Sep 14 - Seri Tanjung Pinang

Contents
ISSUE
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SEPTEMBER 2014
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STP COMMUNITY NEWS
Think Green picks up pace
Penang is considered by many as
the street food capital of Malaysia.
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STRAITS QUAY UPDATES
Neverending fun at Straits Quay
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E&O IN THE NORTHERN REGION
An unusual book launch
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FEATURE
The best of Penang street food
Loving Malaysian herbs
A secret urban garden
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E&O IN THE CENTRAL REGION
Simply Delicious
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E&O IN THE SOUTHERN REGION
Avira makes its debut
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Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong,
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Greening
gathers
momentum
The Think Green
programme goes from
strength to strength
The Think Green Program continues this year, working
alongside dedicated students from SK Tanjong
Tokong who will keep spirits up with year-long Think
Green activities. Every month about 30 students take
part in natural farming activities guided by the team
from the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP).
In late May, 30 students from SK Tanjong Tokong
participated in a co-creation activity and learned
how to build Coco Husk Raised Beds. Coconut husks
were used as building materials for this element as
it is a renewable material, durable and easy for
children to handle. The Coco Husk Raised Beds were
designed and constructed to hold moisture in the soil,
something that is required at the Think Green garden
as it is really hot and sunny.
A series of workshops are also being organised for the
students. The first workshop, in conjunction with Earth
Day on 19 April 2014 saw the students creating garden
beds, kickstart a vegetable garden nursery and carry
out garden care activities in teams.
The programme also taught various lessons on nature.
At one, the Think Green cucumber plants were
infested by the 12-Spotted Beetle (Epilachna Indica
or Pelombong Daun). This was used as an opportunity
to teach the children about pests and how to treat
the problem naturally.
E&O Property volunteers were invaluable in guiding
the children on teamwork. The children planted
a variety of vegetable seedlings - from chilies to
beans, brinjals to okra. After each session the children
shared their thoughts on what it meant to work in a
community food garden.
The children were thrilled to identify different pests
and some collected specimens in their insect bottles
while others took a liking to spraying natural Neem
pest repellent on the plants.
Twenty young children from Tadis Ar-Rasyiddin
Tanjung Tokong also visit the Think Green garden
monthly. Collaborators from CAP organise activities
for these kindergarteners to help them appreciate the
workings of nature.
All are welcome to join the children during their
monthly activities. For more info, please email Tharman
Anandan at [email protected].
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Primary school students from SK Tanjung
Tokong busy building Coco Husk Raised
Beds.
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Tadis Ar-Rasyiddin Tg Tokong pose for
a group pix before their monthly activities.
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STRAITS QUAY UPDATES
The Fun
Goes n at
Straits Quay
17 May
Big chefs and little chefs were
assigned to cook up a storm in
Prestigio’s portable kitchen at
this family cooking competition.
To add to the excitement,
a mystery ingredient was
revealed only on the day of the
competition. There were literally
heated battles between the
participants. A happy ending
awaited the winners as they
were rewarded with Prestigio
merchandise.
3 May - 8 June
A multitude of activities and events draw
visitors to Penang’s unique Straits Quay.
Don’t miss out on the fun.
7 MaRch – 27 April
Live & Love Life
Campaign
21 March - 31 April
7 & 8 June
Compassionate
Penangites
and
tourists
gathered
at
Straits Quay to be part of a
fundraising campaign in aid
of HOPE Worldwide Penang.
Funds were raised for the
organisation’s
health
and
education programme. In line
with the Easter Day and Earth
Hour celebrations, each donor
received a toy egg containing
written wishes which were
placed into a custom-made 60
foot high structure.
8 & 9 MaRcH
St. Patrick’s
Day
Beach Volleyball
Tournament
Offering the best of Malaysian
arts and crafts, the Karyaneka
outlet offers more than just
souvenirs, gifts and handicrafts.
For the past 30 years
Karyaneka has been charged
to develop and expand
the handicraft industry via
effective marketing and
sales channels, through
events, promotions, and other
initiatives for raising the profile
of Malaysian handicrafts
worldwide.
Family Fun
Picnic
Staying true to its Malaysian
spirit, the outlet features handdrawn batik, brass, ceramic,
pewter, precious songket,
woodcarvings, sculptures and
more.
Longest Batik
Challenge
In conjunction with the theme,
Our Budaya, celebrated during
the Raya festivities, Straits Quay
broke the Malaysia Book of
Records for the Longest Handdrawn Batik of 450 metres. With
the help and support of various
schools,
colleges,
hotels,
corporates, associations and
visitors, the mall proudly earned
its first official record.
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-------------------------------------------Sea Queen Restaurant
Boasting a splendid view of the
Andaman Sea at Straits Quay,
the Sea Queen ensures that all
her patrons dine in a manner
befitting royalty with the
freshest treasures of the sea.
Neptune’s bounty is prepared
by skillful chefs who have been
specially trained in authentic
and mouth-watering ways to
bring out the best in seafood.
3C-G-3 & 3A
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The Sea Queen can
accommodate up to 1,000
diners for both indoor and
outdoor events including
weddings, corporate dinners,
anniversaries, birthdays and
other important functions
where a lavish seafood
banquet is mandatory.
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VEGA,
a
120-year
old
Norwegian
sailing
vessel
docked at Straits Quay in the
midst of its Mission of Mercy
journey. Collecting books,
bags, medicines and other
necessities, the vessel will
deliver these donations to
underprivileged children in
East Timor, Indonesia. Visitors,
Seri Tanjung Pinang residents,
schools and organisations
donated a lot of useful tools,
materials and supplies in
support of the mission.
4 July – 3 August
Karyaneka
Straits Quay’s first beach
volleyball
tournament
was
held to promote an active
lifestyle. The tourney was
organised in collaboration with
Hurley, Ogival and the Penang
Volleyball Association, and
saw the emergence of a lot of
budding talent in the sport.
Aimed at creating an avenue
for a fun family outing in our city,
Straits Quay transformed the
Promenade into a Hawaiianthemed beach getaway with
rows of deck chairs, colourful
beach umbrellas, vendors,
facilities for water games and
more. While some families
busied themselves with a lively
picnic by the sea, others were
entertained by the back-toback performances.
VEGA’s Humanitarian
Mission
Two major attractions
give visitors all the
more reason to
make Straits Quay a
destination not-to-bemissed.
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The first ever Irish Festival
organized by the Penang Irish
Association was an exciting and
lively event for shoppers of Straits
Quay. Featuring the first ever St
Patrick’s parade in Penang, the
event was also graced by the
Irish ambassador, HE Declan Kelly
and internationally acclaimed
band, Heathers.
PRESTIGIO Cooking
Competition
Sparkling
New Gems at
STRAITS QUAY
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Acts from various genres, from classical singing to
contemporary dance, were presented from 9-11
May 2014 at different public areas of the mall. Each
act was limited to a 15-minute slot and there were
no restrictions on style or format. Admission was free.
Most of the performers did not charge for their acts
and later on busked for donations.
A group of conjurors from Kuala Lumpur impressed
the public with their sleight of hands and delighted
the young in the crowd. Life Sdn Bhd was an open
sharing of true experiences, tales of all living without
judgment introduced by Dato’ Faridah Merican in
Kuala Lumpur, brought in in a smaller capacity but
did not fail to entertain the audience with its music
and real stories.
Amongst all other line-ups included workshops of
Short+Sweet Festival, poetry reading that has always
been unintentionally neglected as an important form
of the arts. There were also belly dancers, Japanese
Wadaiko drummers, players of musical instruments, to
pull the community one step closer to the beauty of
performing arts.
It’s
Festival Time!
The arts scene is really booming
in Penang. And for the truly
unconventional, there is the
E&O/penangpac Fringe Festival.
If you want to be part of next year’s festival as a
performer, drop a note to [email protected]
and tell us what you can offer!
Penang is no longer all about food and scenery
but festivals. Apart from the renowned month-long
George Town Festival that is going to be held for the
fifth year running in August 2014, there is also Penang
Yosakoi Parade, Penang World Music Festival and
one organised by Performing Arts Centre of Penang
together with Eastern & Oriental Berhad: the Fringe
Festival @ Straits Quay.
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This is the second year a local-flavoured fringe festival
is presented at Straits Quay to provide a platform for
young and enthusiastic performers from all walks of
life to showcase their talent in many aspects of the
performing arts, regardless of their professional status.
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The E&O/penangpac Fringe Festival is not a product
of conventional or mainstream theatre but a series of
small-scale acts that usually occur around or out of
a proper theatre. Amongst the famous international
fringe festivals are those of Edinburg, Adelaide or
New York - that permit artists from around the world to
perform a broad variety of works.
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Historically
Speaking
A Peranakan themed
launch of Datuk
Wong Chun Wai’s
book was graced
by a roomful of
Penang’s who’s who.
Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, managing director
and CEO of The Star recently launched his book,
Penang’s History, My Story at the Eastern & Oriental
Hotel, Penang.
It was no run-of-the-mill launch, as befitting
the author, who is no run-of-the-mill author. The
326-page book is a compilation of Datuk Seri’s
personal stories written and published in the Metro
section of The Star for over a year.
It could not have been held at a more appropriate
venue than Sarkies Corner with its Straits Chinese
décor. The theme was Peranakan and graceful
Nyonyas arrived in the most colourful of kebayas
while Babas donned their batik shirts. Guests were
also treated to a most sumptuous Peranakan
buffet of kuih-muih and traditional delights.
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In between the speeches, the lovely dancers from
the Sayang Sayang Nyonya group performed
graceful dances to the melodious Peranakan
melodies of yesteryear: Jingli Nona and Sapu
Tangan.
The guest-of-honour was Datuk Seri’s friend and
fellow Penangite, international shoe icon Datuk
Jimmy Choo, possibly the most best known son of
Penang. Datuk Choo shared a few reflections on
his childhood in Penang, recalling an era when the
Pearl of the Orient was a calm and quiet place.
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Lyn Chai, with Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and
Michael Saxon, Director of Hospitality & Lifestyle,
E&O Berhad.
The lovely ladies from Sayang Sayang Nyonya
group performing for the guests at the event.
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Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai with his Guest ofHonour,
Datuk Jimmy Choo flanked by two lovely Nyonya
ladies.
Penang’s History, My Story is available at The
Bombay Shop, E&O Hotel and at major bookstores
nationwide.
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Proceeds from the sale of the books will go to
Penang Heritage Trust and the Kenosis Home. In
support of the fundraising efforts, E&O Berhad
purchased 500 copies of the newly launched
book, which will in turn be donated to public and
school libraries.
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Lyn Chai, Director of Group Corporate Strategy,
E&O Berhad presents a copy of Penang’s History,
My Story to Datuk Seri Wong as a symbolic gesture
of E&O’s contribution.
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Cendul
This famous dessert is a musteat for visitors. Screwpine
the Streets
(pandan) flavoured rice
flour “noodles” is served in a
rich coconut milk and palm
Char Koay Teow
Penang’s street food is legendary.
Watercolours goes in search of
the best of the best.
sugar mixture ladled over
shaved ice.
Well worth the wait, this
Pushcart
uncle’s CKT is fried at
Lebuh Keng Kwee
his mobile stall by the
roadside and served at a
corner coffeeshop across
the road from him via a
Wars have been fought and relationships broken over this topic that
Malaysians are super passionate over: Penang’s street food. Based on
recommendations from our Penang workmates, the editorial team goes in
search of the truly must-haves.
symbiotic arrangement.
Pushcart
Siam Road
Lor Bak
Deep fried delicacies are
freshly prepared and jampacked with mince and
oriental spices.
Kheng Pin Café
Jalan Penang
Roti Bakar
Laksa
Very popular stall at this coffee
is the perfect balance of
sweet-sour-hot, its rice noodles
garnished with mint leaves and
bunga kantan.
Jalan Gottlieb
to the sublime is a real
achievement.
Ah Wang Café
UDA Flats, Tanjung Tokong
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Taman Emas coffee shop
coconut milk and eggs)
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This laksa’s tamarind-fish soup
of toast with butter and
kaya (spread made with
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shop and rightfully so.
To be able to raise a
simple and humble piece
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Samosa
This unassuming stall
serves up the most
fragrant samosas with the
yummiest of fillings.
Pushcart
Jalan Transfer
Hokkien Mee
Curry Fish Head
Better known as prawn
mee by non-Penangites,
these bowls of noodles
This Malay-style fish head
are decked out in chili
curry is a rich hodgepodge of
oil and freshly scalded
the freshest fish, exotic spice
prawns, swimming in
blends and a most gratifying
umami prawn broth.
Seang Lim Pinang
curry to drown one’s rice with.
Duck Meat
Koay Teow Th’ng
Pak Din Curry Fish Head,
Delicious Food Court
Macalister Road
43 Jalan Kelawai
A most hearty way to
start the day, this popular
dish is easy on the
stomach and the wallet
all at once. Rice noodles
is served with duck meat
in clear, piping hot soup.
113 Coffee Shop
Lebuh Melayu
Curry Mee
Not just a santan curry, but
one with hints of aromatic
prawn broth, its soup is good
till the last drop. Served with
lots of fried bean curd puffs,
cockles, cubes of pig’s blood
and cuttlefish.
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50 Lorong Seratus Tahun
This compilation will not have been possible
without the inspired recommendations of our E&O
colleagues:
Zawawi bin Yusup
General Manager, Planning,
E&O Property (Penang) Sdn Bhd
Christina Lau
General Manager, Marketing & Sales,
E&O Property (Penang) Sdn Bhd
Emily Teh
General Manager, Retail
Tharman Anandan
Assistant Manager, Community Relations,
E&O Property (Penang) Sdn Bhd
Stanley Cheong
Director of Food & Beverage, E&O Hotel
Khoo Boo Lim
Executive Assistant Manager, Lone Pine Hotel
Chef Fong Wei Cheong
Senior Sous Chef, Lone Pine Hotel
Apom
and shredded coconut
could taste this heavenly?
Jalan Burmah
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Apom Guan
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a humble little pancake
filled with banana, maize
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Who would have thought
Natasha Mahtani
Assistant Communications Manager, Lone Pine Hotel
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Betel leaves
Daun Kaduk
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Coriander / Cilantro
Daun Ketumbar
Blue Pea Flower
Bunga telang
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Cosmos
Ulam Raja
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Indian Pennyworth
Pegaga
Kaffir Lime Leaves
Daun Limau Purut
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Mint
Daun Pudina
Pandan Leaves
Daun Pandan
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Your Malaysian
Herbs
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Celery Leaves
Daun Saderi
Parsley / Flat Leaf
Daun Parsley
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Aromatic to use and readily available,
Malaysian herbs add a distinct dimension
to dishes. Use abundantly or sparingly
according to your whim.
They are so impactful when incorporated into local dishes – be it
Malay, Chinese, Indian or Peranakan. Moreover Malaysian herbs and
flowers can be easily grown at home even if home is an apartment.
More of this in our story on CAP’s Urban Garden, page 18.
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Chives
Kucai
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Laksa Leaves
Daun Kesum
Ginger Flower
Bunga Kantan
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Lemongrass
Serai
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Thai Basil
Daun Kemangi
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Curry Leaves
Daun Kari
Spring Onion
Daun Bawang
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Chive Flowers
Bunga Kucai
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Turmeric Leaf
Daun Kunyit
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One sunny afternoon, Watercolours paid a visit to
CAP to check out its Urban Garden. Approaching
the bungalow where CAP is housed, all we can see
is its entrance, flanked by some benches and lots of
greenery. There was no hint of any sizable garden.
Led by Tharman Anandan, E&O’s Assistant
Manager, Community Relations, we walked round a
corner of the building and voila! A big garden with
potted plants, trellises and potting sheds. We met
N. V. Subbarow, CAP’s Education Officer and two
members of his team, Theeban Gunasekaran and
Saras Odian who showed us round the half-acre
garden and its many wondrous secrets.
Long an advocate of natural farming without the
use of harmful fertilisers and pesticides, Subbarow
and his team has to research, experiment, practise
and finetune these natural alternatives before they
share their findings with farmers, vegetable and home
gardeners.
It all began ten years ago after a visit by Dr Sultan
Ahmed Ismail, India’s vermitech pioneer and organic
farming expert. He suggested that CAP set up a
vermicomposting and natural farming centre. Hence
Subba and his team got the idea of transforming the
car park at CAP’s office into an Urban Garden.
From left: Theeban, Saras and Subbarow
Subba demonstrating how to separate the worms from
the compost at the vermicomposting centre.
For a painstaking two years, the dedicated team
cleared the area: digging up the tarmac and
created their own soil layer by layer. They did this
by mulching nine types of millet and spices, grass,
manure, introducing worms and Pancakavya (a
growth promoter and pest repellent).
The Urban Garden is open to the public on some
Saturdays each month. Training is shared with
farmers, urban gardeners, homemakers and students.
Basically, Saras explained, the information shared is
more or less the same but Subba’s group will tailor it
to suit the requirements or the technical capability of
the groups. Major components are natural farming,
dangers of pesticides, pest control, use of growth
promoters and natural pesticides.
Today, the garden is a marvelous sight to behold.
There are some 30 types of vegetables in the Urban
Garden (we saw cucumber, sawi, bittergourd, ladies
finger, chili), 30 to 40 kinds of herbs, fruit trees (banana,
soursop, papaya, rambutan, passionfruit, umla) and a
four-tank vermicomposting system.
A visit is most worthwhile as it will inspire you to start
growing something, even if you are an apartment
dweller. There are many examples of how some
plants can happily and healthily live in repurposed
PET bottles and coconut shells in addition to the more
usual clay pots.
Many of the herbs we find in Penang’s delicious street
food can be found here: mint, curry leaves, ginger
flower, pandan leaves, spring onion and chives.
For more info on CAP please log on to
www.consumer.org.my. For visits to the Urban Garden,
please call Subba at 04 829 9511.
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Natural growth enhancers in the making:
1 Pancakavya
2 Lime egg solution
3 Fish amino acid
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It is no secret that the
Consumers Association of Penang’s
HQ is located along Jalan Masjid Negeri.
But did you know that it has a secret
garden on the same premises?
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Your E&O Home in
Kuala Lumpur
What better way to enjoy
the buzz of Malaysia’s capital
city than from KL’s most
luxuriously appointed suites?
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur is E&O Residences, the first service
suites to share the name and pedigree of the legendary
Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang.
This offer includes:
• Complimentary buffet
breakfasts for 4 persons
• A complimentary baby crib
• A complimentary rollaway bed
with one breakfast
• Free wifi access in suites
The above offer is valid till
29 Dec 2014 and is exclusively
for Seri Tanjung Pinang residents.
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For reservations, kindly call the
E&O Sales Gallery at 604 890 9999.
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It offers a choice of one or two-bedroom suites, both tastefully
furnished and fully-equipped to be your home away from
home the minute you walk through the door. Whether you
are travelling by yourself or with your family, you will find your
experience at the E&O Residences to be one truly befitting the
E&O name.
3-day 2-night stay at a spacious,
fully furnished 2-bedroom suite at
RM1,300.00++
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E&O Residences offers luxuriously appointed suites in the heart
of the city’s Central Business District with major shopping and
business landmarks virtually on its doorstep.
Special Package
for Seri Tanjung Pinang
Residents
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S imp ly De lightfu l,
Simply Deli ci o u s ,
Simply D
What do you get when
you cross the Delicious
pedigree with youthful
energy and inject it with
a sense of fun?
After 10 successful years, The Delicious Group
decided to consolidate its business and respond
to current market trends and expanded its offering
with a new concept to target Malaysian customers
looking for more value. So it does what it does
best: work with fresh ingredients, offer up generous
portions, peg dishes with affordable prices and dish
up more variety.
And Simply D is born. A spin-off concept by Delicious,
Simply D is designed to be a compact version of
Delicious concentrating on bestselling items. It is
modern casual dining at its best, serving up fresh,
fun and tasty pasta, sandwiches and cakes at
reasonable prices with an emphasis on quick service.
Its upbeat orange and blue colour interior is
particularly welcoming. Its instagrammable décor
has a multiplier effect with each customer sharing his
fascination with Simply D with his contacts via social
media.
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The first Simply D opened in July 2014 at the bustling
Nu Sentral, a landmark hub servicing travellers zipping
their way through Sentral and the many office workers
in the Sentral area. Three more Simply D outlets are
expected to open by the end of 2014.
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With a wide selection of sauces and noodles/
pastas, customers can mix and match to their hearts’
content. Takeaway packaging is very fun and funky
and grabbing a quick bite at Simply D is a very healthy
option for the many office workers in the vicinity.
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E&O IN THE SOUTHERN REGION
Embracing
Avira
Centrepark
Located in Nusajaya, Medini Zone B, Avira Garden
Terraces sits on 21.4-acres of prime real estate.
Welcome to Avira Garden
Terraces, the first of Avira
to be revealed. A unique
residential property created
to promote physical, mental
and spiritual well-being.
Living & Dining
These Garden Terraces form an integral phase of
the 207-acre Avira masterplan with its unique blend
of landed homes and green spaces. Although
close to urban hubs, they fulfill the promise of
peaceful and green living. Their wide frontages
invite the outdoors in while private courtyards,
back gardens and terraced decks spill over into
communal linear gardens.
Pedestrian-friendly lanes enable safe outdoor
enjoyment, especially of Centrepark – the best
place to take in Avira’s lush landscape.
Indoors, a north-south orientation promotes a
welcoming coolness and high ceilings add an airy
feel. A spacious courtyard brightens with natural
light.
With different layouts to choose from, each Garden
Terrace home is designed to optimise functionality
of living space. Every inch of the home is dedicated
to appreciating the nature that surrounds you.
Courtyard
Master Bedroom
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Avira Sales Gallery
T 07 228 1188 www.avira-medini.com.my
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All images are
artist’s impressions
The broader overall development, Avira, is fringed
by a natural mangrove forest and includes internal
and external spaces of landed residences,
condominiums, service apartments and a
commercial hub.
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These Garden Terraces are designed to harmonise
with the green surroundings, scenic vistas,
pedestrian-friendly walkways of Avira. And at the
very heart of it all, there is a Wellness Sanctuary
offering activities and amenities to put that glow of
good health into your life.
STRAITS QUAY HOLIDAY
The Lure of
GARDEN TERRACES
Taiping
ARTIST’S IMPRESSION
Senai
SENAI
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Ulu Tiram
I S K A N DA R M A L AYS I A
JOHOR BAHRU
CITY CENTRE
MEDINI
WOODLANDS
CHECKPOINT
LIVE IN THE HEART OF WELLNESS
AVIRA GARDEN TERRACES cultivate an approach for spacious living
with green pockets, scenic vistas and wide walkways.
Pasir
Gudang
PORT OF
PASIR GUDANG
A WELLNESS SANCTUARY lies at Avira’s very heart, offering activities
and amenities that tend to your complete balance and relaxation.
Ubin
SINGAPORE
TUAS
CHECKPOINT
JURONG PORT
CENTRAL
BUSINESS
DISTRICT
PORT OF
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AUTHORITY
Jurong
Sentosa
1 km to Pinewood Studio
3 km to Legoland
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Nestled in the southern state of Johor and fringed by a natural mangrove forest, Avira
is 207-acres of expansive living space. It comprises of terrace and semi-detached
homes, bungalows, condominiums, service apartments, retail village and the
12.5-acre Wellness Sanctuary, a holistic retreat. Its location in Iskandar-Malaysia’s
Medini enables easy access and seamless connections to urban hubs.
Avira Garden Terraces is brought to you by Eastern and Oriental Berhad and the
wholly-owned subsidiaries of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Temasek Holdings
(Private) Limited.
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KL HEAD OFFICE
Suite 30.02 & 30.03, Level 30
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T 607 228 1188 • avira-medini.com.my
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8 Jalan Damanlela, Damansara Heights
T 03 2095 6868
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Developer: Nuri Merdu Sdn. Bhd. (943261-A). Level 3A (Annexe), Menara Milenium, 8 Jalan Damanlela, Damasara Heights, 50490 Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 03 20956868 Fax: 03 20950293. Developer’s License No.13444-1/04-2016/0304(L)(Validity Period:
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208 units. Property Type: Double Storey Terraces. Prices: Min RM1,760,000 Max. RM2,600,000.
Straits Quay’s Tourist Centre
is a great place for visitors
to check out what Malaysia
has to offer. This time round,
the focus is on scenic Taiping.
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5 km to Malborough College & Edu City
PORT OF
TANJUNG
LANGSAT
STRAITS QUAY HOLIDAY
STRAITS QUAY PROMOTIONS
As a popular tourist attraction, Straits Quay Retail
Marina offers lots of attractions for visitors to Malaysia,
including a comprehensive tourist centre. The Centre
offers new travel packages every other month with
the latest offering being Taiping’s heritage and scenic
beauty.
The town of Taiping was born out of the Larut wars,
fought against the background of tin mines in the
State of Perak. Eventually, the feuds between rival
miners quietened down with the intervention of
British soldiers, headed by a Captain Speedy and his
soldiers.
The predominantly Chinese town consisted of
shophouses laid out in a grid formation. At one end of
the town were the British officers’ quarters, the military
cantonment and the gaol. At the other end was the
Indian settlement at Kota.
Taiping’s reputation as a salubrious town was
enhanced by its cool weather, the excellent water
supply and the nearby highlands. Maxwell Hill (now
called Bukit Larut) was made a hill resort for the British
officers.
While Taiping’s early development was guided by
Sir Hugh Low as Resident of Perak (1877-1899), it was
during Frank Swettenham’s term as Acting Resident
(1884-1886) when many existing institutions such as the
market, the post and telegraph office, the Assistant
Resident’s house, the audit and treasury offices and
the police offices were rebuilt and expanded.
Speedy became the Assistant Resident, stationed
at Larut. He planned for the establishment of two
towns, one called Taiping, for the Hakka Chinese,
and another called Kamunting, for the rival group.
It was Speedy who gave Taiping its name, being the
Chinese words for ‘Everlasting Peace’, regarded as a
lucky omen for its future.
In 1885, the controversial 8-mile railway line from
Taiping to Port Weld was completed. It was the first
With new-found peace, miners and shopkeepers railway in the Peninsula, and two contingents of the
flocked to Taiping, and within a year there were Ceylon Pioneer Corps were seconded by the colonial
5,000 inhabitants. Larut’s development was fuelled government of Ceylon for the project.
As clubs and schools flourished, Taiping led in sports.
Personalities such as Frank Swettenham and Colonel
Walker played cricket regularly at the Esplanade field.
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Taiping’s importance was briefly resumed during the
period of Japanese Occupation, when it became the
headquarters of the Japanese military administration
of Malaya and Sumatra. Many of Taiping’s school
buildings were turned into army bases. After the war,
Ipoh replaced Taiping as the capital of Perak by an
administrative order.
Taiping Lake Garden
by revenue from tin duties. A four-mile road joining
Taiping and Kamunting was one of the many roads
that were built. Situated on a flat plain, from which the
Gunung Hijau range rose abruptly to a height of over
5,000 feet, and only 13 miles from the coast, Taiping’s
location was strategic.
Taiping, a town of many firsts, is today one of Perak’s
foremost historic attractions. Its built environment,
consisting of colonial buildings, public gardens,
picturesque roadside trees and shophouses, tells the
story of its development from 1874 to the present.
This remarkable heritage, together with the town’s
exceptional climate and tranquil surroundings,
continues to earn Taiping its reputation as a town
of everlasting peace and is definitely one of the
recommended places to visit.
Various Taiping tours are available at Straits Quay’s
By 1877, the seat of Perak’s administration was moved Tourist Centre. For more information, kindly contact
from Lower Perak to Kuala Kangsar in Upper Perak, 04 890 7729 or email [email protected].
just south of Taiping. Several important institutions
were established including a hospital, a gaol and the
survey office.
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