The Jews of Penang

Nestled in the heart of George Town is a small and charming plot of land that has quietly borne the remains of a little-known people of Penang. Tucked safely behind its high walls along a narrow lazy stretch named Jalan Zainal Abidin (formerly known as Jalan Yahudi) is an intriguing Jewish cemetery. Little is known…

Uber Driver Penang

If you are staying in the state of Penang and wish to earn some extra money on your own terms, driving with Uber is one of the best options available. You can either drive full time or part time depending on your own flexibility, to drive as much or as little as you prefer. In…

Story

Penang, Malaysia  a historic port at the northern end of the Straits of Malacca, attracted traders and settlers from the Archipelago, China, India, Arabia and Europe. Their legacy is one of the most extensive urban heritage areas in Southeast Asia today, dating mainly from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century. Their descendants are…

Fig Tree Hill Resort

    What should you know about Fig Tree? Fig Tree Hill Resort is a luxurious holiday resort located in Sungai Ara, Penang. This resort is built atop of a tropical hill and surrounded by orchards of various fruits like mangosteen and durian. If you are looking for a place to chill and relax in…

Dr. Sun Yat Sen and Penang Philomatic Union

Introduction • History is to be shared. • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s six years in Penang is a significant period of Penang’s history. • Our knowledge is hampered by the lack of published literature for the six years period when Dr. Sun used it as his Far East Headquaters. DR. SUN YAT-SEN’S EARLY DAYS IN PENANG…

Binance Malaysia

  Binance telah diperkenalkan sejak tahun 2017 oleh Changpeng Zao (CZ). Sejak diperkenalkan empat tahun lalu, Binance telah menjadi platform perdagangan kripto terbesar di dunia. Ia merupakan platform yang membolehkan pelabur membuat pertukaran mata wang kripto secara dalam talian. Malah, Binance menyokong kebanyakan mata wang kripto sehingga melebihi 150 kripto yang berbeza dengan jumlah perdagangan…

An Indulgent Minority

R.J. Manecksha   back This discourse is entitled “An Indulgent Minority” simply because the Parsees are a relatively unknown race even to some communities among which they live. Because of their very limited numbers in Malaysia, the Parsees are compliant and therefore indulgent to the society in which they live. It was only through a…

Fourth Colloquium of ‘The Penang Story’

Penang’s Historical Minorities City Bayview Hotel, Lebuh Farquhar, Penang back   The Early History of the Burmese Community in Penang by Dato’ Mary J. Ritchie & Ms. Nyee Aye Toolseram, Penang Burmese Society We have no records of the earliest Burmese arrivals to Penang. However, we know that after 1800, there was a large Burmese…

Masyarakat Keturunan Arab di Pulau Pinang:Dahulu dan Sekarang

Omar Farouk Bajunid Hiroshima City University back Sinopsis Masyarakat keturunan Arab adalah salah satu masyarakat yang tertua di Pulau Pinang. Masyarakat ini telah memainkan peranan yang cukup positif didalam perkembangan sejarah tempatan selama lebih dua rates tahun sambil memainkan peranan yang dominan didalam pelbagai bidang sama ada dari segi keugamaan, kesusasteraan, perniagaan, perdagangan, perkapalan, pendidikan…

Origins and History of Sri Kunj Bihari Temple and some other temples

Tracing The History Of Sri Kunj Bihari Temple, Penang Road. The Sri Kunj Bihari temple is the oldest North Indian Temple dedicated to Sri Kunj Bihari (Krishna). It is believed to have been built in the year 1835.The area around this temple is believed to have been the enclave of the North Indian Community comprising…

The Early History of the Burmese Community in Penang

Burmese in Penang We have no records of the earliest Burmese arrivals to Penang. However, we know that after 1800, there was a large Burmese settlement in the area between Bagan Jeramal and Pulau Tikus. The Burmese also settled in Batu Maung. The earliest settlers were fishermen who came by fishing boats and established a…

The North Indians – Rediscovering Roots in Penang

The North Indians, despite being a relatively small community, are a colourful, interesting and important part of the vibrant multi-racial population of Penang. This paper will deal with the history of the North Indians, how they made Penang their home and how they eventually became part of the fabric of this enchanting island. Communities covered…

Penang Riot 1867

The deadliest riot in Penang 1867 happened between 2 rival Malay gangs of triads.  The Malay gang comprises of “Bendera Putih” White Flag , and “Bendera Merah” , Red Flag while they are also joined by factions of Chinese Triads. Red Flags aligned themselves with Ghee Hin while Red Flag aligned themselves with Toh Peh…

Pinjaman Peribadi BSN

Presently, BSN has also began to offer personal loans service to employees working in the private sector. The two types of personal loans offered by BSN to employees working in the private sector are known as the Executive – 1 and Executive – 1 with floating rates or pinjaman peribadi in Malaysia. In the past,…