A fascinating world of gourmet cuisine, exciting shopping venues and unique places of attraction are all within easy access for patients seeking pleasant diversions while recuperating. There are more than 10 private general hospitals and medical centres, an oncology hospital with facilities for radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and at least three nursing schools in Penang.

Sunday January 18, 2009
“As reported in The Star, January 18, 2009 by Christina Chin”

GEORGE TOWN: Readers of The New York Times have chosen Penang as the second best destination among “44 Places To Go in 2009”.

In top spot in the recommendations found on the paper’s website (http://www.nytimes.com) was Beirut.

The only other South-East Asian destination in the ranking is Phuket, which is in 15th place.

Other places include Washington (fourth), Rome (fifth) and Metz in France (sixth). The newspaper ranked Penang in the 22nd spot while Phuket was placed 12th.

Besides the second spot in the overall readers’ ranking, Penang is also in the top 12 places in the frugal and food categories (both readers’ and the paper’s recommendations).

The New York Times said adventurous foodies are now turning to Penang, the culinary capital of Malaysia, where they are eating their way through one of South-East Asia’s liveliest street-food scenes.

It said there are city-run hawker stands everywhere and even refined dishes like char koay teow rarely cost more than US$2 (about RM7.20)

State Tourism Development, Culture, Arts and Heritage committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said Penang was chosen by the readers because of its good food.

“The ranking is a boost for the state as a tourist destination.

“Penang food is so famous that I know of Singaporeans who fly here just to eat,” he said.

Medical Tourism – Heal & Holiday in Penang
A regional medical tourism hub in South East Asia, Penang offers great choices in contemporary medicine as well as traditional therapies and spa treatments.

It is also the preferred destination for those seeking affordable cosmetic and elective surgery. As a ‘heal and holiday’ destination, medical tourists in Penang could undergo surgical treatment in state-of-the-art facilities, and enjoy peaceful recuperation in complete anonymity in world-class resorts and health spas.

Most hospitals here are fully equipped to deal with the full range of medical conditions ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to chronic medical disorders and maintaining personal fitness.

For enquiries regarding hospital procedures and medical expenses, please contact the respective hospital’s public relations department.
 

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Gleneagles Medical Centre
1 Jalan Pangkor 10050, Penang
+(6) 04 227 6111
+(6) 04 226 2994
www.gleneagles-penang.com
admin@gmc.po.my

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Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre
19 & 21 Jalan Logan 10400, Penang
+(6) 04 238 8888 (ext.8087/8088)
+(6) 04 226 6911 (24 hours)
+(6) 04 229 0287
www.lohguanlye.com
Isc@lohguanlye.com

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Island Hospital
308 Jalan Macalister 10450, Penang
+(6) 04 2288 222
+(6) 04 226 7989
+(6) 04 226 8527 (24 hours)
www.islandhospital.com
info@islandhospital.com

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Hospital Lam Wah Ee
Jalan Tan Sri The Ewe Lim 11600,
Penang
+(6) 04 657 1888, 652-8888
+(6) 04 657 -0940
www.hlwe.com.my
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   Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital
23 Jalan Bulan Fettes Park 11200
Tanjung Bungah, Penang
+(6) 04 890 7044
+(6) 04 890 1583
www.mountmiriam.com
enquiry@mountmiriam.com

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Hospital Pantai Mutiara Penang
82 Jalan Tengah Bayan Baru 11900
Bayan Lepas, Penang
+(6) 04 643 3888
+(6) 04 643 2888
+(6) 04 643 8799
www.pantai.com.my
admin@hpm.com.my

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Penang Adventist Hospital
465 Jalan Burma 10350, Penang
+(6) 04 222 7200
+(6) 04 226 3366
+(6) 04 222 7799
www.pah.com.my
AdventistHealth@pah.com.my

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list all penang hospital:
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Alfred Charles Poey
ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, JLN BURMA, 10350 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-228 0904

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Bagan Specialist Centre Sdn Bhd
JLN PERMATANG PAUH, 13400 BUTTERWORTH
Telephone : 04-332 2800

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BM Specialist Women’s Clinic & Maternity Centre
JLN KULIM, 14000 BUKIT MERTAJAM
Telephone : 04-538 5828

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Bukit Mertajam Specialist Hospital
Hospitals
MEDICARE SPECIALIST, JLN SUNGAI RAMBAI, 14000 BUKIT MERTAJAM, Penang
Telephone : 04-538 7620
Fax : 04-538 7577
http://www.bmsh.kpj.com.my

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Geh Sim Wah Sdn Bhd
1, BLOK 37G, JLN CANTONMENT, 10250 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-226 9192

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General Conference Corporation Of Seventh-Day Adventist
2, JLN BURMA, 10350 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-229 2344

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Gleneagles Medical Centre Penang
JLN PANGKOR, 10050 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-227 6111

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Heartscan (M) Sdn Bhd
BA, BLOK 308, JLN MACALISTER, 10450 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-228 8113

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Hope Children Hospital
Hospitals
JLN GOTTLIEB, 10350 GEORGETOWN, Penang
Telephone : 04-228 6557

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Hospital Lam Wah Ee
HOSPITAL LAM WAH EE, JLN BATU LANCANG, TAMAN HIJAU, 11600 JELUTONG, Penang
Telephone : 04-657 1888
Fax : 04-658 2253

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Hospital Pantai Mutiara
Hospitals
HOSPITAL PANTAI, JLN TENGAH, 11900 BAYAN LEPAS, Penang
Telephone : 04-643 3888

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Island Hospital
Hospitals
BA, JLN MACALISTER, 10450 GEORGETOWN, Penang
Telephone : 04-228 8222

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Koperasi Specialists Bhd
JLN LOGAN, 10400 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-226 7191
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Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre
Hospitals
JLN LOGAN, 10400 PENANG, Penang
Telephone : 04-228 8501

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Medicare Specialist Centre Holding Sdn Bhd
MEDICARE SPECIALIST, JLN SUNGAI RAMBAI, 14000 BUKIT MERTAJAM
Telephone : 04-538 7577

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Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital
Hospitals
HOSPITAL KANSER MOUNT MIRIAM, JLN BULAN, FETTES PARK, 11200 TANJONG BUNGAH, Penang
Telephone : 04-890 7044
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Mount Miriam Hospital
HOSPITAL KANSER MOUNT MIRIAM, FETTES PARK, 11200 TANJONG BUNGAH
Telephone : 04-890 7044

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Penang Adventist Hospital
JLN BURMAH, 10350 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-226 1133

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Public Specialist Centre
Hospitals
JLN BURMA, 10050 GEORGETOWN, Penang
Telephone : 04-226 6699

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Pulau Pinang Clinic Sdn Bhd
JLN PANGKOR, 10050 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-227 6111

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Pusat Perubatan Srigim
JLN MASJID NEGERI, 11600 AIR ITAM
Telephone : 04-829 9188
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Renal-Link Sdn Bhd
JLN DATO KERAMAT, 10150 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-228 0292

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Singapore Fertility Specialist Centre
JLN BROWN, 10350 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-228 0833

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Srigim Women & Children’s Hospital
Hospitals
JLN MASJID NEGERI, 11600 AIR ITAM, Penang
Telephone : 04-829 9188

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Srigim Women & Specialist Family Clinic
1, BLOK 288D, JLN THEAN TEIK, BANDAR BARU AIR ITAM, 11500 AIR ITAM
Telephone : 04-829 5955
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Tan & Tan Specialist Maternity Centre
Hospitals, Maternity Homes
JLN KEBUN SIREH, 14000 BUKIT MERTAJAM, Penang
Telephone : 04-507 3233

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Tanjung Medical Centre
Hospitals
TANJUNG MEDICAL CENTRE, JLN BURMA, 10350 GEORGETOWN, Penang
Telephone : 04-226 2323
http://www.tanjungmedical.com.my

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Woo’s Specialist Clinic
LRG SELAMAT, 10400 GEORGETOWN
Telephone : 04-226 6032

Colours of Malaysia 2009 festival

21 March 2009  (Main Launch)
Malaysia’s premier cultural extravaganza is back to dazzle and entertain locals and visitors alike. Colours of Malaysia is a cornucopia of spectacular traditional performances, colourful parades as well as exquisite arts and crafts. The national-level launch takes place at Kuala Lumpur’s Dataran Merdeka. Don’t miss the marvellous food fiestas held at various parts of the country in conjunction with this event:

- Makanan Pahang
7 -22 March 2009 Genting Highlands

- Makanan Selepas Bersalin/Bayi
13 -15 March Jalan Kota, Bandar Melaka

- International Food Festival
13 – 15 March PISA, Penang

- Hidangan Diraja
13 – 15 March Dataran Warian Sultan Mohamed
Ke IV, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

- KL GP Couture & Cuisine Festival
28 – 29 March Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur

- Makanan Etnik Malaysia
27 – 28 March Boulevard Square, Miri, Sarawak

Gear up for an entire month of fun as the Colours of Malaysia roadshows hit the states of Johor, Sabah, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu and Penang!
 
  
Venue:
Dataran Merdeka
Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 2693 7111
Fax: 603 2694 1146
Email: info@motour.gov.my
Website: www.motour.gov.my   Organiser:
Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia

malaysia event:

International Food Festival 2009
13 March 2009 Until 15 March 2009 
Enjoy a remarkable gastronomic experience in Penang, hailed as the food capital of Malaysia! This food festival offers a chance for visitors to enjoy Penang’s culinary creations as well as its excellent parties. Venues include the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA), Batu Feringghi beach as well as the island’s famous streets. 
  

Venue:
Penang International Sports Arena (PISA)
Batu Feringghi
Penang
Phone: 604 262 0202
Fax: 604 263 1020
Website: www.tourismpenang.gov.my  

Organiser:
Penang Tourism Action Council

The capital of Penang, Georgetown, was named after King George III of Britain. In present days, Penang is the third largest economy in Malaysia, after Selangor and Johor. In 2008, Georgetown was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Penang is an Island in the Straits of Malacca, located in the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is one most popular resort destinations of Malaysia. Penang comprises of Penang Island and Seberang Perai. Peang boasts of many beaches out of which Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang are popular with the local and oversees visitors

Penang Attractions

The city of Georgetown =historical sights and shopping adventures.
*Khoo Kongsi
*Penang Hill =best view of Georgetown and Penang Bridge
*Gurney Drive =fantastic place to catch a view of the sunset – and eat at hawkers stalls
*Penang Butterfly Farm =first Malaysian tropical butterfly farm built in the year 1986
*St. Anne’s Church
*Little India
*Snake Temple = temple full of snakes. Housing hundreds of Wagler’s pit-vipers huddled on altars
*Tropical Fruit Farm  = taste a tropical and sub-tropical fruits
*Wat Chayamangkalaram =third largest Buddha statue in the world – 33 meters in length.

*Penang Museum  =collection of priceless artefacts and state treasures
*Penang Bridge =famous bridge in malaysia
*Nagarathar Sivan Temple
*The City Hall  =building of Victorian architecture built in 1903
*The Clock Tower = colonial reminder from the era of the British Empire in Penang
*Fort Cornwallis =ancient fort built by Francis Light, the founder of Penang, on the spot where he landed in 1786.
*Penang War Museum =traces the history of World War II in Malaysia
*Upper Road Penang =akin to Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur.
*Hainanese Mariners’ Lodge/ Penang Heritage Trust =experience Penang’s unique Chinese culture.
*Kapitan Keling Mosque =The largest and oldest mosque in Penang
*Penang Toy Museum =largest Toy Museum in Asia over 100,000 toys, dolls, models and other collectibles.
*Mahamariamman Temple =oldest Hindu temple in Penang
*Kek Lok Si Temple =finely-crafted Buddhist temple
*Saint George Church=oldest Anglican Church in Malaysia
*P.Ramlee’s House=memorabilia of The Malay actor P. Ramlee
*Bird Park =The first bird park in Malaysia
*Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest = swimming in the waterfalls, camping or picnicking
*Aman Island =fishing, engage in water sports or trek in the rich forest
*Jerejak Island =rich diversity of flora and fauna

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RECOMMENDED HOTELS:

1 : Parkroyal Penang
2 : Golden Sands Resort
3 : Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang
4 : G Hotel
5 : Bayview Hotel Georgetown
6 : Copthorne Orchid
7 : Bayview Beach Resort
8 : Berjaya Georgetown 
9 : Holiday Inn Resort
10 : Eastern And Oriental Hotel
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PENANG HOTELS LIST

AROUND Airport Bayan Lepas• B-Suite -RM 135
• The Krystal Suites -RM150
• Jerejak Resort & Spa -RM240
• Vistana Hotel Penang -RM240 R
• Century Bay Service Apartments -RM250
• Hotel Equatorial Penang -RM270
 
AT Beach Batu Feringgi

• Sri Sayang Resort Apartment -RM88
• Hydro Majestic Hotel -RM183
• Lone Pine Penang -RM200
• Holiday Inn Resort Penang -RM290
• Parkroyal Penang -RM340
• Bayview Beach Resort Penang -RM375
• Golden Sands Resort By Shangri – La -RM480
• Shangri-Las Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa – RM780
• Marvista Resort & Apartment -
 
 

IN City Georgetown
 
• YMCA International Hostel Penang -RM75
• Hotel Mingood -RM80 
• Oriental Hotel -RM83
• Red Rock Hotel Penang -RM128
• Berjaya Georgetown Hotel -RM145
• Hotel Grand Continental Penang -RM158
• Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang – RM175
• Traders Hotel Penang -RM190
• Hotel Royal Penang – Formerly known as Dorsett Penang Hotel -RM196
• Cititel Penang -RM200
• Sunway Hotel Georgetown -RM209
• Evergreen Laurel Hotel -RM259
• The Northam All Suite -RM288
• G Hotel Penang -RM322  
• Eastern And Oriental Hotel -RM580
• The Gurney
 

Seberang Hotels

• Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya Penang -RM242
• The Summit Hotel Bkt Mertajam -RM114

AT Tanjung Bungah

• Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel -RM128 
• Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang -RM155
• Paradise Sandy Bay Beach Resort -RM200
• Naza Hotel Penang