Penang Swettehham Pier Cruise Terminal

SWETTENHAM PIER CRUISE TERMINAL is a major point of entry for tourists by sea of Penang Island, Penang Port is now able to receive some of the largest cruise vessels in the world with the completion of the new Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in November 2009. 

Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal has the ideal facilities for cruise passengers arrivals and departures. The terminal is able to cater for larger cruise vessels carrying more than 2,000 passengers and also equipped facilities such as shopping lots and transportation facilities.

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Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal is located within the UNESCO Heritage Site, Penang will not only be an international cruise vessels  destination but also act as catalyst in the development of the local and international tourism industry.

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Penangpac - Performance Arts Centre of Penang

The Performing Arts Centre of Penang (penangpac) is a non-profit organisation with the purpose of enriching the communities of Penang through the performing arts.


Penang has a ready supply of artistic talent and creativity as well as a strong demand for artistic offerings but it lacked the infrastructure. penangpac will be the catalyst to bring the arts industry in the Northern region to a whole new level. Besides being a venue provider, penangpac will present a varied programme of artistic offerings in all genres of the arts featuring both local and international works, run educational programmes to nurture new talent particularly in the young as well as outreach programmes to bring the arts to those who would otherwise not have access to it.


Address:
3H-3A-1, Straits Quay,
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang,
Tanjung Tokong,
10470 Penang.
 Tel : +604-899 1722
Website : http://www.penangpac.org

Facilities

 Stage 1 

303- seater proscenium theatre with fixed seating & raised stage

Stage 2 

160-seater black box theatre with modular seating (seating structure can be removed completely)

Studios

3 multi-functional studios for rehearsals, classes, events & talks

Galleries

2 gallery spaces for visual arts exhibitions

Production Office

for each theatre for hirers to use / work from

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Penang Cycling Park Grand Opening

The 200km cycling track which was planned by Penang State Government being transformed into initial stage by converting Taman Bandar Ampang Jaja into Cycling Park. The official launching will take place on 20th Jan 2013 (Monday) 7 a.m. The organizer LP MTB Fans Club and MPSP (Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Prai) will flag off the official launching. Estimated 300 cyclists will take part in this grand opening.

Event details can be found at LP MTB Fans Club http://www.facebook.com/lpmtb

 

Cycling events became more popular especially more and more cycling events organized by group such as G Club http://www.gclub.com.my/ and car free day campaign (every Sunday at Beach Street) by State Government. The state government campaign 'Cleaner and Greener Penang' have encouraged more Penangites ride on bicycles to the road. This is a good sign and efforts for reducing carbon emission and fight global warming.

Another factor that drives Penang to achieve Cleaner and Greener city is the Street Art attractions around George Town. Many visitors just rented a bicycle and ride to the places where they can stop by and take photograph with the Street Art along the roads.

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