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Agribusiness comes to Penang

February 17, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

K-State to take Master of Agribusiness to Southeast Asia

usm-penangContributed to The Sentinel – Posted Feb 10, 2011 @ 09:41 AM – Manhattan 

Officials from Kansas State University and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement on Nov. 15, 2010 to bring K-State’s award-winning Master of Agribusiness (MAB) to Southeast Asia.

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Penang goes Green

February 17, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

Radical changes needed to tackle green issues

say-no-to-plastic-bagsWed, Feb 09, 2011 – By Leona Boey

LAST month, residents of a little island in the north took a brave leap into the future. As of Jan 1, plastic bags have been banned from all department stores and supermarkets in Penang, Malaysia. And for a year or so before that, there was a partial ban on plastic bags at supermarkets there. Shoppers were then either given cardboard boxes or expected to take along their own carriers from Mondays to Thursdays.

The total ban took courage and vision, and should make us sit up and take notice.

Sure, supermarkets here have been encouraging us to use our own bags for some time, but how many of us really do so?

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Hard Rock Hotel Penang Ranked Top 10 Trendiest Hotel in Asia

January 26, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

hotel_hardrockMalaysia’s most rocking hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is one of the trendiest according to globe trotters. The results are in and Hard Rock Hotel Penang is proud to be honoured the Top 10 Trendiest Hotel in Asia on TripAdvisor® 2011 Travelers’ Choice® Awards, ranked at Number 3. [Read more…]

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The sun sets on Sunset Bistro

January 26, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

What now for the others? NewStraitsTimes

THE sun has set on one of the most, if not the most, popular and happening beach bars in Penang.Sunset Bistro in Batu Feringghi was one of the must-visit places on the island to many who have been here or heard of the place. 

However, despite its reputation, the bistro was bulldozed and reduced to rubble by Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) enforcement personnel on Saturday morning.

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Tesco plans 3 more stores in Penang

January 24, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

By Business Times

tesco-stores to launch 3 new stores on PenangTESCO Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is expanding its business in the northern region by opening three more outlets in Penang and Kedah within this year. Tesco Malaysia chief operating officer Tim Golding said the company wanted to bring its Tesco offers to more customers and the new outlets will be opened at Seri Tanjung Pinang in George Town, Penang, and in Kulim and Alor Star, Kedah. 

He said the new outlet at Seri Tanjung Pinang is expected to open in June. The company has invested RM20 million on setting up the leased outlet, making it a long-term tenant at the development, which has been said to be the largest seafront project in Penang’s history.

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Battle of the shutterbugs

January 24, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

By FONG KEE SOON – The Star Online

shutterbug-battle-whatsonpenang.comTHE annual Chinese New Year Cultural and Heritage Celebration in George Town will see something new this year as for the first time, a photography contest will be held during the event.

Winners will win cash and prizes worth more than RM10,000.

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Bolton eyeing 44ha site in Penang

January 24, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

By : Marina Emmanuel
Source : Business Times

PROPERTY developer Bolton Bhd (1538)is looking to expand its landbank in Penang with a potential acquisition in Teluk Kumbar this year.

Bolton executive chairman Datuk Azman Yahya yesterday said it was hopeful to conclude the proposed acquisition of the 44ha site within two to three months.

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Penang starts hearing views on RM300m centre

January 24, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

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By Clara Chooi – January 21, 2011
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 21 — Penang residents have been given a two-week window to provide their feedback on the state government’s plan to construct the Penang People’s Park (PPP), which includes a RM300 million international convention centre.
Beginning today, the public will be allowed to view the plans for the multimillion ringgit project from 9am to 5pm for two weeks at the main entrance of the Penang International Sports Arena (Pisa).
They can communicate their views on the project directly at the venue or via email to MPPP.
In a press statement this morning, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said that public consultation was a key aspect in the state government’s “CAT” governance of competency, accountability and transparency.

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Thaipusam On Penang

January 20, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

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More than 1,000 Hindu devotees waited eagerly to witness the silver chariot bearing the statue of Lord Muruga. The processions made it’s way from Penang Street in the centre of Georgetown out to the hilltop Nattukottai Chettiar Temple on Waterfall Road, near the Botanical Gardens.

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Straits Quay Chinese New Year

January 17, 2011 By Keith Leave a Comment

Chinese New Year 2011 Program at Straits Quay

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