In conjunction with the Thaipusam Festival, today is a public holiday in Penang. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community annually.
Happy Thaipusam
Penang Perspective: Crossing the Bridge
Bukit Mertajam: The New Mengkuang Dam
The Mengkuang Dam finally re-opened to the public in December 2020 after six years of upgrading and expansion works. Unlike the old dam which had more trees and shades, the new expanded dam provides a wider space for recreational activities (but the area can be very hot during the noon).
The dam is accessible freely to the public from 7am to 7pm daily. Note: there will be crowd control during movement control order. Google Map link – click here.
Here are some scenic views of the newly upgraded dam:
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021
A Penang Ferry Sailing Away
The iconic and historical Penang ferry sailing away into 2021.
From January 2021 onwards, the old Penang ferry will be retired, making way for a faster and newer transport boats.
Penang Gurney Plaza Mall 2020 Christmas Decorations
Penang Queensbay Mall 2020 Christmas Decorations
Walking Through Heritage XIV (Five Foot Way)
Beautiful heritage style tiles with striking geometrical patterns adorning the five foot way of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce building in Light Street, George Town.
George Town Street View: A View of the Esplanade
George Town Street View: QUEEN STREET (LEBUH QUEEN)
As one of the first streets created in George Town, Queen Street (Lebuh Queen) was found to be named after Queen Charlotte (19 May 1744 – 17 November 1818), the wife of King George III.
Queen Street starts from an intersection of Church Street leading all the way south to the popular Little India.
The northern end of Queen Street
The southern end of Queen Street 
Little India