Malaysia's: Visit Malaysia 2014 screams "SALE, SALE, SALES"

Malaysia's: Visit Malaysia 2014 screams "SALE, SALE, SALESSSSS"

Yup, yet another attraction in beloved Malaysia

as the Ringgit plunges lower and lower, the sales bargain is definitely a great opportunity to grab those items at bargained prices (everyone knows that Malaysian love to purchase at a good bargained price)

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NATIONWIDE HAVEN FOR BARGAIN 

Shopping and travel are never apart and tourists traveling to Malaysia next year are in for the best treat, ever. Ranked the world’s top four shopping destination by CNN Travel 2012 and the second best shopping city in Asia Pacific by The Global Shoppe Index 2012, Malaysia offers its best retail therapy to bargain hunters. The Visit Malaysia Year 2014 celebration has started with a prelude from now where there are endless sales and promotions happening nationwide.  

‘Sale, Sale, Sale’: The buzzword for Visit Malaysia Year 2014.

For the past 13 years, Malaysia has organized nationwide sales that have evolved into three mega sales events, namely the 1Malaysia Grand Prix (GP) Sales in March, 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival in mid-year and 1Malaysia Year End Sales in December. This time around, with the Ramadan fasting month and Hari Raya Puasa festival, the sales are even bigger and merrier. For the first time, the 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival is held simultaneously with the 1Malaysia Unified Sale from 29 June to 1 September 2013. The 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival is organized by Tourism Malaysia as a build-up to VMY 2014.

In conjunction with the two sales festivals, an array of sales and promotional activities await everyone including locals and tourists alike. Among the activities are:

1. ‘The KL Fashion Weekend 2013’, an event full of glitz and glamour and modeled after the London Fashion Weekend
2. 'Bejeweled’ event by the nine shopping malls in the premier KL shopping precinct, BBKLCC or Bukit Bintang-KLCC area.
3. - ‘Buy it for Free with Credit & Debit MasterCard’ programme where Master Card holders spotted during the sales period will be rewarded.
4. - Sales and promotional activities during Ramadan month and Hari Raya celebration are bustling in Ramadan bazaars and markets, and shopping malls.

All kinds of everything on sale everywhere. 
Tourists from the world over are attracted to shop in Malaysia which offers them affordability, great value, shopping convenience, diversity of products and gracious hospitality. From the very old to the ultra modern, the mundane to the unique, the simple to the exotic, the discounted to the duty-free items, tourists can just shop for anything and everything that tickles their fancy. Every city nationwide is thriving with sales, especially within Kuala Lumpur which best encapsulates the ‘Malaysia Truly Asia’ spirit with its eclectic mix of old and new, fusion of cultures and lifestyles of its multi-racial communities. Some of the famous and finest shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor are Bukit Bintang Plaza, Sungai Wang Plaza, Lot 10, Pavilion, Fahrenheit, Starhill, Pavilion KL, Suria KLCC, Mid Valley Megamall, Sunway Pyramid, 1Utama, Bangsar Shopping Complex and Bangsar Village.

Visit Malaysia Year 2014 celebrates a year-long of non-stop sale activities and shopping extravaganza. This is the perfect time and place for the most memorable shopping experience with endless things to see, do, buy and enjoy. 

 source: http://corporate.tourism.gov.my/mediacentre.asp?page=feature_malaysia&news_id=139&subpage=archive

Malaysia Tourism - Hilights of February & March 2014

So what is to look forward in the first quarter of 2014 tourism sector of Malaysia?

Ladies and gentlemen..let me present to you the special line up!

These are good events (especially the kite festival) for those who have kids and those photography enthusiast.

Hope can find the time and take the opportunity to visit and take part in these programmes:

Happy cuti-cuti Malaysia 2014 

#utusan (just #hash-tagging because I can) [smirk] 

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MALAYSIA’S TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS – FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2014

PUTRAJAYA, 23 January 2013 – The first quarter of Visit Malaysia Year (VMV) 2014 sets to bring you a combination of shopping, festive, sports and cultural tourism events. The highlights include: Gong Xi Fa Chai! Come and join in the festivities of celebrating the Year of Horse at the Malaysia Chinese New Year Open House Celebration 2014 in Taiping, Perak! Be enthralled by the Chinese cultural performances such as the exciting lion and dragon dance, traditional music and dance performance, together with the serving of delicious traditional delicacies during this 15-day Spring Festival. Organiser: Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) Date: 8 February 2014 Venue: Taiping, Perak. Contact: +6 03 8891 7000 Website: www.motac.gov.my  19TH WORLD KITE FESTIVAL 2014 (FESTIVAL LAYANG-LAYANG SEDUNIA) Watch incredible swirling performances as kite-flyers from over 30 countries display their skills with their colourful and unique kites gliding across the Pasir Gudang sky! The festival will be filled with domestic and international contests, demonstrations, spectacular ground displays, and some of the most amazing kites you will ever see including our very own traditional Wau Bulan, Wau Kucing and Wau Jala Budi.  Don’t forget to visit the Kite Museum which is within the festival site too! Organiser: Pasir Gudang Municipal Council Date: 19 - 23 February 2014 Venue: Bukit Layang-layang, Taman Bandar Pasir Gudang, Johor. Contact: +6 07 251 3720/21/22 Email: mppg@johor.gov.my Website: www.mppg.gov.my It’s all about sand!  The Port Dickson 4x4 International Sand Challenge 2014 does not offer the usual challenges like jungle bashing, river crossing, rock climbing or getting stuck in deep mud up to your nose. It is an endurance event that will make you eat sand and drink sand! Contenders from as far as Holland, India, and Ireland have confirmed their participations in this gruelling competition. It will be a test of winching, handling, obstacles and may more!  Organiser: Negeri Sembilan Tourism Board  Dates: 28 February - 2 March 2014 Venue: Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6 06 765 9725/9734 Website: https://www.facebook.com/pdisandchallenge  Email: admin@nstourism.com.my  Shop to race, race to shop! Held in conjunction with the annual 2014 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, the 1Malaysia Grand Prix (GP) Sale 2014 is all set to tempt F1 fans to stay longer in Malaysia to enjoy great bargains and attractive offers throughout the two-month shopping fest. So let’s gear up for the race and load your shopping carts with all discounted and promotional items that you want in this shopping-paradise country! Organiser: Shopping Malaysia Secretariat, Tourism Malaysia Date: 15 March - 6 April 2013 Venue: Nationwide Contact: +6 03 8891 8000 Email: enq-megasales@tourism.gov.my We are all in this together: People, Nature, Birds Witness one of nature’s most exquisite offerings at Raptor Watch 2014 as the migratory birds of prey such as Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Black Baza, Japanese Sparrowhawk, Chinese Goshawk and Grey-faced Buzzard fly over Tanjung Tuan before continuing their perilous journey to the Northen Hemisphere. Organised by Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), this very signifficant event also aims to educate the public on the effects of climate change on raptor migration and the habitats that host them as well. Organizer: Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Date: 8 - 9 March 2014 Venue: Tanjung Tuan PNB Ilham Resort, 10th Mile, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6 03 2287 9422 Website: http://mnsraptorwatch.wordpress.com/  2nd FAI ASIAN PARAGLIDING ACCURACY CHAMPIONSHIP (FAPAC) 2014  Glide in the sky and enjoy the beautiful view of valley, villages and the majestic Mount Kinabalu at the 2nd FAI Paragliding Accuracy Championship (FAPAC) 2014, which is part of a world tour organised by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). Set against the beautiful view of the valley, villages, and the majestic Mount Kinabalu, top pilots from as far as Hungary, Japan and Slovenia will gather to compete for the champion title. Now everyone can truly fly.  Organiser: Kinabalu Paragliding Club (KLUK)  Dates: 12 - 19 March 2014 Venue: Ranau Paragliding Park, Ranau, Sabah Contact: +6 019 860 8700 (Major Haznain Ngamil), +6 010 534 7375 (Evelina Sitem) Website: www.borneoparagliders.com/fapac2014.html  Email: flyhighconsultsb@gmail.com  Rumble in the Jungle! - The return of Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2014 Dubbed as the largest music festival to ever hit Southeast Asian shores, Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2014 is back to take over the Mines Wonderland, Mines Resort City’s entire vicinity from 13 - 15 March 2014 with an estimated 75,000 fans expected to converge over the three days. With the theme “Safari” this year, the festival features a colossal list of big names which includes Deadmau5, Paul Van Dyk and also the of Armin Van Buuren’s legendary ‘A State of Trance 650: New Horizons’. Let’s rumble! Organiser: Future Music Australia and Livescape Asia Date: 13 - 15 February 2014 Venue: Mines Wonderland, Mines Resort City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Website: www.futuremusicfestival.asia   www.facebook.com/futuremusicasia  THE 5TH MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SHOE FESTIVAL (MISF) 2014 Attention all shoe-paholics! Asia’s hottest shoe designers and their creations will be here at the Shoe City of Asia - Malaysia for the 5th Malaysia International Shoe Festival (MISF) 2014! Sexy stilettos, comfy flats, stylish pumps, trendy sneakers, classic leather wear- just name it, and you will spot it at this four-day shoes extravaganza which will feature over 50 brands and more than 200 booths from international countries such as Australia, Hong Kong and Japan. It's a one-stop shoe shopping experience! Organiser: Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers Association Dates: 27 - 30 March 2014 Venue: Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Contact: +6 03 9285 5382, +6 012 273 5933 Website: www.malaysiafootwear.com Email: misfshoe@gmail.com  Colours in Putrajaya’s skies! The empire strikes back as Darth Vader — or rather, the Darth Vader balloon from Belgium — marks its return at the upcoming 6th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2014. Besides Darth Vader, this year’s fiesta will also feature Buzzy, the green monster balloon from the United States, a pair of love ‘Bees’ – cartoon bee characters also from the United States, an ice cream cone-shaped balloon hailing from Belgium and a heart-shaped balloon from Taiwan. Among the attractions and side events are hot-air balloon rides, Mountain Dew Extreme Zone, helicopter joy rides, and the back-by-popular-demand Night Glow event where hot air balloons and strobe lights are lit in sync to the sounds of popular music, creating a glorious atmosphere before culminating in a display of fireworks. Admission is free!  Organiser: AKA Balloon Sdn. Bhd. Dates: 27 - 30 March 2014 Venue: Monument Alaf Baru, Precinct 2, Putrajaya. Contact: +6 03 7981 8769/8712 Website: www.myballoonfiesta.com Email: myballoonfiesta@gmail.com  FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX 2014 Watch the adrenaline-pumping action at one of the world’s most challenging tracks as the 2014 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix returns.  With the overwhelming heat and humidity condition as natural obstacles, the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will definitely test the skills of the world’s finest racers and distinguish the outstanding from the best. Don’t miss this Hot! Hot! Hot! Race! Organiser: Sepang International Circuit Sdn. Bhd. Dates: 28 - 30 March 2014 Venue: Sepang International Circuit, Selangor Contact: +6 03 8778 2200 Website: www.formula1.com  www.sepangcircuit.com

source:http://corporate.tourism.gov.my/mediacentre.asp?page=news_desk&subpage=archive&news_id=968

MALAYSIA, A SHOPPER’S PARADISE

So what is ONE word that make's most girls (and yes...even guys) go absolutely bonkers, crazy, hysterical, mad, trigger some "nerves" (okay, that may be a wee bit too far fetched)

Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!

Have you finished with your Chinese New Year Shopping yet?
Still need to shop for MORE?

BUT

Where to shop in Malaysia? Malaysia top shopping complex?



I found this awesome article! Penang's shopping malls are also mentioned here :)
Shop till you drop! Malaysia's biggest mega sales! 



But for the best prices? Wait for the right time!
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MALAYSIA, A SHOPPER’S PARADISE

Hendy Tan goes on some retail therapy to compile the unique shopping experiences in Malaysia

It was good news for Malaysia for both 2012 and 2013 when CNN ranked Kuala Lumpur at number four in its report of the top 10 best shopping cities in the world and in the top four league with New York, Tokyo and London.

Shopping is a lucrative sector of Malaysia’s tourism industry. It holds the second biggest share of tourist expenditure after accommodation. In 2012, tourists spent RM18.6 billion on shopping which constituted 30.7 percent of the total receipts of RM60.5 billion.

With 2014 being Visit Malaysia Year, here’s a compilation of Malaysia’s best shopping experiences for travellers looking for great value-for-money bargains.

New Shopping Malls in Malaysia

While Pavilion, Suria KLCC, Mid Valley Megamall have become the main shopping magnets in Kuala Lumpur, newer malls springing up elsewhere means that shoppers can look forward to more exciting retail therapy all over Malaysia.

Gurney Paragon

Gurney Paragon (gurneyparagon.com) in Penang, which opened on 1 July 2013, is built around a stunning heritage building. It blends the antique and modern, just like Penang itself, and because of its ocean-front location, shoppers can enjoy the relaxing sea breeze after a hard day of shopping!

Paradigm Mall

Paradigm Mall (paradigmmall.com.my) is the iconic lifestyle mall in suburbian Petaling Jaya. Shoppers who want to escape the traffic and human congestion of Kuala Lumpur have plenty of space to roam about here -- the mall consists of six levels with one million square feet of retail, food and beverage and entertainment space.

Setia City Mall

Setia City Mall (setiacitymall.com) brings a new chapter to the township of Setia Alam, Shah Alam in Selangor with its shop-in-the-park concept. This new retail destination comes with 10.5 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland where visitors can shop, dine, and enjoy nature all at once.

Publika

This unique and yet trendy shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur has reinvented the idea of shopping. Not only does it give shoppers the impression of visiting an art gallery (with all its public art works on display), publika (publika.com.my) also offers some creative shopping space where cultural activities can be held and enjoyed. Apart from that, a number of upscale clothing boutiques, novelty stores and eateries are arranged around this creative and artsy complex. Some big name brands include MPH bookstore, B.I.G. Ben’s Independent Grocer, ACE hardware, British India and more.

The Intermark Mall

Located at the junction of two of the most prominent streets -- Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lumpur city centre, The Intermark Mall (theintermark.com) offers shoppers a relaxing and upper class shopping experience. Apart from some fine dining restaurants and specialised retail outlets, shoppers would be pampered in comfortable surroundings by its well-decorated lounge, bar and artistic decorations of the building. It’s conveniently integrated with the Double Tree by Hilton, office towers and retail podium.

Citta Mall

Citta Mall (citta.com.my) is a neighbourhood mall in the up-and-coming area of Ara Damansara, Selangor, near the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. This family-oriented mall features huge open spaces and is bound to be your favourite shopping spot, even though you don’t live in the neighbourhood. Among the retail, food and entertainment outlets are Harvey Norman, MBO Cinema, McDonald’s, Meatworks and Chawan.

Johor Premium Outlet

Officially opened on 11 December 2011, Johor Premium Outlets (premiumoutlets.com.my) is a collection of many designer and brand outlet stores featuring great savings every day. Think 25 to 65 percent off from Armani Exchange, CK Calvin Klein, Bonia, Coach, Timberland, Polo, etc. It is located at the intersection of the North-South Expressway and the Second Link Expressway, which is easily accecible going to and from Johor and Singapore.

Plaza Merdeka, Kuching

Plaza Merdeka (plazamerdeka.com) is the newest shopping destination in the centre of Kuching that offers a wide selection of local and international brand names within 550,000 square feet over six levels of shopping space. The shopping centre is surrounded by some of Kuching’s prominent landmarks, such as Sarawak Museum, the historic Padang Merdeka, the Old Courthouse Complex, Brooke’s Monument, Chinatown with its quaint streets, and numerous temples. Well known international brands like Cotton On, Dorothy Perkins, AD Jeans, VOIR, Ripcurl, Diva, The Bold and Beautiful, Ogival, Leather Avenue RADO Boutique, SKECHERS, and Clarks are found here.

Top Fashion Choices

Get your fashion fix at some of Kuala Lumpur’s trendiest malls. With its attractive price range and a wide selection of fashion products, Malaysia is a truly value-for-money shopping destination.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Winner of numerous local and international awards, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (pavilion-kl.com) is a favourite among the well-heeled looking for brands such as Burberry, DKNY, esprit, Montblanc, Prada, Paris Hilton, Swarovski, Zara, etc. The Tokyo Street on level six is also worth checking out as it offers various kinds of Japanese products, food, arts and culture, within a Japanese townscape design.

Sunway Pyramid

Sunway Pyramid (sunwaypyramid.com) is Malaysia’s first themed shopping and entertainment mall. Besides the usual fashion brands, the mall also has an ice-skating rink, a 12-screen movie theatre, and a 48-lane bowling alley. As part of a larger property development group, the mall is located within a mixed-development park consisting of a resort, hotel, theme park, convention centre, hospital and universities.

Sungei Wang Plaza

Perennially popular among ardent shoppers, Sungei Wang Plaza (sungeiwang.com) is suitable for trend-setters, budget-conscious shoppers or even souvenir hunters. Sungei Wang is a haven of local and imported fashion brands and a favourite shopping hangout among the locals.

The Spring, Kuching

Designed to tap into the affluent Kuching market, the Spring (thespring.com.my) is one of Kuching’s popular shopping malls since its inception in 2008. Shoppers will find a wide array of international fashion brands such as Esprit, G2000, Guess, HABIB and more. Many of these international names are opening their doors for the first time in Sarawak, bringing brands from Germany, France, Denmark and Brazil to Malaysian shores.

Kenanga Wholesale City

Dubbed as Malaysia’s first one-stop fashion wholesale shopping centre, Kenanga Wholesale City (kenanga.com.my) brings great excitement in the Asian fashion wholesale industry. Shoppers can find everything from tops and pants to accessories and shoes – all in riot of colours! Besides dedicating to wholesale business, this fashion mall also caters to other business services, such as event spaces, banking, food and beverages outlets, etc.

Something for the Home

Home interior shopping is also gaining popularity in Malaysia with many retailers offering a one-stop-centre for home furnishings.

IKEA

Popular Swedish brand, IKEA (ikea.com.my) has been in Malaysia since 1996, offering a wide range of home furnishing products at low prices, making all items affordable for everyone. Kids can be dropped off at the IKEA play area while the adults shop around. Besides the furniture, the IKEA meatball lunch set is also popular.

VIVA Home

Viva Home Shopping Mall (vivahome.com.my), is a one-stop centre for home-related products and services. From furniture to bathroom fittings, DIY tools to soft furnishings, kitchen accessories to kids’ furniture and home décor, there is something for every taste, every budget and every home.

Gadget on a Budget

Gadget shopping is worth considering in Malaysia due to the favourable currency exchange rate and choice of goods.

Low Yat Plaza

This lifestyle-based IT mall (plazalowyat.com) is located right in the epicentre of the Kuala Lumpur shopping belt. In March 2009, the Malaysian Book of Records officially recognised Plaza Low Yat as “Malaysia’s Largest IT Lifestyle Mall”. With its seven themed retail floors selling all kinds of digital hardware, software, it certainly deserves the title!

Digital Mall

Meanwhile, Digital Mall (digitalmall.com.my) is a 80,000 square foot 4-storey medium-sized commercial centre in Petaling Jaya stocked up with IT, electronics and electrical products, ranging from smart phones to notebooks, tablets, personal computers, software products, game consoles and cameras. It also houses the service centres of all the major telecommunications companies in Malaysia.

Handicraft Shopping

Before leaving Malaysia, there’s just one more thing left to do – souvenir shopping. And there’s no better keepsake than a local-made handicraft of Malaysia.

Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

Royal Selangor (royalselangor.com), a proudly Malaysian brand is the world’s largest pewter-maker. The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre gives an insight into the world of pewter with interactive exhibits and games. The highlight here is a visit to the School of Hard Knocks, a workshop centre where visitors can create their own pewter souvenirs. The retail store offers an exciting range of pewter homeware, silver filigree jewellery and other gifts.

Central Market (Pasar Seni)

In Kuala Lumpur, Central Market (centralmarket.com.my) is an award-winning bazaar which offers a wide variety of souvenirs created by local and foreign artists and craftsmen. Visitors can have their portraits sketched or request for custom-made souvenirs. Just outside, the Kasturi Walk offers street-shopping in a safe and covered environment.

Kraftangan Malaysia

Styled like a Malay village, Kraftangan Malaysia (kraftangan.gov.my) houses an artists’ colony, handicraft shops, an art workshop, craft museum and food court. Tourists can spend a day here to learn batik-painting, weaving, jewellery-making or pottery. Also available for sale are export quality Malaysian handicrafts such as kaftans, bathrobes, silverware, pewterware, glassware, pottery, silk batik paintings and songket.

source: http://corporate.tourism.gov.my/mediacentre.asp?page=feature_malaysia&subpage=archive&news_id=153

Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong - Penang

Hey Guys!

I had the opportunity to visit Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong the other day. If you guys are not sure where it is, it is at the new E&O development, just behind the Penang - Island Plaza. The housing development there is call Sri Tanjung Pinang, and the famous Breeza condo by UDA housing project is located there too! 

Real Estate and housing/ property prices here ranges around RM1.7 - 5 mil (landed property). I'm sure you can imagine the exclusivity of the area zoning here =.0
(I didnt managed to take any pictures of the real estate/ property here tho)

So anyway, I had the chance to explore my camera and decided to take some pictures of the beautiful scenery! I hope you enjoy my shots as I did ^^

Comfortable walkways for patrons to walk by the sea

Panoramic view of Straits Quay

The stage area!

This is the area (the Straits Quay stage area) where all the live performnces and entertainment are found. During New Year's Eve, Christmas and other big celebrations, it will usually be jammed packed with people, all waiting to party!

A view of the side of the ship yard, CNY decos already?!

Another view of the staging area: panoramic style!

Owners feel safe keeping their boats and yacht here!

Owners really pride themselves and are comfortable keeping their boats and yacht here! While sipping a cup of espresso from Starbucks or having a beer from the Irish bar, they can keep an eye and also their friends eye on their beloved!

One of the entrances from the building towards the sea area

I like their design!! Very colonial and heritage "feel"

Enjoy a slice of cake and coffee at Secret Recipe cafe!

I love this pic! Its the reflection and the mood settings

Ah, such a nice picture! My personal favorite! I guess that's why most tourist and visitors from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Alor Setar all come to Penang, to see and behold such beautiful sights! Definitely one of the main highlights! 

Dining areas, beautifully done :) [ cant seem to recall what is the proper description for this areas] :S

Another picture from the same settings! I seem to cant get enough! Lol

Yeah, im a sucker for pictures such as this ^^

Chinese New Year Decorations! Nice!!

When malls start to put up Chinese New Year Decorations, I realize time just seems to go and move too fast!

See? they have liveable units above the commercial cafes!

Beware of wild cyclist!

Haha, i'm just joking. We have to be aware tho that there are cyclist, (and there is a sudden boost of cyclist in Penang Island - especially) that will be having their cycling activities around this premises, so we need to be aware of them for both the safety of both parties. 

Beautiful leaves, such a mood setter!

The grand entrance! ~ The management of Straits Quay set up CNY stage already i see?

The management of Straits Quay really keeps a close eye to detail and the maintenance of the image of the place. Bravo and keep it up guys!

Beautiful sky!! Such a good sight to behold before the end of day!

Ahhh, Yes.....what a great day! I hope I will be able to get the chance to take more pictures here next time! :)

Prangin Mall, Penang

Hello all,

Okay today I am going to show you about Prangin Mall, Penang! Prangin Mall is the place to go if you are looking for various special and unique tools and gadgets that you can't get at other malls in Penang.

There are various shops for:-

1. IT (Internet Technology)

2. Clothings & accessories (street wear, sports, utilities)

3. Food (local delights, tidbits, Asian food)

4. Cinema (airing local and international films)

5. Ect....

Fashion for sale @ Prangin Mall!

Check out these street wear, for especially the younger generation! Attractive prices with latest street wear fashion
Here's something for the guys!

"Genaration Y" is in the house! Most of the customers here go for the K-pop or J-pop look!
(and here's something for the ladies)




Okay now let's check out some accessories!

(Cheap and good eh? Good for birthday presents for highschoolers 😁)
Well if you were to walk around some more, there are tons of other things you can find!

This time I didn't manage to stroll down the I.T section, but let's leave that for another time and place...and oh! They even dedicated the ground floor for mobile phone sales and services! Look at all those kiosk!

Wow, I guess I didn't have the chance to complain that i cannot get and food or drinks around here when i feel thirsty or hungry because there are just shops after shops, everywhere! (for those who are new to Penang or just haven't been here for a while, or even the local people...if you like asam asam, there are shops awaiting your arrival to purchase their goodies! )

Well, that's all for now! Till my next post...Good Bye for now! 🍺✌

Campbell Street Mall, Penang

I am at Campbell street mall, the street of wholesale of cloths, clothing, shoes, jewelry, bags and handy utilities! The streets here is bursting in color with so many merchants awaiting customers from near and afar to come and see what goodies they have in store for them!

Komtar! The pride of Penang Island

What I like about this place is that there are just so many things to choose from! But do remember that this street is also a big attraction in the tourist market, and is listed as one of the "must see" area for visiting tourist. So do remember, please ask for discounts especially when purchasing in "bulk".

Ahhh....here we are at the famous "Boon Wah" for textile! Here there are various types such as :-

1. Lace


2. Silk


3. Schon


4. Chinese brocade

please do ask for a discount from the owner "Ah Kok". He speaks fluent english, mandarins, cantonese and I think some bahasa Malaysia as well.

Here, "Boon Wah" is located at the corner area along Campbell Street and Jalan Pintal Tali (also known as Rope Walk St.). This area is famous for its previous activities where ropes made of coconut husk fabrics used to be woven here. The ropes that were delivered by handcarts and bullocks to the port as a means of logistic to transport to transfer the "goods" we're used for mooring ships.
This area is also famous for its Teow chew secret societies (gangsters) that used to run the streets here. Here local merchants pay them protection fees to keep their business running smoothly without any disturbance of petty crime and other secret societies. These Chinese gangsters take control of Georgetown as this was the prominent business area, before our current Gurney Plaza Shopping mall that youngsters and the young-at-heart "hang out" today.

Okay that's all for now, Mike signing off!