Comments for RAY http://www.raymondtan.net a drop of golden sun Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:14:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on LRT Extension to Subang Jaya by LRT Station No. 9 « USJ 18 Neighbourhood Watch http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=913#comment-4598 LRT Station No. 9 « USJ 18 Neighbourhood Watch Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:09:21 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=913#comment-4598 [...] plan, elevation views & sections, details of route alignment, car parks, etc. are now available for public inspection during office hours at MPSJ until 14 December 2009. Expert opinions are [...] [...] plan, elevation views & sections, details of route alignment, car parks, etc. are now available for public inspection during office hours at MPSJ until 14 December 2009. Expert opinions are [...]

]]> Comment on Ng Boo Bee by Alec Ewe http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=710#comment-4366 Alec Ewe Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:13:57 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=710#comment-4366 Ng Boo Bee, owner of Penang Bazaar, is husband to my great grandmother Ewe Keoh Neoh. My father's grandaunty. Penang Bazaar is the centre of bargain stalls in downtown George Town. It is located opposite Mydin store along Penang Road. It was started in 1904-1905 and was built by Ewe Hock Chye (Ewe Keoh Neoh Elder brother)soon after bought over by Ng Boo Bee. Ng Boo Bee, who came to Malaya as a penniless lad, made his fortune in the tin mines of Taiping. He decided to build the Penang Bazaar as a way to help his fellow Hokkien people, so that they can have a headstart upon arriving in Penang. Although Penang Bazaar was initially started to help the Hokkien immigrants, eventually he opened it to everybody. At that time, rent was collected on a daily basis, and it was only about 15 or 20 cents a day. According to Penny, although some books mentioned that the Penang Bazaar once housed a theatre, it was never used as one. After Penang Bazaar became successful, it attracted others from opening similar bazaars, including the Piccadilly Bazaar, which was located behind it. During its haydays, Penang Bazaar was an upmarket shopping place. You can buy crystalware there. Even Elizabeth Arden cosmetics were sold there. My friend's mother even bought a kimono at the Penang Bazaar. Tenants at Penang Bazaar who became successful moved on to open their own shops at Campbell Street. Initially, Penang Bazaar was just one storey. 20-30 years after it was built, the upstairs were added. It initially housed a coffee shop. After the Second World War, it became the Broadway Cafe. Then in the 70s-80's, it housed Yuyi Departmental Store, which sold goods from China. Today, the upstairs houses a Chinese Medical Hall. The Penang Bazaar celebrated its 100th anniversay in 2006. Ng Boo Bee, owner of Penang Bazaar, is husband to my great grandmother Ewe Keoh Neoh. My father’s grandaunty.
Penang Bazaar is the centre of bargain stalls in downtown George Town. It is located opposite Mydin store along Penang Road. It was started in 1904-1905 and was built by Ewe Hock Chye (Ewe Keoh Neoh Elder brother)soon after bought over by Ng Boo Bee.
Ng Boo Bee, who came to Malaya as a penniless lad, made his fortune in the tin mines of Taiping. He decided to build the Penang Bazaar as a way to help his fellow Hokkien people, so that they can have a headstart upon arriving in Penang. Although Penang Bazaar was initially started to help the Hokkien immigrants, eventually he opened it to everybody. At that time, rent was collected on a daily basis, and it was only about 15 or 20 cents a day. According to Penny, although some books mentioned that the Penang Bazaar once housed a theatre, it was never used as one.
After Penang Bazaar became successful, it attracted others from opening similar bazaars, including the Piccadilly Bazaar, which was located behind it.
During its haydays, Penang Bazaar was an upmarket shopping place. You can buy crystalware there. Even Elizabeth Arden cosmetics were sold there. My friend’s mother even bought a kimono at the Penang Bazaar. Tenants at Penang Bazaar who became successful moved on to open their own shops at Campbell Street.
Initially, Penang Bazaar was just one storey. 20-30 years after it was built, the upstairs were added. It initially housed a coffee shop. After the Second World War, it became the Broadway Cafe. Then in the 70s-80’s, it housed Yuyi Departmental Store, which sold goods from China. Today, the upstairs houses a Chinese Medical Hall.

The Penang Bazaar celebrated its 100th anniversay in 2006.

]]> Comment on Kempen Balik Kampung Rumah Selamat - Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2009 by Kempen - Blog - 14 Sep 2009 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=915#comment-4362 Kempen - Blog - 14 Sep 2009 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:09:37 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=915#comment-4362 [...] RAY › Kempen Balik Kampung Rumah Selamat - Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2009 [...] [...] RAY › Kempen Balik Kampung Rumah Selamat - Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2009 [...]

]]> Comment on Embarrassing cousin brother by bayi http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=920#comment-4333 bayi Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:00:05 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=920#comment-4333 Surely Kerismuddin also aspires to be the PM one day. *shudder* Surely Kerismuddin also aspires to be the PM one day. *shudder*

]]> Comment on Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia by Edwin http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=918#comment-4287 Edwin Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:19:11 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=918#comment-4287 any being discriminated ?! any being discriminated ?!

]]> Comment on ‘Cow-head’ protesters by Eddie http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=903#comment-4068 Eddie Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:58:03 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=903#comment-4068 Under the law, police is empowered to take action to prevent or stop anyone who "suspect" will be committing crime. They should be charged for seditious offence and threatening offence, it was so obvious. Under the law, police is empowered to take action to prevent or stop anyone who “suspect” will be committing crime.

They should be charged for seditious offence and threatening offence, it was so obvious.

]]> Comment on ‘Cow-head’ protesters by azzarul http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=903#comment-4039 azzarul Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=903#comment-4039 Dear brother Hindus and fellow Malaysians...This is a classic example of evil been given a human face. A stock of individuals who found bravery in numbers. As an Islam it breaks my heart to see such an unprecedented act of barbarism in modern Malaysia. Where in God's eye do these group of imbecile stands. I sympathize my fellow hindu Malaysians but I give no apology as this individuals are definitely not from those who submits to the teachings of Islam. Notwithstanding the fact that the cow is sacred to Hindus, the animal is indeed God's gift to human and in any given sense was a life that need not be treated in such a barbaric way. Alas we know what the future holds with what dwells in the very sick minds. Be brave my brothers. Malaysia shares your pain. Dear brother Hindus and fellow Malaysians…This is a classic example of evil been given a human face. A stock of individuals who found bravery in numbers. As an Islam it breaks my heart to see such an unprecedented act of barbarism in modern Malaysia. Where in God’s eye do these group of imbecile stands. I sympathize my fellow hindu Malaysians but I give no apology as this individuals are definitely not from those who submits to the teachings of Islam. Notwithstanding the fact that the cow is sacred to Hindus, the animal is indeed God’s gift to human and in any given sense was a life that need not be treated in such a barbaric way. Alas we know what the future holds with what dwells in the very sick minds. Be brave my brothers. Malaysia shares your pain.

]]> Comment on Wind of Change by bayi http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=899#comment-4008 bayi Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:56:57 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=899#comment-4008 Does one make wind when he farts? Of course he does! LOL! Does one make wind when he farts? Of course he does! LOL!

]]> Comment on They are all real Kataks! by bayi http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=885#comment-3813 bayi Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:31:12 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=885#comment-3813 It's small wonder why the RTM is so lowlay rated among the educated! It’s small wonder why the RTM is so lowlay rated among the educated!

]]> Comment on Ultra Vires by bayi http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=883#comment-3780 bayi Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:36:42 +0000 http://www.raymondtan.net/?p=883#comment-3780 Beware of those "who know very little" but with the intention to harm. For our government accommodates such people when it suits their needs. Beware of those “who know very little” but with the intention to harm. For our government accommodates such people when it suits their needs.

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