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EO
&
EDITION
ISSUE
27
The Grand Dame of Penang is back with an all-new Heritage Wing
CHAPTER THREE
41 KEEPING TRADITIONS ALIGHT
E&O’s annual Christmas tree lighting was
extra special this year
CHAPTER TWO 45 BEAN THERE, DONE THAT
Savour a full-on specialty coffee experience
CHAPTER ONE at Full Of Beans All materials published remain the
property of Eastern & Oriental Berhad.
No part of this publication may be
25 E&O LAUNCHES NEW PROPERTY GALLERY 48 NEW BEGINNINGS reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
05 HERITAGE, REVIVED AND RENEWED A complete showcase of the company’s offerings, penangpac unveils a stellar line-up of performing arts or transmitted in any form nor by any
A peek into the E&O’s refurbished Heritage Wing in the heart of the capital city events for 2020 means – graphic, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording – without prior
written permission of the publisher. Every
14 ICONS OF E&O 36 DOUBLE WIN FOR E&O BERHAD 50 THE YEAR THAT WAS effort has been made to ensure the credits
The Grand Dame’s storied heritage can be observed AT PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS Four luxurious properties around the world accurately comply with the information
in the hotel’s finer details E&O adds two coveted feathers in the cap at iDEA 2019 that share E&O’s birthdate supplied.
F E AT U R E
HERITAGE, REVIVED AND RENEWED
After nine months of refurbishment, the E&O Hotel’s Heritage Wing
reopened in December 2019, marking the return of hospitality’s Grand Dame.
The E&O Hotel has always stood as a beacon restaurants and expanded the hotel’s
of classic luxury and a vestige of the past culinary repertoire. Besides the traditional
that remains a source of great pride for Malaysian and Western fare that our
Penang. Over the years, the hotel has gone guests have come to love, there are now
through a number of facelifts, including a more classic European dishes and authentic
major upgrading that saw it closed for five Nyonya delights.” The general idea behind
years from 1996 till 2001. Between March the refurbishment was to fully embrace
to December 2019, the Heritage Wing was and celebrate the hotel’s —and Penang’s—
shuttered to undergo refurbishment and heritage. “As you walk through the entire
reopened in time to welcome guests on their hotel, from the Victory Annexe to the T he Her itage Wing
C HA P TER Christmas and New Year’s vacations. Heritage Wing, you will essentially embark
on a journey around South East Asia, with
reope ned in time
for Chr istmas
“In addition to new rooms, most of the focus touches of Western influences.” and Ne w Year’s
was on the food and beverage offerings,” celebrations
Alison Fraser, General Manager of the E&O Here’s a closer look at the renewed
ONE Hotel, explained. “We introduced new Heritage Wing.
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F E AT U R E F E AT U R E
HOME SUITE HOME
The configurations and number of suites
remain unchanged but every unit has been AT YOUR SERVICE UNIFORMED HERITAGE
refreshed with softer furnishings and lighter Butler service has been elevated to enhance Front desk staff sport updated attire
wallpaper. Guests can look forward to more guests’ experience. That includes catering that will be a fresh departure from the
user-friendly amenities such as added plug to pre-arrival requests and arranging usual black-and-white suit look. The new
points and stronger WiFi connection. In airport transfers. You will be greeted by uniforms incorporate designs inspired by
each suite, a decanter awaits along with a your butler upon arrival and ushered to vintage floor tiles that are found at the
selection of liquors so that guests can pour your suite for check-in. Guests are entitled E&O. The doormen’s uniforms have also
themselves a drink whenever they wish. The to complimentary laundry (three pieces of been updated with gold buttons.
decanters will be refilled daily. garment per stay) as well as packing and
unpacking service.
The Heritage Wing
promises an all-
new experience
while maintaining
well-loved traditions
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F E AT U R E F E AT U R E
PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE
Taking over the space that used to be
Farquhar Bar is The Cornwallis, a private
lounge exclusively for guests of the Heritage
Wing (and that of Corner Suites from
Victory Annexe). Furnished in library-style
décor, it is relaxing and quiet, and dotted
with a variety of coffee table books. Here,
guests can enjoy continental breakfast from
7am-10.30am while cocktails and canapés
are served from 6pm-8pm.
Guests of the
Heritage Wing
enjoy various
exclusive features,
including access to
The Cornwallis
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F E AT U R E F E AT U R E
THE JAVA TREE & RATTAN ROOM
Named after the hotel’s iconic java tree, Settlements. The dishes are refined while
PALM COURT this casual dinner-only restaurant is awash remaining authentic and true to tradition.
Earthy tones and tropical palms welcome in soothing sage green tones that is at once The European menu, designed by the
you to this casual all-day dining restaurant, welcoming and elegant. Occupying part hotel’s in-house chefs, promise evergreen
where you can tuck into the type of food of what was Sarkies Corner, The Java Tree favourites like beef Wellington, dover sole,
that signifies Penang’s history: Indian- offers an exciting dual menu that’s one beef tartare, and French onion soup.
inspired dishes served in tiffin carriers, all- part Straits Peranakan recipes and one part
time popular Chinese noodles, and casual classic European cuisine, complemented by Besides the main dining area, there is also a
Western favourites like burgers and salads. a selection of wines and beverages. space for private dinner experiences called Embark on an
The hotel’s signature three-tiered English Rattan Room and for guests who prefer to exciting gastronomic
Afternoon Tea service is presented here The Peranakan menu, crafted by a Nyonya dine al fresco, The Verandah affords sea journey at these new
every afternoon from 3pm-5pm. In the chef who runs a private supper club, is not breeze and views of the coastline. Here, you F&B outlets
evenings, guests will be serenaded by live restricted to Penang Nyonya dishes but can sip specialised cocktails while watching
piano playing. runs the gamut of flavours from the Straits the sun go down.
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F E AT U R E F E AT U R E
FARQUHAR’S BAR
The popular Farquhar’s Bar remains but shifts
Imbibe cocktails and
to the space that once housed 1885. It moves bar staples while
away from its old pub concept and instead, lounging at this
takes on the vibe of a vintage cocktail bar handsome space
serving time-honoured staples and classic
cocktails, with views of Penang’s waterfront.
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F E AT U R E F E AT U R E
ICONS OF E& O
From architectural details to colonial-era ensembles, these iconic
features of the E&O Hotel’s Heritage Wing have endured as part of the
Sarkies brothers’ legacy.
FRONT LINERS METTLE TO THE METAL DOORWAY TO THE PAST YOU’VE GOT MAIL
For first-time guests, the hotel’s doormen are always a sight to All along the corridor in front of the Heritage Wing, you can When American inventor Theophilus van Kannel came up with the Set in dark wood panelling, the pigeon hole message box at the
behold as their uniforms present a veritable blast from the past. observe wrought iron grills that add character to the hotel’s façade. revolving door in 1888, it wasn’t just a fancy design but a practical Front Desk was once used as its name suggests—to place messages
Their two-piece khaki outfits are completed with knee-high socks This style of ironwork was highly coveted back in the day and solution to reduce heating and cooling costs. It also allowed more meant for hotel guests. Also known as pidge or cubbyhole, it was
and pith helmets, all remnants from colonial times. The pith helmet, blacksmiths were well respected for their ability to turn hard metal people to enter and and exit a building at the same time. Over the once commonly used at offices as an internal mail system.
also known as Wolseley pattern helmet, was first popularised in the into objects of beauty. years, most of these revolving doors have made way for automatic
late 19th to early 20th century and worn by the British Army. sliding versions but at the Heritage Wing, you can still walk through
one to enter or exit the lobby.
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F E AT U R E F E AT U R E
WHISPERS OF TIME STAIRWAY TO GRANDEUR AN UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE ROOTED IN HISTORY
Stand under the cupola in the lobby and whisper. Your message Every grand hotel has to have one—a sweeping staircase where When it was installed in 1929, it was one of the country’s earliest Standing majestically on the lawn between the Heritage Wing and
can be heard clearly all around as the unique dome design sends brides can make their grand entrance and couples can pose for passenger lifts. Characterised by a metal grill front, the electric Victory Annexe and facing the seafront, the E&O’s beloved java
sounds bouncing off the Carrera marble floors. The cupola was memorable portraits. E&O’s grand staircase was rebuilt when the Waygood-Otis lift has to be manually operated and for nearly tree (pokok kelupang in Malay) is not only a significant feature
once covered up and when unveiled, revealed 100 light bulbs that original building was demolished in 1981, but recreated in the same four decades (from 1956 till the 1990s), the man in charge was of the hotel but revered across Penang as the island’s oldest and
beamed light across George Town. It has since been wrapped in elegant design. Ganasegaran, one of the hotel’s longest-serving employees. The largest specimen of its kind. Planted before the hotel was built, it
glass to let natural light through and into the lobby. lift, though no longer in use, is in working condition and is one of has bore witness to many wedding ceremonies and is considered
about 30 Otis creations still in existence around the world today. sacred by the local Tamil-Indian community, who associate the tree
with prosperity and material well-being.
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FIRE AWAY! BY THE SEA BEACONS OF FAITH BATHED IN LUXURY
They were once part of the Fort Cornwallis structure, built in the Built in 1907, the E&O’s seawall runs along what is the world’s The hotel’s architecture draws inspiration from various cultures and It was unheard of in Penang back in the day so when the E&O
18th century, that had been shipped to Penang all the way from longest hotel seafront and used to be a hotspot among couples countries, and that includes northern Indian and Islamic influences, outfitted every room with a bathtub, it was certainly the talk of
England. As part of their efforts to preserve the decaying fort, the who enjoy sitting under the moonlight. That same year, the hotel as seen in the minarets. They represent the tower from which the town. It provided hot and cold running water and allowed guests
Sarkies brothers purchased three of the cannons and placed them completed a new two-storey block with 45 bedrooms, a new dining faithful are called to prayer five times a day. to luxuriate in the tradition of English long baths. Today’s guests
by the E&O’s seawall, where they remain till today as part of the room, and a dance floor. continue to soak in this practice and in the same claw foot design
hotel’s landscape. Each cannon weighs 32lbs (about 14.5kg), has bathtub that were de rigueur in the late 19th century.
a service charge of 10 2/3lbs (about 4.8kg) of gunpowder, and a
firing range of up to 2,900 yards (about 2.65km).
20 21Amenities
V I C T O R Y A N N E X E
Level
G
Java 19th Century Echo Dome Waygood-Otis Lift Swimming Pool
Olive Tree Cannons Iconic to the E&O, The first lift This swimming pool located
Planted long before Pointing out to the the dome virtually installed in Malaysia, by the Andaman Sea is
the E&O was built, Andaman Sea are two broadcasts sound to the historic Waygood-Otis, exclusive to guests staying at Social History Museum
Victory Annexe Victory Annexe it is the oldest and cannons and one mortar the entire lobby. a manually controlled lift. the Heritage Wing and Victory
Entrance Front Desk largest of it’s kind from Fort Cornwallis. Annexe Corner Suites.
in Penang.
Modern-classic in design, No request is too large,
retaining the essence of the no detail too small for
E&O's rich heritage. our Front Desk staff. E&O Merchandise,
Locally Sourced Mementoes & Wearables
All-day Dining
Tailor
Boutique
Hair Salon
H E R I T A G E W I N G
Level
G
NEW
Art Colonnade
Bar Staples & Classic Cocktails
An intimate gallery
showcasing art works by
a variety of local and NEW
international artists.
Afternoon Tea,
Tiffin & Asian Dishes
With International Favourites
NEW
E&O Gallery Emporium Lobby Linkway Arch Grand Ballroom Heritage Wing Heritage Wing
Entrance Front Desk Refined Heritage Flavours
It is at the E&O Gallery For gifts and Enjoy the Linking the Heritage Wing Penang’s most coveted
that Patsy Addington’s souvenirs, look no glamour of the and the Victory Annexe, venue for special occasions Be greeted by the Featuring a classic
Grand Ballroom
handsewn wedding dress is further than the Victory Annexe the perfect place to take in thanks to its elegant design hotel doorman in his hotel key rack,
displayed. Visit this social Emporium to lobby, a beautiful the ever changing sea view of gilt-accented high khaki uniform and a popular Swimming Pool
museum to experience the complete your blend of modern dotted with ocean liners. ceiling and gallery boxes. pith helmet upon photography
many stories woven into the visit to the E&O. and traditional entering the lobby. backdrop for visitors.
fabric of the E&O and leave elements.
your personal story too.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10 Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 Penang, Malaysia
+604 222 2000 (T) +604 261 6333 (F)
luxury@eohotels.com
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E& O L AUNCHES NEW PROPERT Y GALLERY
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& Oriental’s (E&O) newest developments Dua Residency, one of E&O’s best known
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18 East blurs the
boundaries between
an urban home and
a seaside resort
28 29PROPERTY PROPERTY
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30 31PROPERTY PROPERTY
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32 33PROPERTY
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36 37PROPERTY PROPERTY
DOUBLE WIN FOR E& O BERHAD
AT PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
E&O Berhad took home two top honours at iDEA 2019,
including Top 10 Developer—People’s Choice Award.
It was an event much anticipated by excellence, and design. This year’s awards
everyone in the property industry and for were judged by an independent panel of
18 East,
Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O), it was esteemed property industry experts from part of Andaman at
truly a night to remember. The prestigious organisations such as the Royal Institute Quayside, was named
iProperty Development Excellence Awards of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), Malaysian Best Waterfront
(iDEA), held annually since 2017, celebrates Institute of Architects (PAM), Institute of Development
the cream of the crop and recognises Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) and
outstanding works in architecture, quality Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP).
38 39PROPERTY
Held on 9 October 2019 at the Grand The company added another feather
Ballroom of the St Regis Hotel Kuala in its cap when 18 East, Andaman at
Lumpur, iDEA 2019 was attended by over Quayside was named the Best Waterfront
450 luminaries from the property and Development at the same ceremony.
real estate sectors. The glamorous gala
presentation named a total of 36 winners Located in Penang’s Seri Tanjung Pinang,
in various categories and for a multitude of 18 East was named after its geographical
achievements. coordinates and represents the best of
resort-styled seafront living.
One the most coveted accolades of the
night was the Top 10 Developers—People’s Surrounded by more than five acres of lush
The clubhouse is
Choice Award, where winners were landscaping, it’s a veritable green sanctuary equipped with world-
determined by public voting. E&O Berhad outfitted with world-class facilities, a class facilities for
clinched the number one spot, proving yet clubhouse and stunning ocean views, and the enjoyment of
again the company’s commitment to quality is the only condominium project in Malaysia Andaman’s residents
and excellence and cementing its brand of that has a private waterpark.
luxury and hospitality.
41HOTEL
KEEPING TR ADITIONS ALIGHT
T he E&O Hotel’s annual Chr istmas tree lighting was made ex tra
spec ial as the hotel also unve iled its ref urbished Her itage Wing
for the f irst time.
You couldn’t have missed it. Towering in the Christmas was indeed in the air and had The E&O Christmas
centre of the lobby and standing proudly been since 1 December, when the tree was tree stood tall
right below the glass cupola, the E&O Hotel’s lit up at a party attended by more than 400 and proud under
Christmas tree was festooned in baubles guests. This annual Christmas tree lighting the cupola
and tinsels and surrounded by oversized gift event, long a mainstay of Penang’s social
packages. calendar, was made even more meaningful
C HA P TER
THREE
43HOTEL HOTEL
this year as the E&O also unveiled, for the on. A local choir group then led the way history at the Francis and Martina suite, into the multitude of refreshments that
very first time, new facets of the Heritage through well-loved Christmas carols, and walk through the new art colonnade have been put in place to enhance comfort
Wing that had been closed for a nine- putting everyone into a festive mood as that will host rotating exhibitions, starting and conveniences. These include stronger
month refurbishment. they clinked glasses and nibbled on hors with Penang photographer Howard Tan’s WiFi connection, improved plumbing, A festive mood
d’oeuvres. Of Birdmen and Other Extraordinary Events butler service, and in-suite decanters with prevailed at E&O’s
After a welcome speech from Alison collage art. complimentary premium beverages that will Christmas tree
Fraser, the hotel’s General Manager, the Guests had the opportunity to explore all- be replenished daily. lighting ceremony
countdown began for the lights to go on, new F&B establishments on the ground A Garden Suite was also made available
with the enthusiastic crowd cheering it level, view an exhibition on the hotel’s for guests’ viewing, allowing a sneak peek
44 45R E TA I L
BEAN THERE, DONE THAT
Savour a full-on specialty coffee experience at Full Of Beans.
An array of apparatus sit on the counter At Full Of Beans, you can have a complete
and line the shelves behind. There could coffee experience within a casual,
be water bubbling away in a glass beaker, welcoming ambience. There is no right or
liquid gold percolating in another, steam wrong about it, just a matter of taste and
wafting from or sweating into pots. For preference and their baristas will guide you
the novice, walking into a specialty coffee through every step. Do you take your coffee
bar can be rather daunting and it doesn’t black or white? Do you prefer a fruity,
help that, short of men or women in white nutty, or chocolatey taste? What kind of a
coats, the setting may appear more science mouthfeel are you after—lingering notes or For a unique coffee
lab than casual hangout. What, where a light touch on the tongue? The baristas experience when at
and how do you even begin to explore the will then make their recommendations and Straits Quay, head
world of specialty coffees without coming from the wide variety of coffee beans and to Full Of Beans
off like a noob? apparatus they have at hand, craft that
perfect cup to suit your taste buds.
47R E TA I L R E TA I L
Start by deciding on the bean. The cafe After you’ve chosen the beans, you decide
gets their beans from trusted roasters on the brewing method. “For those who are You can further tailor your drink by adding Non-coffee drinkers won’t feel left out
in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Australia and new to specialty coffee, we usually suggest milk, for example. “For specialty coffee, either, as Full Of Beans offers many
Taiwan, who, in turn, source them from all the siphon as it’s not so common,” says we recommend drinking it black but it’s interesting variations. Try their single origin
corners of the globe. Beans from America cafe manager, Sim Jin Aik. “The method up to you. Many of our foreign customers teas, Rooibos tea-based Red Espresso or
tend to be more nutty whereas those from doesn’t affect the taste of the beans but like to add a dash of milk.” They serve oat Latte, hot chocolate using single origin
Africa are more acidic and fruity, while it gives different mouthfeels. You can brew milk too. The possibilities are thus endless cocoa from Sabah, and there’s even a drink
Asian beans lean towards spicy or earthy. the same beans in a siphon and a filter. The and with their monthly-rotating selection for the little ones—Babyccino, which is
The final taste depends on the processing former will result in a stronger mouthfeel of specialty beans, even regulars won’t get steamed milk with foam. Full Of Beans, 3H-G-11,
technique, and Full Of Beans’ menu details compared to the latter.” Take your time and bored. Their espresso-based offerings are Straits Quay, Penang.
all the necessary information to help you have a chat with the barista before deciding. no less exciting; besides the usual latte and Ultimately, you decide what experience Opens 9.30am-9.30pm daily
decide which one might be more your cup As Sim describes it, specialty coffee is about cappuccino, you can get a strong caffeine you’d like to have and Full Of Beans will
of coffee: Region, farm, country, processing sharing stories. Each bean has its own tale kick with an ice drip coffee or a touch of help bring your coffee story to life.
method, and tasting notes. to tell, from farm to table. savoury with the sea salt latte.
From lef t: The siphon
is one method of coffee
making; they also serve
single origin teas and a
selection of cakes
48 49THE ARTS THE ARTS
NEW BEGINNINGS APRIL JUNE
PRAJNA PARAMITA—HEART SUTRA HAPPY GRADUATION ! PENANG INTERNATIONAL WIND
CONCERT 3 Apr @ 8pm | stage 1 MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020
13 – 14 Mar @ 8:30pm | stage 1 4 Apr @ 2pm, 8pm | stage 1 3 – 6 Jun @ 7:30pm | stage 1 & 2
penangpac is set to kick off 2020 with a bang through a variety of 15 Mar @ 3pm | stage 1 5 Apr @ 2pm | stage 1 Finale Concert: 6 Jun @ 7:30pm | stage 1 & 2
performing arts shows that cover all genres. Start marking your Tickets: RM180, RM120, RM70 Tickets: RM80, RM60, RM40
calendar now! BRING ME TO THE MOVIES
World-renowned and dedicated Dharma The only thing a student should focus on is
musician and vocalist Imee Ooi and Dharma studying. That’s what all the grown-ups say, 13 Jun @ 7pm | stage 1
Men’s Vocal Group Jing Shi Jin Gang (JSJG) including You Xiang’s parents and teachers. 15 Dec (Sun) @ 3pm | stage 2
returns to penangpac after their sold out You Xiang, a Form 5 student, used to be like Tickets: RM20, Free entry for kids below 5
JANUARY FEBRUARY concert Sound of Metta, which was held in everyone else, holding the candle of a dream
VOICE 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE PENANG WIND ORCHESTRA OPEN DAY OF TAS ACADEMY @ Penang last May. deep inside his heart. In order to be the perfect A children’s string ensemble, consisting
STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT PENANGPAC student, he devotes all his time and effort of performers from as young as four, will
4 Jan @ 10am – 5pm | studio 1 15 Feb @ 8pm | stage 1 23 Feb @ 10am | studios Her new production, The Prajna Paramita— into studying and earning the best grades he perform a selection of soundtracks from
Tickets: RM200, Auditing: RM120, RM200 Tickets: RM30 (Adults), RM20 (Students) Free Admission Heart Sutra Concert is a truly enriching and can. This is his last year of high school. His popular movies.
(VOICE 2 & 3) uplifting show that combines musical theatre class, 5SA1, needs one more person for their
The Penang Wind Orchestra celebrates two arts with modern ambient and traditional graduation performance. You Xiang now has a
BODHIVRKSA sounds, and features a unique mixture of decision to make: Follow his dreams or uphold TRADITIONAL THEATRE SERIES : BORIA
Learn to be a great storyteller or captivating decades of high quality symphonic music.
28 Feb @ 8pm | stage 1 music genres ranging from ancient Buddhist everyone else’s ideals. 26 – 28 Jun @ 8:30pm | stage 2
communicator in this two-day workshop In this special one night-only performance,
29 Feb @ 2pm, 8pm | stage 1 to modern pop. Presented in eight different Tickets: RM45 (adults), RM35 (students, senior
that focuses on verbal and non-verbal 40 young and talented musicians have been
1 Mar @ 2pm | stage 1 languages, it will surely touch people’s hearts citizens above 60, OKU and TAS card holders),
communication, including using your voice, handpicked to perform major works from
around the world besides aiding in planetary RM30 (10 pax and above)
facial expressions, and gestures. Gustav Holst, Sir Edward Elgar, Alfred Reed,
and Naohiro Iwai, among others.
RM40 (Adults), RM30 (Students)
healing.
M AY
BALLET ILLUMINATIONS 2020
1 May @ 8:30pm | stage 1 ALL ABOUT LECTHUMI
VOICE 3: INTENSIVE
VOCAL WORKOUT FOR ACTORS SHAKESPEARE DEMYSTIFIED: MARCH FORKBEARD: A VIKING ODDYSEY 2 May @ 3pm, 8:30pm | stage 1 26 – 28 Jun @ 8:30pm | stage 2
3 May @ 2pm | stage 1 Tickets: RM45 (Adults), RM35 (Students, Senior
5 Jan @ 10am – 5pm | studio 1 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM SYIOK SENDIRI 9: 19 – 20 Mar @ 8:30pm | stage 1
Citizens above 60, OKU and TAS Card Holders),
Tickets: RM200, Auditing: RM120, RM200 15 Feb @ 8:30pm | stage 2 THE POWER OF POMBELE 21 Mar @ 3pm, 8:30pm | stage 1 Tickets: TBC
RM30 (10pax and above)
(VOICE 2 & 3) 16 Feb @ 3pm | stage 2 6 – 8 Mar @ 8:30pm | stage 2 22 Mar @ 8:30pm | stage 1
*12 – 15 Feb Special showtimes available for Tickets: RM50 (Adults), RM45 (Students, Senior Tickets: RM48, RM38 (Conc.)
This workshop is mainly targeted at working school groups Citizens above 60, OKU and TAS Card Holders) A COUPLE OF SECRETS
actors with at least two years of acting Tickets: RM45 (Adults), RM35 (Students, Senior Promotion : Early Bird RM35 (valid until 5 Jan) Driven by the quest for ultimate dominance 8 – 9 May @ 8:30pm | stage 2
experience and is also open to those who have Citizens above60, OKU and TAS Card Holders) over the Northern Seas, two powerful kings— 10 May @ 3pm | stage 2
completed VOICE 1. The aim, besides giving Promotion : RM30 (School Group above 25 pax) The hit Malaysian comedy-variety show returns once close friends—are locked in a struggle Tickets: RM45 (Adults), RM35 (Students, Senior
actors the opportunity to advance their vocal with their ninth instalment, themed “Power for power in the Wild North of Scandinavia, Citizens above 60, OKU and TAS Card Holders)
training, is to further equip participants with Catch this special performance on the canonical of Pombele” to commemorate International in 1000 AD. Forkbeard of the Danes and his Promotion : Early Bird RM35 (valid until 10 Apr)
the necessary skillsets and knowledge. speeches and scenes from A Midsummer Women’s Day. As usual, expect a no holds scheming Queen Sigrid, and Olav of the Norse
Night’s Dream. Each will be accompanied with barred, roller coaster ride with a smidgen of and his Queen Thyra, led by the interventions
narration of plots and discussion of the themes. political incorrectness. The cast includes Daniel of a scheming and sly storyteller, embark on a PARENT’S DAY EXHIBITION
Audience members are invited to join the de Silva, Desmond “Big D” Ngooi, Sotong Lim, dangerous journey that may destroy them all. 10 – 28 May @ 10am – 6:30pm | gallery 1 & 2
discussion during the Q&A session. Grayden Goon, and introducing Karam Tabba. Free Admission
NOTE
1. All the above performances
are held at penangpac.
2 . The details above are correct at the time
of printing and may be subject to change.
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THE YEAR THAT WAS
These four properties share an important fact with the E&O Hotel:
they were all established in 1885.
One hundred and thirty four—that’s how over nine months in 2019, saw the Heritage
‘young’ the E&O Hotel is this year, well over Wing being given an all-new look and
a century since the Sarkies brothers threw numerous enhancements to make it more
open her doors to welcome guests into 21st century-friendly while maintaining
what was then (and still is today) one of the the timeless elegance it has always stood
grandest hotels in Penang. Over the years, for. The grand dame of Penang joins a list The E&O is one of
she has gone through numerous changes, of esteemed hotels around the world that the most historic
adaptations and refreshments to cater to were born in 1885 and has managed to hotels in Malaysia
the needs of discerning travellers. The most remain relevant through the times.
recent refurbishment, which took place
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Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin,
Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus, The Netherlands
The Netherlands The fishing village of Noordwijk is an Princess Grace of Monaco, as well as
Originally built as a concert hall and a venue for shows by top artists. The last unlikely location for a luxury hotel but back affluent members of society and celebrities
120-room hotel, the Kurhaus is a majestic performance that took place at its concert in 1883, the mayor of the time believed that the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard
building that would not look out of place in hall, Kurhauszaal, was by the Rolling Stones. a stylish seaside resort was exactly what Burton. The hotel consists of two buildings,
a Wes Anderson film. Sitting on the coast of the village needed in order to level up. So The Historic and The Grand Hotel.
Scheveningen in The Hague, it has always The Kurhaus was nearly demolished in 1975 began the construction of Grand Hotel Huis
been the centre of attention and adored by after falling into disrepair following years of Ter Duin, perched on the village’s highest The former was the original hotel that
the public. abandonment but was saved and protected From concert hall dune. survived a great fire in 1990 whereas the The hotel that
as a historic building, before reopening in to luxur y hotel by latter was rebuilt following the incident. turned a f ishing
Members of the royalty and heads of state 1979. Today, they welcome guests to their the sea His foresight proved fortuitous and right Both afford stunning sunset views over village around
count among their list of regular guests 265 rooms for a taste of “world luxury by from the start, the hotel attracted the royal the North Sea and sweeping panoramas of
and until the mid-1960s, it was a popular the sea”. families of The Netherlands and Belgium, Noordwijk.
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Hotel Norge, Norway
An icon of Bergen and one of its most Some of its 415 rooms afford different Hamilton Princess Hotel, Bermuda
prominent hotels, the Norge sits at the end views as they look out to the picturesque Nicknamed the Pink Palace for the colour The resort is revered for a number of
of Torgallmenningen, the city’s main square. Lille Lungegaardsvann lake. The views are of its façade, Bermuda’s only luxury urban reasons: its 157 rooms and suites overlook
That puts it in a convenient location, within matched by the cuisine offered at its in- resort has always catered to the elite and the breathtaking Hamilton Harbour; its
walking distance to shops, restaurants and house restaurants, led by Bocuse d’Or gold has counted, among its prolific guests, location places guests within just minutes
cultural highlights. Bergen is surrounded medal winner Ørjan Johannessen. A city hotel Mark Twain (who reportedly loved to smoke of Hamilton city’s top shopping, dining and The Pink Palace
by seven mountains so the hotel is blessed surrounded by cigars on the verandah) and James Bond nightlife hot spots; it’s home to a world- is truly a sight to
with unparalleled vistas, which it cleverly mountains creator Ian Fleming, who drew inspiration class art collection, Bermuda’s only full- behold
makes the most of by fitting rooms with for Dr No from the hotel’s fish tank-lined service hotel marina and its only celebrity
floor-to-ceiling windows. Gazebo Bar. chef restaurant, by Marcus Samuelsson.
Photo courtesy of Hotel Norge Photo courtesy of The Siam Hotel
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