EXPLORAQUEST PENANG - TELUK BAHANG FISHING JETTY - 5.2.2009

Where once an old wooden jetty stood that couldn't withstand the might of the 2004 tsunami, now lies a narrow and long but stronger one

Serving larger ocean going traditional wooden-made fishing boats

That are still able to sustain catches for local consumption

Seeing these men work, one needs to be reminded of the contribution of these great seafaring profession that is still standing the test of weather and time

Wanna try ferrying baskets full of fish on a tri-motorcycle along the narrow jetty?


Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Penang?

EXPLORAQUEST PENANG - 150 YEAR OLD TAU SAR PIEH SHOP IN JALAN BURMAH - 5.2.2009

At one glance it may look like a toy shop but this is a 150 years old heritage that produces the tau sar pieh

It could also have been mistaken as a shop that sells wooden flooring materials

But no..Chee Hiang sells edible "pearls of the orient" which the local dialect calls tau sar pieh.
This place still awaits your discovery despite it having been around for more than a century

Now who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Penang?

EXPLORAQUEST PENANG - PENANG FRUIT FARM - TOILETS WITH A GREAT ECO VIEW - 5.2.2009

The first thing you might want to do when you get here is to order a fruit juice of your choice.
Finish your juice while checking out the local fruits on display

Step outside on the BBQ section and it will present you with this eco view of the Penang National Park. Yes as of 2008, Penang now has it's own "Taman Negara" and it is located on the North-west part of the island bordered by Balik Pulau in the south and Teluk Bahang in the east

Nature's call may be the next best thing to do or something uniquely worth doing it here. That's because you will get a naturally great eco view while squatting or standing

Don't worry about others watching you because most don't own binoculars and let alone bring one on a tour of Penang

This is the view you can get from the standing urinals

So who says there is nothing to see and nothing to do in Penang?

EXPLORAQUEST PENANG - PENANG ISLAND SKYLINE - 5.2.2009

When going to Penang Island, it is recommended that you take the Penang Ferry rather than the Penang Bridge. You can certainly get better views without having to keep your eyes on the road and seeing through fast moving railings and walls. From the ferry, you can still get nostalgia just by looking at this still functioning old junk

Whether going to or coming from the island, you can get a picturesque view of the Penang skyline with the iconic Komtar Building rising high above others.

The docking ships add colour and shows that it is still a port of call

The colourful Penang ferries make the views more pleasing and make you feel like you have been to some "overseas" place like Hong Kong

The ferry journey is a great opportunity for photos

So who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Penang?

EXPLORAQUEST PENANG - CHINGAY PRACTICE AT PENANG TOWN HALL - 5.2.2009

Fancy seeing a Chingay practice in Penang? Make your way to the Penang Town Hall on Jalan Padang Kota Lama and you can see this scene where new and young Chingayists congregate for training

What is Chingay? It is the sport of Balancing Giant Flags made up of a 25ft bamboo pole with a flag of similar length and has a weight of approximately 60lbs

Chingay procession is usually held to celebrate the birthdays of deities and the Goddess of mercy.

So who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Penang?

EXPLORAQUEST PENANG - BATU FERRINGHI BEACH AT BAJU SENJA IS FULLER NOW - 5.2.2009

This spot at Bayu Senja used to be empty but now it is filled with eateries

You can't see this beautiful scene before, what with the nice chairs and tables alfresco styled on the beach
The cafe decks are new and add some class to the previously fatiqued-looking beach

So who says there's nothing to see and nothing to do in Penang?

EXPLORAQUEST MELAKA - LIMBONGAN KUEH KERIA - THE MAKING OF (PART 1) - 7.2.2009

Step 1 - Set up two kualis at the same time, one for oil and one for water

Step 2 - Wait for the oil and water to boil

Step 3 - Load a tray and a half of doughnuts, about 300-350 pieces

Step 4 - Stir regularly for a period of 25 minutes

Step 5 - Unload the doughnuts into a rattan basket