11 Jan 2009 morning was my the first hike to Penang Hill in 2009. Initiated by KY and referring to the material in ForestExplorer website, we started at about 8 am from Desa Bendera apartment along Jalan Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill Road) in Ayer Itam, Penang. Right opposite of the main road is a Buddhist Temple called Miau Xiang Ling (Beow Hiang Lim). We took the road along Pesiaran Taman Cantik, then crossed a small bridge. On the left, there is a seafood restaurant called 'Happy Family Seafood …

Starwalk is an annual walking competition event organized in Penang by The Star Publication, a local English daily since 31 years ago. Today 14 December is the 'star' walkers day for 2008. Usually falls one of the Sundays in December, Starwalk is known as the oldest sporting event organized in Pearl of Orient which is the nick-name of Penang. Some of the Starwalk fans have been participating every year whether it is rain or shine. They are truly such a sport and our real champions! Back then bef…

Experience can't be bought or sold, it must be felt by the heart ~ Shirley T 16 November 2008 - The date that will be remembered by many especially the folks that run across Penang Bridge for the first time in their life, the champions that bagged top prizes and the finisher medalists! These people had definitely attained another notch in their life. Organized by the Penang State Tourism Development, Cultural, Art and Heritage, this year, the event took place at Queensbay Mall - a newly establis…

Above chart is constructed from the data gathered during our hike from Chin Farm to Penang Hill via Laksamana Hill. Part of route is also promoted as Penang Longest Trail.