How to enjoy a/c, a soya latte and the attentions of a furry shark in the always spookily empty Straits Quay mall and surrounding marina in Penang. In the vid the mall is totally heaving compared with its usual Marie Celeste-like ambience, because it was the king’s birthday. Hence the shark. Obviousy.
Please note: no sharks or other animals were injured in the making of this vegan-friendly vid.
INFO FOR BUDGETEERS
Current rate of exchange approx 5 RM (ringgit Malaysian) to 1 GBP
Soya latte in v expensive veg restaurant with extortionate Singaporean prices in el swankerino mall RM 12 ie approx GBP 2.50
As elsewhere, you are paying for the mall and ambience.
Rather blah vegan carrot cake : RM 16
Transport to and from mall – my chum Claire’s car, otherwise cycle or engage with Rapid Penang bus service RM 1.40 Plus points: cheap, a/c, half hour walk to bus stop. Minus points: a/c, erratic service, half hour walk to bus stop.
Dress by el trenderino Spanish brand de Segeul. Around RM250++ in el swankerino malls. Purchased (new) in second hand stall in Tanjung Bunggah ‘wet’ market for a very reasonable RM10.
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This looks like a great place to enjoy a blissful sunny day.
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Yes, tho it can get a bit toasty in the sun. Which is why the mall can be a relief!
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