Latest on Penang Government and Election

The talk of the town in Penang this month is the by-election in Penang (...not the world heritage listing of George Town). ....latest news:
PKR website collects over RM11,500 (The Star Publications 17 Aug 2007)
GEORGE TOWN: PKR has collected US$3,500 (RM11,550) from the party’s official Permatang Pauh by-election website for their campaign. Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Sim Tze Tzin, who is Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary, said they were touched by the response.
Get links to new Permatang Pauh website and blogs at My Malaysia News

Traditional biscuits of Penang

The most popular traditional biscuit of Penang is Tambun biscuits or Tau Sar Pneah. Many locals and foreign tourists (esp. Singaporeans) buy this biscuits and gifts to take home. The popular shops to buy are at:

1) Ghee Hiang, No 95, Lebuh Pantai ; and 216 Jalan Macalister , George Town, Penang;
website: http://www.ghee-hiang.com/home.html
2) Him Heang Sdn. Bhd., 162-A Jalan Burma, George Town, Pulau Pinang.

...more about local Penang Food here

Food Heritage Penang

Local food in Penang is a potpourri of flavours and selection - not to be missed. It is the history of migration and cultural assimilation has resulted in the many diverse cuisines and cooking style we see in Penang today. Travellers to George Town (World Heritage site) should not miss out on the opportunity to savour the variety of food here. Here's some of What To Eat in Penang:

Noodle dishes - Hokkien Mee, Char Koay Teow, Chee Cheong Fun, Curry Mee, Mee Rebus, Jawa Mee, Penang Laksa, Sar Hor Fun, etc.

Rice Dishes - Nasi Kandar, Nyonya Cuisine, Nasi Tomato, etc.

Nyonya Kueh - kueh koci, pulut panggang, pulut inti, kueh kodok, mee koo etc

Great desserts - Ais Kacang, Cendol, Bubur Cha Cha (photo), etc.

Check out some of these recipies HERE or ay myFood domain