Gurney Paragon CNY decoration/ 葛尼百利宫迎新春2020

Replicating a Chinese village brimming with cherry blossom trees, blooming flowers and hanging red lanterns to welcome the Lunar New Year 2020. Immersed yourself with Spring festivity atmosphere here. Don't miss the display of traditional old Shanghai antique & vintage collectibles, along the walkway nearby.

一座充满中国风情的村庄，盛开的樱花树，春花齐放，四周悬挂红灯笼，迎接2020年农历新年到来。尽情地沉浸在这浓厚春季节日气氛中。附近某处摆放/展示了一些传统上海旧古董和收藏品，可别错过噢~!

Roti Canai @ Jalan Tengah Flat/ "中路” 组屋下的印度煎饼

Occupied one corner at front entrance of Sin Kim Sing Cafe, this is the Jalan Tengah Flat well known hawker stall selling Roti Canai in the morning. This stall is run by three generations of Indian family, and each family member has his/her own specific duty. Due to huge patrons at weekends, some of the young family members will come to help at stall. The experience of such busy yet harmonious atmosphere at stall is quite exceptional. Contrary to regular Roti Canai stalls/ shops that sell variety of Roti Canai , this stall owners only selling two types of Roti Canai, plain Roti Canai and egg Roti Canai. Each Roti Canai is expertly cooked to golden crispy before taking off the big frying pan, quickly fluffing up by edges, then irregularly tearing into pieces barehanded, and serving with homemade dhal curry to customers in waiting. The hot and crispy Roti Canai mixes superbly well with its moderate spicy and sweet dhal curry, perfectly matched. Bet you could just be like me can't help gobbling down one piece after another. So mouth-watering! Don't be shy to ask for extra dhal curry, the proprietor is happily to serve you. Still looking for best Roti Canai on island? This is probably the stall you're not going to miss, best in Penang! 

在新金星茶室门前，或许提及 "Jalan Tengah 组屋下" 印象会更深刻些，有一档非常出名的家庭似印度煎饼。这档口由三代家族成员经营着，而每位家庭成员都各施其职，忙中有序。周末为了应付众多食客， 家族一些年轻成员也会过来档口帮忙，三代家人忙得不亦乐乎，乐融融，实数少见的小贩摆卖奇景。与众印度煎饼摊口/店不同，此摊口仅售卖两种口味，即普通煎饼和鸡蛋煎饼。年迈的老夫妇站在大煎锅前，耐心地反复翻转每片煎饼，煎至均匀金色酥脆才起锅。而站在一旁的儿子迅速酱煎饼拍了三两下, 驱散些热气，然后徒手撕成零散，配自制的扁豆咖喱送上桌或打包。热腾腾的煎饼沾上甜辣适中的扁豆咖喱，吃起来超酥脆爽口，堪称完美配搭。吃下第一口后，就情不自禁地一块又一块酱煎饼送进口里，停不了口。甜辣的扁豆咖喱可真开胃，如果不够，可以要求年轻老板额外添加。还在寻找槟岛上最好吃的印度煎饼？那这档您绝对不容错过的！

Tzu Chi Recycling Education Centre (Sungai Nibong)/ 慈济环保教育站 (双溪里蒙)

Located at Taman Sri Nibong, originally an abandoned hawker food center run by MBPP (formerly MPPP), nowadays this place has turned out to be Tzu Chi Recycling Education Centre, established since 2011. Apart from being recycling centre, public are encouraged to come in personally to learn the proper way of sorting and recycling the wastes. Within this recycling centre, a group of volunteers has setup a corner called “Book Adoption Center”, which allows public to adopt or donate (purchase) used/ recycled books, recruits volunteers to manage, to share and to promote ideology of recycling used books. It's never too late to start recycling, let's do it now! 

槟岛西南县位于"斯里里蒙花园"，原本是座荒废的市政厅小贩饮食中心，如今却摇身一变成为了慈济环保教育站。和一位大师兄聊了一下，得知这间环保站成立于2011，到今年已快第九个年头了。而且这一路走来可不容易呢！除了作为一般环保回收中心，中心负责人更提倡民众前来亲身体验和学习正确垃圾分类的环保意识。 此外，这环保站还开拓了一个空间名为"书籍领养中心“， 让民众随喜领养或随缘乐捐（购买）二手回收书籍， 鼓励民众前来当志工管理，分享与传递书籍环保理念。爱护地球， 从你我开始， 今天就开始环保吧！

大满清香粥/ Tai Buan Porridge

路过南华医院街时，巧遇在某间老旧店屋售卖清粥的一对老夫妇, ”大满清香粥“, 里头几乎坐满了食客。用手机上网查了一下，据报道此档业主已营业超过50多年了, 槟城著名老字之一，卖的是正宗潮州粥。此时炎热天气， 来碗清粥，医肚清肠，想必爽口开胃。多种古早风味配料供选，单单卤味料理就有多样选择了, 卤肉，卤鸭，卤肠，卤内脏，卤豆干等等。还有菜圃蛋，咸菜，咸蛋，豆干等。点了一碗清粥配卤瘦肉，卤蛋，菜圃蛋和咸蛋。有别于广州粥，潮州粥的米饭煮得比较完整，粒粒鲜明，水份也比较多，清香顺口。卤料腌制得非常入味， 咸味适中，不会太咸。菜圃蛋看似普通，味道和口味却是一级棒， 超好吃的！沾着自家调配的辣椒酱，辛辣开胃，食欲不禁大增，再添加一碗清粥，此刻无比满足也！价钱个人觉得贵了些， 但不会阻碍俺下次再来回味。此店家的清粥，居千二层"清水宫"之后，吃了会让俺流连忘返，回味无穷， 实在好吃！

Passing by this old shop selling traditional porridge by old couple, Tai Buan Porridge, located near the junction between Muntri Street and Leith Street. Interestingly the proprietor selling the porridge on food pushcart at entrance of the shop. A quick googled online revealed that this old couple has been in business for more than 50 years and serving the best Teochew styled porridge in town. Nothing better than having a porridge meal at this time of extreme hot afternoon. Wide variety of tempting traditional side dishes such as braised meat, braised duck, braised pork innards, braised tofu, salted vegetables, to name a few, were available to be served with porridge. Spoiled with choices displayed in front, and with few customers waiting at the back, hurriedly ordered braised lean meat, braised egg, preserved radish omelette and salted egg. This Teochew styled porridge was distinctively different than Cantonese styled porridge in term of its appearance. The rice grains were perfectly cooked to its softness, not lumpy yet slightly watery.The braised meats were well marinated, moderate salty taste, very much suited my taste buds. Personally I liked the preserved radish omelette the most, it may look ordinary, but tasted superbly delicious with its crunchiness. Dipped with homemade chili sauce, the spiciness really increased my appetite, I could not help but ordered another bowl of porridge, truly satisfied. Though the food pricing is quite expensive, however it will not deter me from coming back again very soon. This traditional porridge is as good as the one I ate at "Temple of Thousand And Two Steps" which is my all time favorite porridge in Penang. Certainly one of best Teochew styled porridge on the island!

Queensbay Mall Majestic Ocean Palace/ 皇后湾海龙宫

今年槟岛购物广场的新春佳节布置与往年相比似乎逊色了许多，视觉上有些单调，缺乏创意和心思。这难道是未来经济不景气的预兆？！尽管如此，槟岛众四大购物广场当中，显然的还是皇后湾比较有看头，比较出众。今年的设计和布置主题 ”海龙宫”，打造出海底生物和宫廷景色，五颜六色，七彩缤纷，还别有一番特色。即将来临的农历新年生肖虽属鼠，但龙哥哥却已迫不急待提前出 "海龙宫“ 和大家一起共庆新春佳节！

Compared to previous years, the decoration for coming Chinese New Year among Big Four shopping malls on island are visibly uninteresting, lack of creativity and excitement. Is this an early signs of economy depression for 2020? Nevertheless, of these Big Four shopping malls, obviously Queensbay Mall is the one most outstanding and attractive. The theme of this year's design is "Majestic Ocean Palace", displaying multiples underwater creatures and palace scenery, colorful and vibrant. The first day of Chinese New Year of 2020 falls on January 25th (Saturday). According to Chinese zodiac, 2020 is a Year of the Rat.

  

Hot N Spicy Ali Nasi Lemak/ 全城热辣 “阿里辣死你妈”

Bet you would be tempted at how proprietors preparing the nasi lemak at a glance. The proprietors are so considerate, wrapping the nasi lemak fully in banana leaf, nowadays not many will do so. This is probably one of the reason why most people called this stall the best nasi lemak on island. Ordered one packet of anchovies nasi lemak. The rice still warm when opened, maybe just packed. The flavorful sambal was superbly hot and spicy, and mixed well with fragrant rice. If the sambal could be more thicker and slightly less spicy, than this nasi lemak would be perfect. The portion was decent with its price. Four variety of nasi lemak are available, anchovies (ikan bilis), egg, squid (sotong) and prawn (udang) with same price, RM1.80 each packet. Those haven't tried yet, you got to try this Ali Nasi Lemak at least once in your lifetime, don't be regret later. 👍
*** Be warned that the sambal is distinctly spicy, eat at your own risk!

看着档主们准备椰浆饭时，被那红彤彤的叁峇给吸引住了。档主还如此体贴用心，椰浆饭完全是用香蕉叶包裹着，类似包装在槟城几乎少见了。这也许为什么许多食客都称此档为槟岛最好吃的椰浆饭。打开时，椰浆饭仍然温热，或许刚包装不久。热辣香味的叁峇天衣无缝地和椰浆饭混合在一起，吃起来蛮美味好吃的。叁峇的辣度加上热烈的天气，边吃边流汗，几狼狈下。如果叁峇可以更浓一些，辣度少一点，这绝对是完美的椰浆饭。一包的分量适中，价格还合理。共四种配料椰浆饭可供选择，江鱼仔（ikan bilis），鸡蛋，鱿鱼（sotong）和虾（udang），每包一样价钱一块八毛。没试吃过的朋友，不妨一试，不留遗憾！😋
*** 温馨提醒：此档的叁峇是非一般地辣，吃前请三思和注意噢~！

Penang Smart Parking (PSP)/ 槟城智能停车系统

Penang Smart Parking (PSP) is smartphone app-based parking system initiated by state government back in August 2019 to replace the paper parking coupons. 

槟城智能停车系统 (简称PSP) 是槟州政府于2019年8月开始启动，以取代纸质停车券。

This app-based parking system is claimed to be first of its kind in Malaysia.

这项应用程序的停车系统堪称马来西亚首创。

No change to parking rate, 80 sen per hour on the island, and 40 sen per hour on the mainland.

停车收费没有任何变动，槟岛每小时80仙，威省每小时40仙。

The chargeable parking hours is from 8am to 6pm daily, except on Sundays and Public Holidays.

停车收费时间为每天上午八点钟至下午六点钟, 周日和公共假日免收费。

This new parking system can be seen mostly in George Town and Bukit Mertajam area. Look out for the new parking signboard as shown below.

目前，这项新停车系统已在乔治市和大山脚多条道路启动了。新的停车招牌如下图所示。

How to register and reload Penang Smart Parking (PSP) App?
如何注册和充值槟城智能停车 (PSP）应用程序？

First, download the application (App) from Google Play for Android users and App Store for iPhone users. Scan the QR code below.

首先，Android用户可以从Google Play，而iPhone用户可以从App Store下载相关应用程序。请扫描以下的QR数码。

Alternatively, you can purchase parking eKupon from authorized agent as listed in official website.

另外，您也可以从官方网站上找出授权的代理人，并向他们购买停车eKupon。
https://psp.penang.my/ekuponagent.php

Once successfully downloaded the App, tap on [Open].

成功下载应用程序后，按[Open]。

Read the terms and conditions about using the App, tick the small box at the bottom, and tap on [Next].

阅读有关使用该应用程序的条款和条件，并在底部的小方框中打勾，然后按[Next]。

Enter the information as required, then tap on [Request TAC]. Wait for a moment, the TAC no. will be SMSed to you registered phone number.

输入所需个人信息，然后按[Request TAC]。稍等片刻，您将收到一则具有TAC号码的短信。

Enter the 6 digits TAC you just received, you will be prompted if your TAC verification is successful. Tap on [OK] .

输入您刚收到的六个数字的TAC号码，如果TAC验证成功，您将收到以下提示。按[OK]。

Next, you're required to input some personal information, tap on [OK] when done.

输入一些个人资料后，按 [OK]。

Your registration is successful, tap on [NEXT].

您已成功注册了，按[NEXT]。

This App requires the GPS activation, tap on [Allow].

应用程序征求您打开“全球定位系统”（简称GPS)，按[Allow]。

Now, you're at Login page. Enter your 8 digits access code.

您现在处于登录页面。请输入您八个数字的密码。

Select your prefer Local Council? You can switch between these two Local Councils at anytime.

请选择您想要的市政厅？ 您可以随时在这两市政厅之间切换。

As of now, this App is available in English version (EN) and Bahasa Malaysia version (BM).

目前，此应用程序仅支持英文 (EN) 和马来文 (BM) 版本。

To change to BM version, tap on [BM] at the top right corner.

若想转换为马来文版本，请按右上角的[BM]。

Tap on menu (3X3 dots) at the top left corner, then tap on [Register Vehicle].

按左上角的菜单 (3X3点)，然后按[Register Vehicle]。

Tap on [ADD], enter your car plate no. and car description, then tap [ADD] again. 

按[ADD]，输入您的车牌号和型号，再次按[ADD]。

You can add as many car as you want, just tap on [ADD].

您可以注册多部汽车，只需按[ADD]。

To delete any registered car, tap on the car Plate No., then tap on [YES].

若要删除任何已注册的汽车，请按车牌号码，然后按[YES]。

Tap on arrow sign at the top left corner, you will be directed to Main page.

按左上角的箭头标志，重返主页。

The [Find Parking] allows you to view the availability of parking lots.
[Find Parking]可以显示当下各道路的停车空位的数量。




Tap on [Park N Pay], your account balance is insufficient (RM0.00), tap on [RELOAD NOW].
您的户口目前余额不足，需要充值，按 [RELOAD NOW]。

Tap on [Credit/ Debit/ FPX/ e-Wallet], select the amount you would like reload into your App, minimum amount is RM10, then tap on [OK]. 

Note: Due to security policy, no screenshot is allowed after this step. Fret not, the process of reloading is pretty easy and straightforward.

按[Credit/ Debit/ FPX/ e-Wallet]，选择您想要充值的金额，最低金额为RM10，然后按[OK]。

注：基于安全政策理由，此步骤之后系统不允许截图。但别担心，充值金额程序其实还蛮简单容易。

Successfully reloaded RM10 into the App.

已成功充值十块马币于应用程式。

How to use Penang Smart Parking (PSP) App?

如何使用槟城智能停车 (PSP) 应用程序？

After parking your car, open the PSP App, enter your 8 digits access code, now you're in the Main page.

当您将车停放好了，打开 PSP 应用程式，输入您的八个数字的密码，进入系统主页。

Tap on [Park N Pay], then tap on [Select Vehicle] and select your vehicle, enter parking duration, and tap on [OK].
按[Park N Pay]，然后按[Select Vehicle], 选择您的车辆，输入所需停车时间，再按[OK]。

System will prompt you to confirm the payment, tap on [CONFIRM].
系统将提示您确认付款，按[CONFIRM]。

A message will pop out to confirm your parking. At the same time, you will also receive the SMS confirmation from Penang Smart Parking. Tap on [OK] to return to main page.

一则信息将弹出来，确认您的停车付费。同一时间，您也将收到一则手机确认短信。 按[OK]返回主页。

At the Main page, system will display the Active Parking information, and you may extend the parking hour as you wish. Be alert to parking end time to avoid getting parking summon.

回到主页，系统将显示您停车信息，您也可以根据需求延长停车时间。请注意停车结束时间，以免接到超时罚款传票。

For more information and latest updates, follow the Penang Smart Parking official website.

若想获取更多相关信息和最新更新，可以上到官方网站查询 
https://psp.penang.my/index.php