TRAVEL : HOTEL MEMORIES (PENANG)

2012: ANGGERIK LODGING, GELUGOR

A budget-friendly hotel located at Hilir Pemancar, Taman Tun Sardon, Gelugor, Pulau Pinang. It is known for its convenient location near local food stalls and the University of Science Malaysia (USM). 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues during the Community Level Health Screening programme in Kampung Titi Teras, Balik Pulau, Penang, on 15 April 2012.

2012/2013: SRI INDAR HOTEL, BUKIT MERTAJAM

A prominent budget-friendly hotel located at Jalan Sungai Rambai, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. It gained popularity for its proximity to local industrial hubs like the Prai and Juru Industrial Estates. Established in 2009, today in 2025 it is widely known as OYO 510 Sri Indar Hotel. 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues during the Health Screening programme at AEON Seberang Perai City (2012) and at SMK Bukit Berapit (2013).

2014: HOTEL SERI PAUH, PERAI

A 2-star budget hotel located at Taman Pauh Jaya, Perai, Pulau Pinang. It is located in the business neighbourhood of Jalan Baharu, Perai, Penang. The hotel offers proximity to a variety of local dining and shopping, including AEON Seberang Prai City, Sunway Carnival Mall, Mydin Mall, Penang Bird Park, etc. 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues during the Penang Heart Week 2014 programme at AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam from 21 to 24 August 2014.

2014: HOTEL PALM INN, BUKIT MERTAJAM

The hotel is located at Taman Industri Permatang Batu, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, near the Bandar Perda area. A basic, affordable and clean hotel offering good value for money. 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues during the Health Screening programme held at Apartment Permata, Bandar Baru Perda, Bukit Mertajam, on 22 June 2014.

2015: OLD PENANG HOTEL, GEORGE TOWN

Located at Kampung Jawa Lama, within a 5-minute walk of Penang Time Square, it is an affordable and convenient base for exploring George Town's historic core, shopping and food scene. 

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues during the Colour My Heart Run programme at Padang Kota Lama on 19 April 2015.

2016: APPLE 1 HOTEL, BAYAN LEPAS

A budget-friendly hotel located in the heart of Bayan Lepas, directly opposite the Queensbay Mall. It offers easy access to shopping, dining and other amenities.

I stayed at this hotel with my colleagues during the Bubble Dash Run programme, which took place in Bayan Lepas, Penang, on 25 September 2016.

2017: BG BUSINESS HOTEL, BUKIT MERTAJAM

Located at Jalan Perniagaan, Jalan Perda Barat, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, close to local business hubs and attractions like the Seberang Perasi Arean Convention Center and Bandar Perda Food Retention Pond. 

We stayed at this hotel during a health programme at Apartment Mutiara at Bandar Baru Perda on 9 April 2017. 

Among the sweet experiences during my travels to Penang, I will never forget them.

Compiled by:

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L.

16 September 2026: 4:27 a.m.