Penang Hidden Gems

Spice, history, and community in Penang! ✨ Join us for a snippet from our People of Penang Podcast episode featuring the wonderful Katharine Chua from Tropical Spice Garden Penang. Discover the garden's roots in the spice trade and its incredible journey to becoming a beloved gathering space.

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11 months ago | [YT] | 0

Penang Hidden Gems

Written by none other than Peter Yeoh, now you can get to know the story behind one of Penang's most beloved institutions, Bib Gourmand stall Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay & Canteen, which has been around since 1933.

Full Article >> guide.michelin.com/my/en/article/dining-out/behind…

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Penang Hidden Gems

𝐀 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧


We found several of these vintage 1940/50s black Bakelite GEC Gecophone Junior intercoms. The Gecophone Junior was a compact intercom telephone for 'universal' desk or wall use. Imagine being able to call between rooms in this sprawling mansion back in the day - talk about high-tech!


Checkout our walkthrough video of the mansion! https://youtu.be/fPhZVoaN2NE?si=6IPPb...

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Penang Hidden Gems

Throwback to our VERY FIRST community trail during the Covid years.
SOP was fully adhered. My Sejahtera check ins. Temperature checks. Sanitizer.
😁😁

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Penang Hidden Gems

In this episode, Eugene and Moe talked with Tropical Spice Garden's custodians, Katharine Chua and Kenneth Khoo. Over 20 years, this garden has blossomed into more than just a beautiful space; it's a haven for the community.


This husband-and-wife team shared the joys and challenges of nurturing Asia's hidden Eden. You can also discover how they've created a space that fosters connection, healing, and a much-needed escape from technology. You will be reminded of nature's transformative power and the importance of cherishing our green spaces.


Bonus: Explore the beauty of Tropical Spice Garden even further with "Tropika! by Luma", a collaborative project with Tropical Spice Garden. Purchase your copy at Tropical Spice Garden's Gift Shop!

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Penang Hidden Gems

Some people journal in their diary, Janie Yap quilts 😍 thank you The Art Gallery, Penang for inviting us to understand the history of quilting and what The Hanging of The Quilts means. Janie Yap’s exhibition is a labor of love. Patiently and sincerely made from her to her world.
It’s amazing.


Appointment basis for 10-pax and above. Make an appointment with The Art Gallery Penang to spend an evening appreciating quilting.

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Penang Hidden Gems

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐤'𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝟕 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
𝑊𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑑 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚 𝑀𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑎 𝑁𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑛 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛’𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑝, 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡. 𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑐𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑠, 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑘 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑏𝑢𝑓𝑓𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒.


It's no secret that Penang is the vacation gem of the northern region of Malaysia, attracting visitors all year round. But away from the well-traversed state, Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh, and Taiping have hidden gems waiting for your visit.
Perak offers a wealth of interesting historical sites that are worth exploring. In a tour of Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh, and Taiping organised by Tourism Malaysia (Northern Region), I have discovered notable sites, some of which unveiled fascinating history hidden within plain sight, linked to moments in time that shaped the states and Malaysia.

Here’s our list of places a history buff must visit in Perak:
1. Muzium Matang, Matang, near Taiping
2. Kuala Sepetang/Port Weld, Taiping
3. Taiping Lake Garden, Taiping
4. Kinta Tin Mining Gravel Pump Museum, Kampar
5. Lorong Panglima, Ipoh
6. Papan, Perak
7. Tasik Cermin


Thumb through the photos to read more about the locations!

Our heartfelt thank you to Tourism Malaysia Northern Region

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1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Penang Hidden Gems

Nasi Padang is the much-loved contribution of the Minangkabau, or Minang, people of West Sumatra, Indonesia, to the Malay culinary world. An irresistible mini-banquet of rice served alongside a mouthwatering spread of richly spiced dishes, a Nasi Padang meal is a veritable smorgasbord of differing flavours and textures, and a feast for the senses.


Read more about it in Peter Yeoh's Michelin Guide article:
guide.michelin.com/.../ultimate-guide-to-nasi-pada…


And you can also join us next time when Peter conducts Penang Food Heritage Trail in the future. We do cover the history and the difference between Nasi Padang and Nasi Kandar guide.michelin.com/.../ultimate-guide-to-nasi-pada… 😂

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

Penang Hidden Gems

Join Eugene and Moe on the People of Penang Podcast as they interview Brother Director Jason Blaikie of St. Xavier’s Institution. You might think that talking about the history and progress of a school would be boring, but get ready to have your mind blown!


You can hear in his voice how passionate he is about St. Xavier's Institution and the motto from the La Salle Brothers mission that is etched in his way of life. You'll also learn so much about how the school's alumni contribute to its continued success.


If you've ever wondered about the history of the school band's bagpipes, this is the episode to watch.

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Penang Hidden Gems

For some people, an Instagrammable moment is eating a croissant and hot chocolate with a view of the Eiffel Tower from their hotel room. But for us at Penang Hidden Gems, it's having Bamiah (a Hadramawt okra stew) and a cup of teh tarik panas inside a 200-year-old kampung house, against the backdrop of the Lebuh Acheh Mosque and its iconic minaret.


Psst... we will be hosting another similar event in November. Like this post if you are interested to join us.

1 year ago | [YT] | 4