicular train service will be opened to the public from April 25. The train will run for charity at RM10 (return ticket) for the first six days until April 30.

From May 1, the return fare for Malaysians will be RM8 for adults (below 55 years) and RM4 for children (aged three to 12). Senior citizens (aged 55 and above) and Malaysian students will enjoy a reduced rate of RM4. For foreigners, the return fare is RM30 (for adults) and RM15 (for children aged three to 12). The blue, air-conditioned Swiss-made coaches, capable of ferrying up to 100 passengers at one go, will run every half hour from 6.30am to 9pm daily.

Michael Learns to Rock Live in Penang

Michael Learns to Rock Live in Penang – Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR), the Danish pop act is scheduled to visit Malaysia this April and the band will be in Penang on 22nd April 2011! Presented by MBI International, the upcoming tour of this legendary soft rock band will take the stage of Penang Pisa Stadium on 22 April, featuring all of their popular songs as well as new ones from their recent album, Eternity, brought out under their own independent label, MLTR Music.

Organized by Star Planet, tickets for the MLTR World Tour Live in Malaysia 2011 are priced at RM323 (VIP), RM223 (PS1), RM163 (PS2), and RM103 (PS3). Tickets are open for sale with a 15% discount extended on limited tickets only. For tickets, call Star Planet 03-92233667 or TicketCharge 03-92228811 or visit official website www.starplanet.com.my

Penang - 10 Islands to Explore Before You Die

Yahoo Travel scoured the globe to find 10 islands that belong on your must list. Each of these places offers something that you can’t find anywhere else, from the largest man-made archipelago to hot springs so therapeutic they’ve been popular since Roman times. Penang is proud to be one of the ten islands to explore. Other islands in the list are such as Bali, Vieques, Easter Island, Bora Bora and Palm Islands Dubai.

Penang Christmas & New Year celebration

Christmas & New Year Promotion in Penang – As the year comes close to the end of its time, the spirit of celebration joy soars all through Penang. Plan for a romance dinner in Christmas and new year? Do check below restaurant promotion on what they have in these good time!

Penang HardRock Christmas & New Year Celebration

Penang Hard Rock Christmas & New Year Celebration

Penang G Hotel Christmas & New Year Celebration

Penang Golden Sands Resort Christmas & New Year Celebration

Penang Eastin Hotel Christmas & New Year Celebration

Penang Eastin Hotel Christmas & New Year Celebration

Penang Heritage Restaurant - Sri Malaya

Sri Malaya Heritage Restaurant – Dine in the quaint splendour of a pre-World War II heritage building in the heart of Georgetown. Sample distintive local and western delicacies and enjoy the ambience of a by-gone era brought to life.

Whether you are on vacation, celebrating a happy occasion or simply dine-in, Sri Malaya offer you a memorable dining experience to treasure for a lifetime.

Sri Malaya located at Georgetown, Penang near the tourist hotspot – Chualia street. Location Map

Address: No 1, rope walk, 10100 georgetown, pulau pinang, malaysia.
Contact: +604 261 3763
Operating hour: Lunch 11.45am to 3pm, dinner 6pm to 11pm.
Closed on Tuesday

Penang Bridge International Marathon 2010

Last call for those who have not registered for Penang Bridge International Marathon 2010, register now on www.penangmarathon.gov.my or visit PBIM Kiosk at Queensbay Mall North Zone (in front of Espirit) or alternatively come to the 53rd Level of KOMTAR (c/o YB Tuan Law Heng Kiang, Office of EXCO State Tourism Development & Culture) or any SWITCH outlets (Gurney Plaza, Queensbay Mall, Sunway Carnival Mall, The Spring – Kuching, The Mines – Selangor).

Registration for full Marathon RM60, Half Marathon RM40, 10KM Men & Women RM35 10KM Boys’ & Girls’ RM20 and Fun Run RM15.

Please take note that the courier service option for PBIM runners will no longer be available after 15 October 2010 and runners will have to make self collection of their race packs at the Outdoor Carpark of Queensbay Mall during the Race Pack Collection Days from 16th till 20th November 2010 (16-17/11 5.00pm – 9.00pm, 18-19/11 11am-9pm, and 20/11 11am-5pm). All race packs will be sent out on the first week of November so do expect and standby to receive your race pack on the first and second week of November!

Penang Boutique Hotel

The most charming boutique hotel in Georgetown Penang, Straits Collection is a total eclectic mix of Retail, Restaurants and Residences, over two separate rows of heritage Chinese Shophouses. It sits on the Armenian Street and Steward Lane is surrounded by a plethora of restaurants, shopping venues and is just minutes away from Harmony Street where guests will be delighted to visit the Chinese Temple, Indian Temple, Islamic Mosque and Christian Church.

Indeed a prestigious location, this recently refurbished and renovated property was built in 1927. Retaining its original classic, elegant and authentic look, Straits Collection also features timeless furnishings and up to the minute facilities at the same time. A property suitable for all whether it’s a romantic holiday, a family vacation, a social or business trip; Straits Collection pampers guests by offering full housekeeping service and a butler is available on call for all guests needs. All in all, magnificent and timeless Straits Collection is exemplary.

More photos on Straits Collection:

47a Stewart Lane Bedroom

47b Stewart lane Bedroom

49a Stewart Lane Bedroom

51a Stewart Lane Bedroom