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Journey to Gurney Plaza by Rapid Bus and Ferry

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Embark a trip from Sunway Carnival Mall Bus Stop to Penang's Gurney Plaza



Penang Rapid Bus Ticket

Public Transportation is always the ideal choice as to keep all the cash on the food expenses. There is a nice bus stop located just nearby Billion store and Sunway Carnival Mall. Many buses stopped here , take the bus showing " Jetty" . Ask the driver they know best ! From this point, the bus will take you to various bus stops before heading to Jetty. One of the bus stop is Hospital Seberang Jaya.



Rapid Bus from Sunway Carnival Mall to Jetty
Inside the rapid bus

Comfortable seats and air-condition equipped. One should always prepare enough coins before boarding as the bus driver would not have any spare money for big bank notes. 

Penang Jetty Walkway
On the way to Penang Jetty Waiting Place


It took one hour more or less depend on the traffic condition. As soon as one arrived the last bus checkpoint "Jetty", there are lots of buses parked at there. Follow the crowd to a passage and head to Jetty area. It was an amazing up and down route crossing sky bridge to get to the Jetty waiting place.



RM1.20 ferry ride to Penang
Pay for a ferry ride to Penang Island

Get your coins ready before entering to "Jetty's waiting place". The gate is not functioning well so put more coins. I have inserted more than RM 1.20 worth of coins. Queue up to get some old coins as the staff said the gate recognize old coins rather than the new coin. 



Ample seats for passengers waiting for next ferry. Rushing in once the yellow gate opened. Feeling nervous there would not be enough ferry seats being forced to wait another ferry. Relieved, the ferry able to get loads of passengers on board. 


Penang Ferry
Glimpse on the other side of the land, Peneng here I come! (Actually Penang Laksa)

Toilets, eateries stall are available. The ferry transporting peoples and automobile.



Penang Bus 101


The most favorite bus of all the tourists. Rapid bus no. 101. Take you from the jetty all the way to Teluk Bahang. In the route, it pass Chulia Street, Komtar and Gurney Plaza. It takes more or less RM2.00 per trip.


Gurney Plaza


~You have arrived to your desired destination~



Penang Beef Noodle

Walking down a short distance from the Weld Quey jetty to Chulia Street. There is a stall serving Beef Noodle and Fried Oyster with Egg.


Fried Oyster with Egg


Fairly easy and inexpensive one-day trip. Thank God and all the peoples. Spent RM 5.00 for a overwhelmingly fun trip. There is no fee taking ferry back to Butterworth / Mainland. Considering it was RM0.60 for a ferry return trip

Ikameshi at Takio Ikayaki Kiosk

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Craving for Crunchy Seafood and mouth-watering sauce.


Ikameshi


It is true to say that there were no much existence of seafood restaurants in Malaysia that actually serve giant squid or "Ikameshi". Derived from the name tag, it means Japanese seafood delicacy.

Emptying the squid and stuff some delicious rice or fish ball, plating with fresh lettuce, topped with yellow special sauce one could not imagine how tasty it would be.


Takio Ikameshi

Due to less business competitors in serving squid and soft shell crab, the Takio Ikayaki kiosk serving Ikameshi received tremendous good reception during it opening in Malaysia. Now, they have more kiosks at nationwide. Serving seafood lovers in Malaysia

Besides, the achievement of another Japanese delicacy "Takoyaki" in Malaysia. Kiosks serving mainly Takoyaki. It is a good business indeed.

Subway Restaurant with Signature Chicken Slices sandwiches

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Everyday Value only at RM7.30. Self-Pick your vegetables, buns, sauce

Subway Malaysia and Chicken Slice

Totally different experience it was my first time stepping in this grand franchise restaurant in the world. June 2015 marked as the month and year trying Subway meal for the first time in my whole life. I am grateful it was awesome. I will never forget because Subway encouraging customers interaction with the staff picking up i customer's own delicious choices of vegetables, sauces, buns. You will be amazed with the variety.

I have known Subway for a long time since was like 2008 ? Subway always come in mind because of it affordable pricing. You see, everyone could grab it just for RM7.30.

I was terrified when we are customer the one fill up the empty cup. The staff was like passing me the empty cup, I knew this was gonna happen because there was a soft drink machine beside me while I was paying at the counter. Shortly after paid, passing me a empty cup with Subway wording. Never in my whole life filling up own carbonated soft drink.

Variety of delicious sauces, many choices of fresh vegetables are the reason keep me coming.



OldTown White Coffee Raya 2015 Menu

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MyDulang Set Special menu for Ramadhan featuring Nasi Rendang


OldTown White Coffee MyDulang


"Sungkai" or in English "break their fast together" for Muslim. Let Sungkai at OldTown White Coffee Restaurant with more than 200 outlets across Malaysia. The new menu is aimed to attract customer to come eat in line with Raya festive season in June and July 2015.


Definitely make it much more attractive rather than just the average OldTown White Coffee Menu. For instance, KFC Malaysia made a wise decision rolling out " Ayam Kicap Meletup" in conjunction of the incoming Hari Raya 2015.

With "Ayam Kicap Meletup" or in English as Dark Soy Sauce Chicken Explode and OldTown White Coffee's MyDulang Set, everyone could enjoy more choices of meals while increasing their mood in this coming festival.



OldTown White Coffee


Not really went there for OldTown White Coffee. Was really amazed by OldTown effort in promoting MyDulang Set. There is a big signboard outside the restaurant with a really huge promotional illustration.





Nasi Rendang


Get a bite of lekor, fried chicken, boiled egg, cucumber, some vegetable and crunchy keropok. This set cost something like RM21.00nett


Coca-cola Float


Coca-Cola Float for the hot sun in lunch time coupled with spicy and oily meal. 

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park with Elephant and Tiger

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Not many of us lucky to witness some of the most stunning animals

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Signboard
Pic 1 : Lok Kawi Sign board
A complain letter should be sent out why there were no chickens, ducks or anything most of us would normally imagine. What they do have are quite reasonable and magnificent. I hope they would open another section keeping Borneo insects. Apparently, it was all joke.  


Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is huge. There is a freely available illustration map and two convenient stores. Not much of tourists and tourist buses were spotted. Due to school break season, there were many locals bringing kids in a stroller.

 Besides, there are flower section too.

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Rates
Pic 2

Rates Difference between non-Malaysian and local as you can see in the above picture (Pic 2). The park vital source of income making sure the park operation is complete with strict and favorable guidelines. The normal opening hours is 9.30AM - 5.30PM . To your surprise, not to miss it they is a animal show if you come in right time.

Great leisure / recreational place for family. I think there is a camping site too.


Top 10 animals in Lok Kawi Wildlife Park


  1. Elephant
  2. Clouded Leopard
  3. Proboscis Monkey
  4. Mouse Deer
  5. Malayan Tiger
  6. Snake
  7. Goat
  8. White Eagle
  9. Hornbill
  10. Cow

Elephant in Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Matured Elephant without a long white tusk. One could reach to touch the hairy body.



Amazing mouse deer.




A really solid and big bird cage. It is enough to contain any dinosaur bird.

Monitor Lizard
Monitor Lizard



Hornbill

Sea Lion
 Asian seal love in a river. Huge appetite for fishes

Proboscis Monkey

Bat nose with a really long tail.


Malayan Tiger


Spectacular muscle and skin. The legendary Malayan tiger. Wish to hear its tiger roar.

Snake

Snake is always quiet

Sun Bear


This bear is wearing a necklace.

Turtle

Turtle are slow and heavy

White tusk Elephant

Fully matured Elephant with long white tusk.

Goat


Some kind of goat ? I just need a spill of goat milk.

Cow

I notice all the cow facing the same direction. Some expert said it was not a coincidence.

10 Successful Food and Beverage Franchise in Malaysia

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Growing Restaurant Franchise Brands Nationwide


All the successful food and beverage restaurants listed below are strategically located nationwide. One can rest assured to say numbers of KFC outlets in Malaysia far surpassed any other single restaurant brand in Malaysia.

Lucrative food and beverage market and friendly government policies towards food and beverage franchise is main contribution to many successful story owning a franchise restaurant.  

Joy is ours with these restaurants making business in Malaysia. Imagine a day without these 10 restaurant brands in Malaysia, it will be an awful nightmare !.




1. SECRET RECIPE


Secret Recipe


It is surprising to know that the founder and headquarter for Secret Recipe is Malaysian-based businessman.


2. KFC



KFC

One of the most powerful restaurant brand in Malaysia. Serving mainly chicken with secret ingredients from Sanders.


3. MCDONALDS 


McDonalds


Mainly serving burger and french fries.


4. STARBUCKS


Starbucks


Sweet coffee rescue your day



5. FAMOUS AMOS


Famous Amos


The smell of Famous Amos at the airports is soul intrigued.


6. BIG APPLE



Soft donuts is the best


7. BASKIN ROBBINS


Baskin Robbins


Ice-cream that will melt your heart at a random hot scorching day


8. NANDO'S 




Great service, great environment, great food.


9 BURGER KING



Whooping with great tasty sauce.


10 KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS




Extra sauce to the tender chicken please !

Thought this is it ? No !, check it out the other 10 brightest franchise F&B in Malaysia at Top 10 F&B chain in Malaysia

10 Chinese Dishes Can Be Found in Malaysia

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Variety of Chinese Foods can be found in Malaysia


Some suggestions Chinese foods in Malaysia. Comprising rice and noodle dishes / recipes.



1. WONTON NOODLES


Wonton Noodles
Wonton Noodle


Malaysia version of Wonton Noodles.



2. CURRY LAKSA

Curry Laksa
Curry Laksa

Laksa are vary in places. This is a variation of Sabah / Sarawak Laksa. This dish has been one of the most delicious Asian food. Boasting, the best top 10 food in the world according to CNN report.



3. HAILAM NOODLE

Hailam Noodle
Hailam Noodle

Hidden freshwater shrimp, fresh vegetable, yummy dark soy sauce and light-fried chicken meat.


4. DRY SAUCE NOODLE ( Kon Loh Noodle)


Kon Loh Noodle with Teh C Ice
Kon Loh Noodle with Teh C Ice
No doubt virtually every Malaysian Chinese know this noodle dish. All walk of life enjoy it. Usually serve with Char Siew and Siew Yuk (pork).




5. WAT TAN HOR


Wat Tan Hor


Malaysian Chinese love this dish with chicken meat or pork.



6. FRIED / ROASTED CHICKEN RICE


Fried Chicken RIce


Listed in Malaysia Wikipedia one of the must-try food. It can be found at Singapore too




7. SWEET AND SOUR PORK BALL (Gu Lo Yuk )



Sweet and sour pork


Favorite dish for young generation 80th an.




8. KUNG PAO CHICKEN

Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken


9. YEUNG CHOW FRIED RICE


Yeung Chow Fried Rice
Yeung Chow Fried Rice


10. KING SPARERIBS RICE ( PAI KUAT WONG)

Pai Kuat Wong
Chinese Style King Spareribs


One of the most successful and well known pork dish among Chinese.