Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Bloggers Help to Spread Love for the Children at the Penang Shan Children’s Home Association

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited the Penang Shan Children’s Home Association to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.

Penang Shan Children’s Home (PSCH) began as a dream and initiative of Dr. S Balakrishnan in the year 2005. This is a non-religious and a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of orphans, neglected children, dysfunctional families and single parents. The home was built and officially launched on 14th December 2008 by Madam Chan Siew Har. PSCH’s mission is to maximize the attractive opportunities that are stored in the children; to make something happen; to change the ways that things are and to create something that no one else has ever created before for the children, to explore for opportunities; to provide guidance and course correction; maintaining focus on being consistent and persistent. The objectives are both short and on a long term basis. The short term objective is to provide all the children with a safe and supportive environment. The focus will be on the development of physical, mental, emotional, educational, social and recreational skills that will create awareness to structure and mould the child’s future. The longer term development includes the options that are available for the child’s future, supporting them to complete the tertiary education preferably to University level. For those who are unable to complete the basic education, they would be trained in developing their skills by educating them in skill training centers. Through home visits and working with parents, they would like to ensure that eventually the child is reunited with his/her family thus becoming the backbone of the family.


How to help Penang Shan Children’s Home Association?

1.       Adopt-A-Child Program
The average monthly expenditure per child amounts to RM400. This includes lodging, education, meals, transportation and pocket money. Interested members of the public can contact the home.

2.       Donation
The home solely depends on donation to meet the relatively high running cost. They would be very grateful members of the public or private companies can step forward to contribute a one-off or monthly fixed donation. Interested entity can contact the home.

Other Information:
Penang Shan Children’s Home Association
679-D, Jalan Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2292186 / 016-4127711
Fax: 04-2292186
Email: shanchildrenhomepg@yahoo.com

Bloggers Help to Spread Love for the Children at the Children’s Protection Society

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public the Children’s Protection Society to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.


The Children’s Protection Society (CPS) began as an initiative of Dato’ Nazir Ariff when he was President of the Rotary Club in Penang (1991). It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of neglected and/or abandoned children in Penang. It was officially launched in April 1992 by Puan Sri Chua Kah Peng. The objectives of CPS are both immediate and longer-term. The immediate objective is to provide children at risk with a safe, supportive and conducive environment (Shelter). Their concerned and focused areas include the emotional and physical development, education, social and recreational skills. At the same time, CPS aims to work with parents and other family members, so that the child can eventually be reunited with his/her family. In the pipeline, they hope to support projects to enhance community-based facilities for childcare and development in areas where such facilities are lacking. They also try to promote a more general awareness of the issues relating to children at risk by being involved in training and discussions. Hence they work together with various government and non-government organizations to help to develop longer-term strategies and goals.


How to help Children’s Protection Society?

1.      Become a Volunteer: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help.html
Learning and Tuition is always needed - many of our children have missed a substantial amount of school due to their backgrounds, and often find it difficult to catch up with school work. If you are prepared for the extra challenges which many of our children face, and are prepared to commit a regular time a week (can be anything from an hour up).

2.      Sponsor-A-Child Program: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help02.html
Talk to any of our staff if you are interested to sponsor a child

If you want to make a financial donation, please send cheques (payable to Children's Protection Society Pulau Pinang) to CPS at 118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang. CPS is a registered charity home with the Welfare Department so donations will be tax-exempt.

4.       Sponsoring an Activity or Outing: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help04.html
CPS organizes many activities for the children, staff and volunteers. We welcome sponsorship of specific activities. Give us a call if you have any ideas of your own, or would like to hear from us on what sort of activities you could sponsor.


Other Information:
Children’s Protection Society Pulau Pinang
118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 04-8294046
Fax: 04-8294046
Email: cpspg@hotmail.com

Bloggers Help to Spread Love for the Children at The Ramakrishna Ashrama

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited The Ramakrishna Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.


The Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization founded in 1938 under the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami Bhaswarananda Maharaj who was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore. Apart from spiritual activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage, catering for both boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old. The orphanage admits needy orphaned children who are poor and need the help from the society to assist them with basic needs and education. The children in the home are given proper education and are well cared for so that they will grow up to be useful citizens. Besides education, the girls learn traditional dancing, cooking and housekeeping. Children excelling well academically are encouraged to pursue higher education.


How to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama?

The estimated cost to support a child at Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500 per annum. The breakdown cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance: RM300
Miscellaneous: RM100
Donation to The Ramakrishna can be done only via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)

A child with either no parents or with a single parent who supports the child can be admitted to the Ashrama under the following circumstances:
-          He/She is from age 6 and above.
-          The parent or relatives has no means of supporting the child.
-          The child has been mistreated or abused.
(Referred by the Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri or community leaders)

Other Information:
The Ramakrishna Ashrama
No 37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2270869
Fax: 04-2278921
Email: ramkorp@hotmail.com

Friday, February 1, 2013

Hong Kong Tong Pak Fu 糖百府 @ Jalan Burma, Penang

Penang has really bombarded by a lot of nice dessert shop recently!
Even dessert shops from Hong Kong are aiming at our Penang Island too!
This Tong Pak Fu located at Burma Road originally came from Hong Kong.
It's been opened since many months ago and I finally stepped into the shop.
It will be on the same row as Heritage 1962 hotel, but further down. On the left hand side.

Look carefully on your left hand side

They have outdoor seats, mostly for smokers.
And indoor seats

These seats caters to 8 persons for each table

 And also, upstairs

This shop can cater up to 100 person at once

The shop is partially designed by the boss, and every part of it seems to be so beautiful.

This is the menu, my eyes are blinking nonstop because there are too many choices, @.@

麻甩芝麻糖不甩
Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame and Peanut Toppings
Price: RM4.80
Rice balls with black sesame fillings, the rice ball here is so chewy!
You have to eat this together with the black sesame and peanut toppings to make this a perfect match!
Highly recommended!

香港酥炸脆皮鱼皮
Hong Kong Crispy Fried Fish Skin
Price: RM8.80
These fish skin are so so so crispy! You just have to put it into your mouth and close it!
The fish skin will crush in your mouth! Oh by the way, remember to dip the fish skin into their secret recipe soup before you eat it, it makes the fish skin tastes more fresh and yummy!
This is one of their new dishes, must try!

焦糖炖蛋
Creme Brulee
Price: RM7.80
I'm someone who loves egg! Especially dessert that made with egg, cause it will bring out the perfect smell of egg to fulfill my craving towards eggs. This dessert is so special that caramel top is hot but the inner steamed egg is cold, making this dessert special, sweet and lovely!
Highly recommended!

黑芝麻糊
Black Sesame Cream
Price: RM5.80
Oh yeah! This is one of my favourite dessert!
Everytime I have to go to KL 甜品咯咯 or 记得食 to have this!
But now I know where should I have this already! Love the chewy rice ball inside the black sesame cream! Yum yum!
Must try!

陈皮炖原只鸭梨
Double-boiled Snow Pear with Dried Citrus Peel
Price: RM8.80
This is what most of the ladies will order here, this is one of the dessert that will stop coughing and also helps in making your skin better! Although the pear has been boiled twice, but it is still so yummy!
Highly recommended!

心太软配云尼拿雪糕
Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Price: RM12.80
This is one of my favourite here! OMG!
The first bite on the chocolate cake and chocolate lava made my heart melts!
I just can't stop eating it! The portion might be too small, but it is all worth it!
Highly recommended!

芒果拿破仑配云尼拿雪糕
Mango Napoleon with Vanilla Ice Cream
Price: RM10.80
This is my another favourite here! The hardest part of having this dish is the skills of cutting it!
You have to cut it slowly so that you can separate it properly!
The fresh mango is so sweet and everything went perfectly with the less sweet cream!
Highly recommended!

杨枝甘露配芒果雪糕
Chilled Mango Sago Creme with Pomelo and Mango Ice Cream
Price: RM10.80
I'm someone who loves sago in my dessert! This dessert just fulfill my craving towards sago and also pomelo! But it will taste better if it is less sweet. Anyway, loves the mango ice cream! Just remember to finish it before the ice cream melts.
Must try!

 榴莲飘香(大)
Tracka Durian Snow Ice (Large)
Price: RM12.80
Are you a durian lover? Then you will definitely love this dessert!
The durian snow ice will melt in your mouth and conquer your taste bud and fulfill your craving towards durian! I just love it!
Highly recommended!

芝麻秋香
Black Sesame Snow Ice (Regular)
Price: RM7.80
I just love snow ice so so much! Many people thinks that black sesame might taste weird when it is made into ice, but I tell you, it tasted so good that I just can't stop having it!
Must try!


咖喱鱼蛋
Curry Fish Ball
Price: RM6.80
Loving the fish ball here! The curry is not too spicy.
The fish ball have absorbed the curry soup but still keeping the chewy feeling!
Must try!

This is Mr.Eugene, owner of this outlet, friendly and helpful!
Thanks for introducing all the dishes to us.


Hong Kong Tong Pak Fu 糖百府
No 299-F, Jalan Burma, 10050 Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 
12:00pm - 11:00pm (Weekdays)
11:00am - 11:30pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
Rest Day: Every Monday of the 1st and 3rd week of the month