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BUKA PUASA DINNER CELEBRATION WITH ORPHANAGE CHILDREN FROM MAAHAD TAHFIZ AL-QURAN DAN PENGAJIAN ISLAM (ANAK YATIM) DARUL TAHZIB @ EASTIN HOTEL PENANG

Written by crizlai on Jul 27th, 2012 | Filed under: event, penang

The Eastin Hotel Penang has successfully carried out its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by sharing its successes with the community during the fasting month of Ramadan for the third consecutive year. This year, about 25 orphanage children from Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran dan Pengajian Islam (Anak Yatim) Darul Tahzib, Teluk Kumbar, Penang, have the privileges to join the management for a delectable buka puasa buffet dinner at the Swez Brasserie on 25 July 2012 recently. Other than receiving goodie bags courtesy from Eastin Hotel Penang, the orphanage received RM1173.00 collected amongst the staff as donation. Eastin Hotel Penang General Manager, Ms Mary Ann Harris was happy to have all the children presence during a photography session. Thanks to the Eastin Hotel Penang team for putting up such a memorable Ramadan Buffet Dinner for all the orphanage children.

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The amount of dishes served during the Ramadan Buffet Dinner was humongous. There was the hawker section serving dishes such as Roasted Whole Lamb, Roasted Whole Turkey, Shawarma with Stuffed Pita Bread, Gear Box Soup, Bubur Lambuk and Ice Kacang with condiments whereas the Action Counter had Popiah, Seafood Grill Corner and Laksa Johor.

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The selections at the Salad Bar were impressive as well. There were Tomato, Carrot, Cucumber, Corn Kernel, Onion Ring, Marinated Olives, Lettuce served with Thousand Islands Dressing, French Dressing, Italian Dressing, Pesto Dressing and Vinaigrette Dressing with Condiments. There were also the Mushroom Salad, Kerabu Sotong, Jelatah (Pineapple & Cucumber Salad), Kerabu Ayam, Turkey Ham Salad, Egg Mayo Salad, Kerabu Udang, Hummus, Ulam-ulaman, Tempeh, Sambal Belacan, Sambal Cincaluk, Sambal Acar Buah, Acar Rampai, Sambal Ikan Bilis, Sambal Ikan Masin, Telur Masin, Keropok Ikan, Keropok Lekor, Keropok Udang, Ketupat, Lemang, Serunding Ayam, 5 types of Jeruk (pickles), Buah Kurma Madu Yusut Taiyoob, Fresh Oysters, Tiger Prawns, Scallops, Mussels, and Assorted Cold Cuts such as Smoked Duck, Turkey Ham & Chicken Ham.

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The Soup Section consisted of Clam Chowder, Sup Ayam Berempah, Bread Roll and Butter.

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The Curry & Hot Dishes Sections were also superb. It had Beef Rendang, Ikan Keli Masak Berlada, Gulai Udang Nenas, Sotong Kari Lemak, Bergedil Sayur, Kari Ikan, Ekor Lembu Masak Merah, Spanish Omelette, Lobster Thermidor, Baked Fish with Spices, Curry Beef with Bamboo Shoot, Ayam Kampung Masak Lemak, Pajeri Nenas, Lamb Green Curry, Stir Fried Bamboo Clam with Black Bean Sauce, Braised Beancurd with Seafood, Belacan Fried Chicken, Assorted Vegetable, Nasi Minyak and Steamed White Rice.

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The Dessert Section was also remarkably mouth watering. They have a chocolate fountain with skews of dried fruits & marshmallows, Local Seasonal Whole Fruits, Assorted Fruits Platter, Assorted French Pastry, Whole Cakes, Coffee Mousse, Bubur Jagung Dengan Sagu, Bread Pudding and Local Kuih.

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Beverage Section consisted of Air Bandung, Soya Milk with Cincau, Mata Kucing, Teh Tarik, Kopi Tarik, Ice Cream, Coffee and Tea.

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Come and enjoy the vast spread of authentic style Ramadan Buffet Dinner at Swez Brasserie @ Eastin Hotel Penang. Adult would be at RM85++/pax while child would be at RM43++/pax. For MAYBANKARD, VISA, CIMB, UOB and CitiBank card members, you can enjoy 15% discount for the Ramadan Buffet Dinner from 6.30pm – 10.00pm daily (21 July – 18 August, 2012).

Eastin Hotel, Penang is located just next to Queensbay Mall. If you are coming from Georgetown towards Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone via Bayan Lepas Expressway, do watch out for the Pulau Jerejak signboard (leading to Pulau Jerejak jetty). Ignore the turning and drive on to the next left junction. Turn left into Jalan Aziz Ibrahim and drive on until you a roundabout. Turn 3 o’ clock and drive on until you see a big Eastin Hotel signboard at the first right junction. Turn right and drive on. Park your car at the basement car park. Take a lift to the third floor and you would see the Grand Ballroom where the charity event would be held.

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Name: EASTIN HOTEL PENANG
Address: 1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queens Bay, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 604-612 1128, 604-612 1138
Business Hours: 6.30pm-10.00pm (Ramadan Buffet Dinner only)
Promotion Date: 21 July 2012 – 18 August 2012
GPS: 5.33643, 100.306345

 

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THE FIRST EVER PENANG INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MART 2012

Written by crizlai on Jul 7th, 2012 | Filed under: event, vacation

The Penang State Tourism, supported by Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysia Inbound Tourism Association (MITA), Association of Tourism Attractions Penang (ATAP) and Penang Tourist Guide Association (PTGA), recently held the first ever Penang International Travel Mart 2012 (Penang ITM) over a period of 3 days from 4-6 July 2012. With buyers from 13 countries across the world, namely from Australia, Cambodia, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam and of course our Malaysian counterparts, it was a unique opportunity for the local travel trade to meet, network and showcase their products for the international travel industries. On top of that, visitors were able to have the in depth experience to explore George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. This year, “Culture, Food and Heritage” has been chosen as the theme as it truly captures the essence of Penang and has always been the main factor that has drawn travelers worldwide.

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With centuries old of unique history and heritage from the various ethnicities that had settled here, Penang of course has the reputation of being the “Food Paradise of Asia” amongst the gourmets throughout the world. Visitors were treated with a variety of sumptuous dishes for dinner at the Penang Equatorial Hotel on Thursday night. The dinner was graced by the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Lim Guan Eng, Penang State Exco for Tourism Development & Culture, YB Danny Law Keng Hiang, MATTA President, Dato’ Mohd Khalid Harun, MAH (Penang Chapter) Chairman, Ms. Mary Ann Harris and a few dignitaries.

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After a short speech by the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Lim Guan Eng, buyers from the various countries were presented with a customized souvenir in the shape of our Penang ferry. There were some performances by a traditional dance group and the hotel’s house band.

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We were treated with a buffet dinner thereafter with dishes that included CNNGo’s world #7 ranking assam laksa, oh chean (oyster omelette), chili crabs, char koay teow, roasted whole lamb with nasi briyani, chicken & lamb satay, pure sugar cane juice, ice kacang, sup kambing, roti Bengali, boneless tandoori chicken, beef strip loin steak, grilled tiger prawns, grilled red snapper with fresh dill sauce, grilled herbed vegetables, corn on cob, baked Idaho potatoes with condiments, golden phoenix fried rice, gado gado, sotong kangkung, taukua sumbat, German style potato salad, a selections of fresh greens with different dressings, cucumber salad with minted yoghurt and an array of local and Western desserts plus fresh fruits.

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