Penang Hill . New Cable Car

Penang Hill also known as Bukit Bendera or Flagstaff Hill, is one of Penang Island's featured attraction. It is located 833m above sea level. Penang Hill had been closed for a period of time in order to renovate the cable car. 

On the second day it was reopen, we went there to take a ride on the new cable car. Initially we planned to go earlier but due to some reason, we went at 10 in the morning and was alarmed to see the crowd there. We had to wait for about an hour before it was our turn to go up the hill. 

The new operating hours are:

Weekdays : 6.30a.m. - 8.00p.m. (last train from top station)

Weekends : 6.30a.m. - 10.00p.m. (last train from top station)

Cable car's far:

Malaysia:

Adult - RM8

Children (aged 7-12) - RM4 

Senior Citizen - RM4

Monthly Pass - RM24 (for residents on the hill)

Disabled (with OKU card) - Free

Foreign Tourists:

Adult - RM30

Children (aged 7-12) - RM15

 This is actually the ticket. Hehe

 Outside of the cable car. The cable car runs every half an hour

 The cable car is capable of ferrying 100 passengers at one go

 Us inside the cable car

 View along the way

 We are 457.2m above sea level!

 Route of the cable car

 Penang Island under our feet. Kinda hazy though

On top of the Penang Hill

 Murugan Temple

 Guard House

 The old cable car

By the time we went down the hill, it was already afternoon. The non-residing amount of people waiting to go up the Penang Hill for its spectacular panoramic view of George Town, the mainland, the Penang Bridge and the Straits of Malacca.

Kenny Rogers Roasters @ AEON Seberang Prai City

After the previous weeks of hustle and bustle, we decided to take a break. Since we were tired to go too far, we just went to AEON Seberang Prai City Shopping Center for a nice meal and a movie.

We went for Kenny Rogers Roasters as Bobok felt like some having some chicken and I was attracted to the aroma of the yummilicious muffins. Hehe

 (front) My vanilla flavoured muffin

(behind) Bobok's banana muffin

We picked the Kenny's Quarter Meal which consists of quarter roasted chicken, 3 side dishes and 1 Kenny's homemade muffin

 My original chicken with coleslaw, fresh fruit salad and bbq baked beans

 Bobok's bbq chicken with macaroni and cheese, fresh fruit salad, mashed potato and gravy

AEON Seberang Prai City Shopping Mall

Lot G-83, Ground Floor,

Perda Mall, Jalan Perda Timur, 

Seberang Prai Tengah,

14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang.

After the meal, we went for dessert at Secret Recipe. We opted for White Chocolate Macadamia cake again. Hehe. Some taste never changes.

Happy weekends peeps!~

Pinang Peranakan Mansion @ Penang

The Peranakans, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, especially in the Straits Settlements (Penang, Malacca and Singapore) hence its other name, the Straits Chinese. Adopting selected ways of the local Malays and later, the colonial British, the Peranakans had created a unique lifestyle and customs which had not only left behind a rich legacy of antiques but its cultural influences like cuisine and language are still evident in Penang today.

At the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, the typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago is recreated to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions. With over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles of the era on display, this Baba-Nyonya museum is also housed in one of Penang’s heritage mansion of eclectic design and architecture. Built at the end of the 19th century by one of local history’s famous personalities, the ‘Hai Kee Chan’ or Sea Remembrance Store had once served as the residence and office of Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Kwee. Though not a Baba himself, his Chinese courtyard house was much like a typical large Baba home of eclectic style, incorporating Chinese carved-wood panels and English floor tiles and Scottish ironworks. Having survived the many decades of neglect and decay, the mansion has now been restored to its former glory of a stately home.

For more information,please visit  http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my

dear dear with Baba Nyonya Kandar Basket

Tiles with the 'corak'

2nd floor outer balcony with the traditional design framework

The S-shape chair

Vintage standing camera 

Baba Nyonya clothing and shoes 

Baba Nyonya dressing table with all the perfumes and oilment

The old identification card

Baba Nyonya bedroom

The old luggage for travel

Old style player, 黑胶唱盘

 A frame of phoenix sewing

The dining table

Baba Nyonya kitchen with collection of cutlery

Very special window pane

The entrance door of the Peranakan house 

Handpulled antique Rickshaw

Visiting Hours

Mondays to Saturdays from 9am to 5pm
Daily Tours at 11.30am and 3.30pm

Ticket Prices
Adults (Ages 12 and above) : RM10.00
Children (below 12) : Free
School children (in uniform) : RM5.00
Complimentary tours are only available with prior arrangements for a group of 5 persons and above. Discounts are available to school bookings and other large groups. 

Pinang Peranakan Museum

The Mansion and its grounds are available for private gatherings and events. Contact us for further information and attractive rates.

29, Church Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia.

telephone:  604-2642929,
fax: 604-2641929
e-mail: rmhbaba@streamyx.com.
e-mail 2: rmhbaba@gmail.com

Valentines Day

Our first ever Valentines Day. Despite the busy schedule, the ever so sweet Bobok still brought me out for a decent dinner after class.

To avoid the 'couples rush', we opted for one of the less popular restaurant among celebrating couples, Taipei 101 which is located opposite of Queensbay Mall.

 Bobok's Spicy Stir-fried Chicken Claypot Rice RM9.90

 My Lemongrass Chicken Rice RM9.90

Gyoza RM5 

35G Persiaran Bayan Indah,
11600 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Business Hours:
Mon-Thu : 11a.m.-3p.m. ; 5.30p.m.-10p.m.
Fri-Sun : 11a.m.-10p.m.

 Our second couple item

To all the couples, have a sweet time together. For those who are still single and available, pamper yourself well and have a great day with friends and family!

Wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day!