Category: Happening

The grand mansions of Penang, a legacy from five European architects

York House by Joseph Charles Miller. — Picture by K.E.Ooi Looming manors boasting century-old Roman features; regal, castle-like mansions with porticos and pediments; elaborately-designed villas steeped in colonial-era charm. These are among some of the grand structures of the early 1900s that were left behind as legacies by five European architects whose craftsmanship have for […]

Amazing Luxury Hotel in Penang – Lok Thye Kee Residence

Loke Thye Kee Residences is situated in the heart of Georgetown Penang, one of 5 Malaysian UNESCO world sites rich in heritage. MOD’s design draws inspiration from this heritage and specifically the historic Loke Thye Kee restaurant, its 100-year-old namesake and neighbor. Both the restaurant and the residences re developed by the same owner, 1919 […]

Amazing Luxury Hotel in Penang – Macalister Mansion

There’s no doubt that Penang is filled with beautiful boutique hotels, each with their own character and charm, and one such property that we keep returning to is that of Macalister Mansion. The only member of Design Hotels in Malaysia, a stay here is just as inspirational as the art you’ll find on the streets of Penang […]

Amazing Luxury Hotel in Penang – The Edison

(Photo: The Edison George Town) Malaysia has seen its eighth Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) property open this month, this time in Penang. It’s a first for the state, which has seen its real estate prices and values in George Town soar since its 2008 Unesco heritage listing. The company behind the 35-room The […]

Penang Bon Odori 2017

Date: 15 July Time: 6.00pm to 10.30pm Venue: Queensbay Mall Outdoor Car Park *Fireworks display at 10pm Penang’s most anticipated Japanese cultural festival is back this year with exciting games, mouth watering Japanese food, exotic performances and more. It will be held on 15 July 2017 from 6.00pm to 11.00pm at Queensbay Mall Outdoor Car […]

Penang Fun Experiences with Despicable Me3

Despicable Me fans can soon be enjoying their free time at a “pop-up” fun spot in Seberang Perai. The ever popular Despicable Me3 friends are making their way to Penang, building themselves a “pop-up playground”. The biggest outdoor Despicable Me 3 event in Malaysia, this is held in conjunction with Hari Raya and Merdeka celebrations. […]

Penang Durian Festival

Durian is one of the most popular fruit in Penang and it is a must try for all visitors. During this fruit season, there will be ample local fruits displayed to quench your appetite. There are many award winning durians in Penang. eg. Ang Hae, D16, Ang Jin, Ang Bak, D700 and etc. Information What’s […]

An Evening at Clove Hall, December 18th 2016

Clove Hall is a private Edwardian Anglo-Malay bungalow,  that has been beautifully renovated and now operates as a small hotel on the outskirts of George Town. Not normally open to the public, we have a rare opportunity to spend an elegant evening there on Sunday December 18th. Ensemble Koschka, a chamber ensemble consisting of four experienced […]

Grand Opening of Design Village Penang

There is something for everyone at Design Village. Designed to be a family-friendly outlet mall, Design Village is the new fun place to be for you weekends and school holidays. Not only complete with fashion and household brands for parents and kids, Design Village is equipped with amenities for elderly, parents and kids. Being the […]