An avant-garde hotel for Pulau Tikus
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Michael Hanratty.Situated along the bustling Jalan Kelawai, in the heart of Pulau Tikus, is a futuristically designed building called G Hotel Kelawai. Uni...
Putting Pulau Tikus on the Map
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Affluent. Cosmopolitan. Convenient. These are words that are often used to describe Pulau Tikus, a township in Penang that is pretty much located in the middle of everything. It connects the north of the island to the centre and the south.
A heritage trail of nostalgia (and food)
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Growing up in one place and walking past the same things every day, you tend not to notice the beauty and uniqueness that are there right in front of you. And s...
A tribute to Marco Giovanni Battistotti (1966-2015)
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Marco was without doubt a “hotelier extraordinaire”. His achievements throughout Malaysia make an impressive list. However, it is here in Penang where he will, for many of us, always remain the “face” of G Hotel on Persiaran Gurney.
Speaking of Pulau Tikus...
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Pulau Tikus. The name always sounded exotic to the ears of a boy growing up in the general area of Ayer Itam (yes, not Air Itam), Reservoir Gardens and Rifle...
A glance at Pulau Tikus Market
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Pulau Tikus Market turned 60 this year in August, and its long-time traders have a tale or two to tell. A lot of them went into the business at a young age – at first to help earn a living for their family, and later to finance a better education for their children.
