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Weld Quay retains its heritage with nearby clan jetties and pre-war buildings
I CRINGE every time I hear our television news reader or radio announcer pronounce Weld Quay as Weld Koay. And I wonder whether English is still being properly taught in schools or if the teachers themselves need to go back to school again.
New Year begins for Hokkiens
BRIGHT sunshine tore through the morning sky — much to the delight of the Hokkien community in Penang after a heavy downpour that had caused a delay to the start of the Thnee Kong Seh (Jade Emperor God’s birthday) celebrations the night before.
Devotees brave downpour to pay homage to Jade Emperor
GEORGE TOWN: A downpour which lasted for more than two hours did not dampen the spirit of Hokkien devotees who turned up at the Chew Jetty in Weld Quay to celebrate the Thni Kong Seh (Jade Emperor God’s birthday).
Traders cash in on murals
FANS of the annual George Town Festival (GTF) in Penang will be able to take home funky quality souvenirs soon.
Volunteer group fights to preserve old world charm of Klang Valley
AS THE ever increasing number of skyscrapers thrust the old areas into their shadows, they have failed to dwarf the spirit of the affected communities.
Brisk business for eatery catering to hungry crowd
RESTAURANT owner S. Pasupathi, 41, was expecting to see some Starwalkers drop in but he never anticipated that his outlet would be fully packed from as early as 3am.
Proud of their rich heritage
THE Clan Jetties of Penang have always held a timeless allure.
Jetty folk may get RM12.6mil sewerage system
A SEWAGE system costing RM12.6mil is being proposed for the six clan jetties in Weld Quay, Penang.
Faces of art on the wall
INTERNATIONAL artist Ernest Zacharevic is on course to complete his street art project Mirrors George Town for the George Town Festival 2012 after putting his finishing touches on his third mural.
Devotees paint roads red
GEORGE TOWN: Roads in many parts of the town here were littered with red paper from the firecrackers set off during the Jade Emperor God’s birthday or thnee kong seh.
