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Palelai Buddhist Temple

Palelai Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bedok, Singapore. It was founded in 1962 by Phrakhru Prakassa Dhammakhun (known mostly as Luang Phor). History Palelai Buddhist temple was originally located at 9 Jalan Nipah and subsequently moved to 49 Bedok Walk to accommodate the growing number of members and devotees. When the temple building was first built at Jalan Nipah, it occupied a land area of only 6 metres by 12 metres. This was sufficient to house three Thai bhikkhus and samaneras. The building was compartmentalised into three sections: one section for the main shrine hall, another section as a multipurpose hall, and the rear section as living quarters. A Thai-style pavilion was added to the building in 1967 with the intention of using it as a proper shrine hall. This building served to facilitate the study and learning of the Dhamma in the Thai tradition. Sunday school as well as Dhamma talks on the life of the Buddha and on Buddhism were conducted regularly at the temple. These served to propagate the Buddhist teachings to the community. To cope with the need of the growing number of Buddhists, Luang Phor had contemplated buying the neighbouring land to increase the land area. However, because the seller asked a high price for the land and the government had zoned the area for road enlargement, the plan was put on hold. Moving Palelai Buddhist Temple to Bedok Walk was mooted in 1968. That year Luang Phor met a wealthy Singaporean, Wee Thiam Siew, who was a Buddhist and owned the plot of land at Bedok Walk that the temple currently occupies. Through his charitable generosity, he sold the plot of land at half the original price. The purchase of the land was funded by voluntary contributions from Thai, Malaysian, and Singaporean Buddhists. Construction of the temple was made possible through financial support from the Buddhist communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, with some assistance from the Department of Religious Affairs of Thailand. Construction took place in 1970 with the foundation stone laid by the Supreme Patriarch Punnasiri Mahathera of Wat Phra Jetuphon in Bangkok. The building was completed in phases and finally consecrated in May 1973. This new location allowed more devotees to participate in the regular Buddhist activities organized at the temple. In 2004, the Executive Committee decided to build an additional building to support the growing number of activities and interests of members and devotees in the areas of meditation and Buddhist education. See also Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple Burmese Buddhist Temple Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple Ti-Sarana Buddhist Association Vipassana Meditation Centre Buddhism in Singapore References External references sites.google.com/site/watpalelai/home
Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal

The Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal is a bus station in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Built in 2004, the terminal serves as the main intercity bus hub for the city, with services to the rest of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, along with Rapid Penang public transit services. Spanning an area of 42,112 sq ft (3,912.3 m2), the terminal, owned by the Penang Island City Council, has a capacity of 1,000. It is also slated to form part of the proposed Mutiara LRT system. History The Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal was constructed in 2004 and officially opened to the public in April 2005, serving as a hub for intercity and transit bus services. In the years after its launch, the terminal faced challenges such as complaints about touts and insufficient amenities. In 2021, Easybook, an online transport service provider, was granted a contract to revamp the terminal. The refurbishment included the integration of universal design amenities, implementation of automated ticketing systems and other infrastructure improvements. The upgrade project was completed in 2024 with a total cost of RM7 million, an increase from the initial estimate of RM6.2 million. UDA Holdings was appointed to manage the terminal, with plans to introduce retail spaces within the facility. The terminal is also set to be part of the proposed Mutiara LRT line, which envisions a transit-oriented development around the terminal including a new train station and a maintenance depot at a nearby public space. Public transport Rapid Penang operates five bus routes through the terminal, connecting it with various parts of George Town. 102: Sungai Nibong bus terminal–Penang National Park–Penang International Airport 303: Sungai Nibong bus terminal–Weld Quay–Bukit Gedung 304: Sungai Nibong bus terminal–Gurney Drive–Bukit Gedung 308: Sungai Nibong bus terminal–Gertak Sanggul 401: Sungai Nibong bus terminal–Weld Quay–Teluk Kumbar See also Penang Sentral References
Woodville, Penang

Woodville is a mansion in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Built in 1925, the building is situated at Northam Road within the city's Central Business District. It was originally the residence of Chinese tycoon Lim Lean Teng. The building is distinguishable from other mansions along the road due to the addition of a dome with a cupola, hastily designed by British architect Joseph Charles Miller. History The mansion was designed by architect Joseph Charles Miller in 1925. Commissioned by Chinese businessman Lim Lean Teng, the building incorporates a canopy clas in oyster glass and a dome – features that had been inspired by the original HSBC Building at Beach Street. Lim believed that these features would set his mansion apart from others along Northam Road, which was commonly referred to as the "Millionaire's Row" at the time. Resembling a French château, the mansion is an example of Miller's "castle mansion" design, which blends classical and modern architectural elements. See also Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Foo Tye Sin Mansion Homestead Macalister Mansion Pinang Peranakan Mansion Suffolk House References
Bank of China Building (Penang)

The Bank of China Building is a historical building in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Completed in 1905, the office building, situated at Beach Street within the city's Central Business District (CBD), originally served as the offices of the Netherlands Trading Society (NTS). Following a series of acquisitions, the building changed ownership multiple times. It was acquired by Algemene Bank Nederland, then by ABN AMRO and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Eventually, it was sold to the Bank of China, which relocated its Penang branch to the building in 2017. History Scott and Co., which was owned by Francis Light's trading partner James Scott, had originally built seafronting warehouses along Beach Street. In 1903, the Netherlands Trading Society (NTS) acquired a portion of the warehouses that was occupied by the Criterion Tiffin Rooms. The NTS was in the midst of building its presence in the Dutch East Indies and by 1888, it had opened a branch in George Town. The present-day building, on the site acquired by the NTS, was designed by architects and civil engineers Wilson & Neubronner. Completed in 1905, the building originally faced Crown Road, where the British East India Company's offices were located. The road and offices have since been demolished to make way for the present-day HSBC Building. In 1964, the NTS was merged into Algemene Bank Nederland, which in turn was merged with AMRO Bank to form ABN AMRO in 1991. In 2007, ABN AMRO was acquired by a consortium consisting of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Fortis and Banco Santander. The 2008 financial crisis forced a restructuring exercise that placed the Penang branch under RBS. As a result of continued losses, RBS opted to consolidate its global operations, leading to the sale of the building in 2014 as part of its consolidation process. The decision to sell the building in its original state was supported by local historians concerned about the potential demolition of the building. The Bank of China eventually acquired the building and relocated its Penang branch to the premises in 2017. Description The building was designed in Neoclassical style, featuring a series of arches rendered with keystoning. The turret was initially designed with a domed shape, but it was later modified to its current square shape. See also Standard Chartered Bank building HSBC Building OCBC Building Foo Tye Sin Mansion References
Penang Plaza

Penang Plaza is a shopping mall within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Burmah Road within the city's Central Business District (CBD), the 10-storey 138,222 sq ft (12,841.2 m2) retail complex was the city's first shopping mall. Completed in 1982, it comprises three retail floors, a seven-storey tower that accommodates offices and maintenance spaces, and 88 car park bays. The mall serves as an annexe to the adjacent Hotel Royal. Giant is the main anchor tenant of the mall, which has experienced declining footfall due to the emergence of newer shopping malls throughout the city. History Penang Plaza was built in 1982, making it the first shopping mall in Penang. It preceded the completions of Komtarα and Island Plazaβ, although GAMA Supermarket & Departmental Store had been opened in 1967. Penang Plaza, Komtar and GAMA emerged as the three primary shopping destinations of George Town by the late 1980s. Both the mall and the adjacent 21-storey Dorsett Penang Hotel were owned by local real estate company Faber Kompleks. The hotel was managed by Dorsett Hospitality International, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Far East Consortium. Dorsett Penang Hotel was reportedly the first Dorsett hotel that was managed without ownership of the property. In 2008, Hotel Royal Limited, a Singapore-based hospitality company, acquired both Penang Plaza and the adjacent hotel. Penang Plaza had a net value of RM18.9 million as of 31 December 2007. The mall underwent renovations from 2009 to 2010. Despite the refurbishments, it struggled with dwindling foot traffic due to competition from newer shopping malls throughout George Town and was referred to as a "white elephant" by local media. Both the mall and the hotel were also impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading Hotel Royal Limited to lay off hotel staff. However, the mall remained operational for the duration of the pandemic. Location Penang Plaza is situated at the junction of Burmah Road and Jalan Larut, within George Town's Central Business District. Notes ^αKomtar was topped out in 1985. ^βIsland Plaza was opened in 1995. See also List of shopping malls in Malaysia References
OCBC Building (Penang)

The OCBC Building is a historical building in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Completed in 1938, the office building, situated at Beach Street within the city's Central Business District (CBD), forms part of the Penang branch of the OCBC Bank. History Singapore-based Oversea-Chinese Bank Limited – a predecessor to the OCBC Bank – opened its Penang branch at 24 Beach Street in 1920. It moved to the present-day site in the following year. After the Wall Street crash of 1929, the Oversea-Chinese Bank merged with the Chinese Commercial Bank and Ho Hong Bank to form OCBC in 1932. As the economy rebounded, OCBC's Penang branch was reopened in 1934. The building, originally constructed in the 1880s, underwent renovations that were completed by 1938, incorporating designs from Charles Geoffrey Boutcher. In the 1960s, OCBC relocated its Penang branch to a newly constructed building nearby. In 2014, OCBC launched its new premier banking centre, which includes the current building as well as adjacent structures such as the 1886 Building and Kongsoon House. The premier banking centre, costing RM5 million, is OCBC's largest in Malaysia, spanning a total of 8,000 sq ft (740 m2). Description The building was designed in Art Deco style, featuring a dull grey façade surfaced in Shanghai plaster. The top two levels were constructed with vertical plaster columns, incorporating a ring motif that frames the central section. See also Bank of China Building Foo Tye Sin Mansion HSBC Building Standard Chartered Bank building References
HSBC Building (Penang)

The HSBC Building is a historical building in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Opened in 1951, the office building, situated at Downing Street within the city's Central Business District, houses the Penang branch of HSBC. History HSBC established its presence in Malaysia in 1884 with the opening of its first branch in George Town. The branch was initially housed within the Logan Building at Beach Street. The present-day HSBC Building occupies the site that was previously home to a telegraph office. As banks began to establish offices around the northern end of Beach Street, HSBC acquired the site and commissioned a three-storey building with a domed tower. The building was designed by architects and civil engineers Wilson & Neubronner in Neoclassical style, with its domed tower bearing resemblance to that of the adjacent Bank of China Building. Construction was completed at a cost of $250,000 (Straits dollar) and HSBC moved into the premises in 1906. The building, standing at a height of 120 ft (37 m), was considered the tallest in George Town until the completion of the nearby railway station, and held the distinction of being the first in Penang to be equipped with electric lifts. The original HSBC building was destroyed by Allied bombardment during World War II. Following the war, in 1948, HSBC made the decision to reconstruct the building while temporarily operating its Penang branch from the India House. By 1949, the 200 piles required to support the new foundations had been driven. The new building cost $1.5 million (Malayan dollar) and was inaugurated by British high commissioner Henry Gurney in 1951. The first building in George Town to be completed after the war, it was also the tallest in the city, until the completion of the adjacent Tuanku Syed Putra Building in 1962. Description The building was designed in Art Deco style, featuring elements commonly found in bank offices in Shanghai, which by the time of the building's completion in the early 1950s was already going out of fashion. The lower two levels are rusticated while the four upper floors incorporate a different façade. See also Foo Tye Sin Mansion OCBC Building Standard Chartered Bank building References
Boustead Tower

Menara Boustead Penang, formerly known as PSCI Tower, is an office building within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Northam Road within the city's Central Business District (CBD), the 21-storey building was completed in 1994. It was sold to Boustead Holdings in 2006. Apart from Boustead, IWG plc is one of the major tenants of the tower. History The building, originally named PSCI Tower after its owner, Penang Shipbuilding and Construction Industries (PSCI), was completed in 1994. It comprises a 21-storey office block with a five-storey car park annex on a 6,672 m2 (71,820 sq ft) plot of land. In 2006, PSCI sold the building to Boustead Holdings for RM54 million due to mounting debts. The building has since become home to both governmental and private tenants. In 2017, IWG plc established a 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) business centre under the Regus brand within the tower, making it the company's third office in Penang after Bayan Lepas and Gurney Paragon. This was followed by the China Construction Bank, which opened its Penang branch within the building in 2023. However, reports in 2020 indicated that Boustead planned to sell the building as part of its asset rationalisation. See also List of tallest buildings in George Town References
MWE Plaza

MWE Plaza is an office building within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at the junction of Farquhar and Leith streets within the city's Central Business District (CBD), the 25-storey building was opened in 1996. It is owned by MWE Holdings, which was founded by Low Hock Peng, the father of international fugitive Jho Low. History MWE Holdings was founded by Low Hock Peng and initially operated in the textile manufacturing industry before diversifying into real estate. In 1994, the company raised RM30 million through bonds for the construction of the 25-storey MWE Plaza, which was completed by 1996. In 2021, MWE Plaza became embroiled in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal when the Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered the seizure of Low's assets, some of which were kept at the Maybank branch within the building. In the years leading to the court order, Low's son Jho Low had gained international notoriety for his central role in the scandal. Jho Low cited government prosecution against his family as the reason for his refusal to return to Malaysia to face charges of money laundering and criminal breach of trust. See also List of tallest buildings in George Town References
Aeroporto Internazionale di Kuching

L'Aeroporto Internazionale di Kucking, spesso abbreviato in KIA, (malese: Lapangan Terbang Kuching) (IATA: KCH, ICAO: WBGG) è un aeroporto internazionale di ingresso malese situato sulla costa occidentale dell'isola del Borneo, a circa 11 chilometri a sud della città di Kuching nello Stato federato di Sarawak. La struttura è dotata di una pista di asfalto lunga 2454 m, l'altitudine è di 27 m, l'orientamento della pista è RWY 07-25. L'aeroporto è aperto al traffico commerciale. Presso l'aeroporto è ospitato il 7º Squadrone della 2ª Divisione Aerea della Aeronautica Militare Malese. Statistiche PasseggeriAnno01.000.0002.000.0003.000.0004.000.0005.000.0006.000.00020082010201220142016201820202022PasseggeriTraffico annuale.mw-chart-2472431c719aab86cac8f4d84ba86afaddfa1caabad31293c07aa1a3041d5c383f581e916a9d430677f4b7828ffa5590e68f1e6ea10af231dbcea794e97bef6d__zr5940161-cls-31144579:hover{pointer-events:none}.mw-chart-2472431c719aab86cac8f4d84ba86afaddfa1caabad31293c07aa1a3041d5c383f581e916a9d430677f4b7828ffa5590e68f1e6ea10af231dbcea794e97bef6d__zr5940161-cls-31144580:hover{cursor:pointer;fill:rgba(0,0,0,1)}.mw-chart-2472431c719aab86cac8f4d84ba86afaddfa1caabad31293c07aa1a3041d5c383f581e916a9d430677f4b7828ffa5590e68f1e6ea10af231dbcea794e97bef6d__zr5940161-cls-31144581:hover{cursor:pointer}.mw-chart-2472431c719aab86cac8f4d84ba86afaddfa1caabad31293c07aa1a3041d5c383f581e916a9d430677f4b7828ffa5590e68f1e6ea10af231dbcea794e97bef6d__zr5940161-cls-31144582:hover{cursor:pointer;fill:rgba(82,130,235,1)}.mw-chart-2472431c719aab86cac8f4d84ba86afaddfa1caabad31293c07aa1a3041d5c383f581e916a9d430677f4b7828ffa5590e68f1e6ea10af231dbcea794e97bef6d__zr5940161-cls-31144583:hover{cursor:pointer;fill:rgba(0,0,0,0)} Note Voci correlate Aeroporti in Malaysia Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Aeroporto Internazionale di Kuching Collegamenti esterni (EN) KUCHING INTL da worldaerodata.com (EN) Pilot information for Kuching International Airport da ourairports.com (EN) KCH Airport da Great Circle Mapper URL consultato il 17 marzo 2014. (EN) Kuching International Airport da Malaysia Airports
Kuching International Airport

Kuching International Airport (IATA: KIA) is een luchthaven in het uiterste westen van de Maleisische deelstaat Sarawak, op Noord-Borneo, 11 km ten zuiden van Kuching. De luchthaven heeft een gemengd publiek en militair gebruik en is basis van No. 7 Squadron RMAF van de Koninklijke Maleisische luchtmacht. De luchthaventerminal kan vijf miljoen passagiers per jaar verwerken en is de op drie na drukste luchthaven van Maleisië. In 2023 verwerkte KIA 5.327.787 passagiers met een overeenkomstig volume van 45.598 vluchten. In hetzelfde jaar werden 43.606 metrische ton vracht verwerkt. Het is een hub van AirAsia.
Port lotniczy Kuching

Port lotniczy Kuching – port lotniczy położony 15 km na południe od Kuching, na Borneo. Jest jednym z największyych portów lotniczych Malezji. W 2006 obsłużył 3 196 352 pasażerów. Linie lotnicze i połączenia AirAsia (Bandar Seri Begawan [od 12 czerwca 2008], Bintulu, Johor Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Makau, Miri, Penang, Sibu) AirAsia Indonesia AirAsia (Dżakarta, Bali [od 2 maja 2008]) Batavia Air (Dżakarta, Pontianak) Hornbill Skyways (Mukah, Tanjung Manis) Malaysia Airlines (Bintulu, Johor Bahru, Guangzhou, Hongkong, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Miri, Sibu, Singapur) Malaysia Airlines MASwings (Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Mukah, Sibu, Tanjung Manis) Royal Brunei Airlines (Bandar Seri Begawan) SilkAir (Singapur) Xiamen Airlines (Xiamen) Cargo DHL Gading Sari Aviation Services MASkargo Transmile Air Services
Aeroportul Internațional Kuching

Aeroportul Internațional Kuching (IATA: KCH, ICAO: WBGG) este un aeroport din Kuching, Kuching⁠(d), Kuching⁠(d), Sarawak, Malaysia ce deservește zona Kuching⁠(d)[[Kuching (division of Sarawak)|​]]. Aeroportul a fost tranzitat în 2021 de 839.876 de pasageri. A fost deschis în 26 septembrie 1950. Situat la o altitudine de 89 m, aeroportul dispune de 1 pistă. Infrastructură Piste Aeroportul dispune de o singură pistă. Pista are orientarea 07/25. Terminale Note Vezi și
Міжнародний аеропорт Кучинга

Міжнародний аеропорт Кучинг (KIA) (IATA: KCH, ICAO: WBGG) — міжнародний аеропорт, що обслуговує весь південно-західний регіон штату Саравак, Малайзія. Він розташований за 11 км (6,8 миля) на південь від центру міста Кучинг. Історія Злітно-посадкова смуга в Кучингу вперше була побудована на 7-й милі (Букіт Стабар) у 1938 році, її розміри становили 700 ярдів (640 м) завдовжки та 300 ярдів (270 м) завширшки. Будівництво терміналу аеропорту було завершено пізніше та відкрито для використання 26 вересня 1950 року. Міжнародний аеропорт Кучинга став воротами до Саравака, Брунею та Північного Борнео (Сабах, як його називають сьогодні). Примітки
EPF Tower

EPF Tower is an office building within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Northam Road within the city's Central Business District (CBD), the 23-storey building was completed in 2002. It accommodates a branch of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), a federal pension fund, as well as financial and banking firms such as Prudential, Maybank, PwC and IHS Markit. History EPF Tower is located on a 1.69-acre (0.68 ha) plot adjacent to the defunct Runnymede Hotel as part of a mixed-use development by Runnymede Hotels. In 1999, Runnymede Hotels received approval from the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) for the project, which included the present-day building, two additional office blocks and the refurbishment of the hotel. The construction of EPF Tower was completed by 2002. The project has faced controversy, with only the EPF Tower being completed. In 2016, Runnymede Hotels demolished the ancillary buildings at the defunct hotel, sparking outrage from heritage activists. Built in 1921, the three-storey hotel had previously served as a British Army base and later as a Malaysian Army facility before being acquired by Runnymede Hotels in 2014. In response to the criticism from heritage activists, Mayor Patahiyah Ismail stated that Runnymede Hotels' planning permission from 1999 remained valid due to the completion of the EPF Tower. In 2018, it was reported that Runnymede Hotels entered into an agreement with Ritz-Carlton to redevelop the hotel. See also List of tallest buildings in George Town References