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The Penang Ubah Bird

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A giant inflatable Ubah Bird floating on the waters off the shore of IJM Promenade at Nautilus Bay. The Ubah Bird (or “bird of change”) was launched by the Penang DAP political party and will be lighted up during the night. The Ubah Bird is a Malaysian hornbill and was used as a mascot by the Pakatan Rakyat political alliance during the 13th General Elections of Malaysia. The floating exhibit was apparently inspired by the giant yellow rubber duck of Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.

Nautilus Bay is a stretch of coast along the Jelutong Expressway.

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The Penang Chief Minister (and also current Secretary-General of DAP party) LIM Guan Eng during the launching of the Ubah Bird.

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The Ubah Bird will remain at the IJM Promenade until 31 August 2013 before it is taken to the other states of Malaysia.

A Penang Bridge Portrait



This year, the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon had reportedly managed to attract more than 34,000 participants from 67 countries all over the world, making it Penang’s signature sporting event. On 18 November, the marathon will begin at 1.00am with the opening ceremony and various performances, followed by the flag-off of the Full Marathon Category at 2.00am. The Half Marathon will start at 3.00am and the 10km Junior category will start at 6.00am followed by the 10km Open at 6.30am and Fun Run at 7.00am.

Source and more details: http://www.penangmarathon.gov.my/portal/

Penang Second Bridge

A view of the Penang Second Bridge in construction. The second bridge will connect Batu Kawan on the mainland Seberang Perai and Batu Maung on Penang Island. The total length of the MYR 3 billion bridge is 24 km (15 mi) and will become the longest bridge in Malaysia and Southeast Asia once it is completed in 2013.

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Constructed in 1982 and completed in 1985, the Penang Bridge connects the Penang island (Gelugor area) and its mainland (Seberang Prai area) at the peninsular with more than 65,000 vehicles traveling across it daily. The tolled bridge’s fees is only paid when heading to the island. There is no charge for leaving the island. After construction works of Penang Bridge were completed in 1985, Penang Island became the first and only island in Malaysia to be connected to the mainland through land transport.

Penang Bridge International Marathon is an international and widely popular event held annually. During this special day, the bridge will be closed completely.