9 years ago
The long awaited event is finally arriving! This year, the Penang Bridge International Marathon managed to attract more than 34,500 participants from 67 countries all over the world, making it Penang’s signature sporting event. The marathon does not only promote an active and healthy lifestyle, but also provides a significant boost to the local tourism industry every year. Aside from just running the race, many of these participants also travel with family and friends and take the opportunity to visit Penang and sample local food and delicacies. During this time, hotels in Penang also benefit from an increased or full occupancy.
Happening this Saturday, 18 November, the marathon will begin at 1.00am with the opening ceremony and various performances, followed by the flag-off of the Full Marathon Category at 2.00am. The Half Marathon will start at 3.00am and the 10km Junior category will start at 6.00am followed by the 10km Open at 6.30am and Fun Run at 7.00am. Runners who can finish the race within the qualifying time for competitive runs will be given a Finisher’s Medal while Fun Runners will get a certificate.
现在大马人都很少用火炭，但是我家依然会用火炭来熬汤。这样熬出来的汤比用电子沙煲的更好喝！
虽然火炭给人的印象是黑露露。但是火炭越看越发亮！记得福建话有句话：黑金黑金，越看越入心！
The Penang Second Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Kedua Pulau Pinang) is a new bridge under construction in Penang, Malaysia. It will connect Batu Kawan on the mainland Seberang Perai and Batu Maung on Penang Island. It will be the second bridge to link the island to the mainland after Penang Bridge. The total length of the RM 3 billion bridge is 24 km (15 mi) and will become the longest bridge in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Merdeka Square is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight (time: 12:00 AM) on August 31, 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the usual venue for the annual Merdeka Parade (National Day Parade).
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, which grandly overlooks the Merdeka Square, is one of the most significant landmarks built by the British. Designed by A. C. Norman who was inspired by Indian Moghul architecture, this building was completed in 1897 and housed the Selangor State Secretariat and later the Supreme Court before being abandoned for a number of years. It now houses the Ministry of Heritage, Culture and Arts.
The field at the Merdeka Square's immediate vicinity was officially renamed 'Dataran Merdeka' on 1 January 1990 in conjunction of Visit Malaysia Year 1990.
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