Let's GoTo Penang

With millions of iPhones, iPods and iPads in the hands of people, it's hard to ignore its potential and power.

Of course iTune users have been very familar with the iTune apps. But not many might know about iTune apps that specially developed for Penang Users.

Here I selected a few useful apps that help the iPhone users get aids in Penang, especially tourists.

1.) Penang App (Free)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/penang/id397961600?mt=8
Penang Global Tourism is a must-have ‘pocket-travel companion’ when visiting Penang, Malaysia.
The application allows users to retrieve quick information, videos and photos of upcoming events, nearby attractions and places to visit, dine, shop and stay in Penang. Users will be able to find their current location and places they want to visit through GPS and Google Maps.

What makes the application unique is its 'Penang Top 5' alert, a value-added feature highlighting the latest perks and updates on Penang on a regular basis.

2.) Penang Bridge (Malaysia) Traffic Check (Free)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/penang-bridge-malaysia-traffic/id308094112?mt=8
PG Bridge" - Penang bridge traffic at your fingertips !

PG Bridge is an online application that provide updated access to webcams in all the key traffic spot of Penang bridge. This is an essential app for all drivers using this bridge everyday.

Real-time traffic images are retrieved directly from Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia : http://llmtrafik.gov.my

Disclaimer: All data are retrieved directly from Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) website at http://llmtrafik.gov.my, Espressoft shall not in any event, be liable for interruptions and delay of service due to down-time of the website.

3.) Rapid Penang (Free)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rapid-penang/id381360340?mt=8

RAPID Buses is a bus guide for Penang, Malaysia Iphone/Ipod & Ipad users. This application is developed to provide the convenience for all Rapid Commuters to have access to all Rapid-related information like:

- All detailed route information
- All detailed route thermometers
- Detailed interactive Penang map with route information
- Information on famous Penang landmarks (Hotels, Banks & Shopping Malls)

4.) Penang Street Food (Free)

http://itunes.apple.com/my/app/penang-street-food/id372960157?mt=8

***Do also check out More! Penang Street Food, the full featured, ad-free version of this app. We also just launched a Muslim-friendly version, Halal Penang Street Food! Also, interact and share your food pics with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/penangstfood***

Penang Street Food is a mobile food guide that introduces you to the famous hawker fare and lively street food culture of Penang, Malaysia. Penang Street Food is the No. 1 Free Travel App in Malaysia.

Penang - a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South East Asia - is a haven for travelers that cherish its scenic beauty, historical and cultural heritage and social plurality. Penang food is a wonderful reflection of the cultural diversity of its inhabitants.

The Penang Street Food application contains twelve types of must-try street food and over 60 recommendations to sample these delicacies, along with business hours and street maps to these locations.

This is an essential app both for first time visitors to Penang as well as Penang food lovers who want to experience the authentic taste of the food capital of Malaysia!

More! Penang Street Food $1.99
Halal Penang Street Food $1.99

5.) Hokkien (Penang Dialect) ($0.99)

 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hokkien/id361205994?mt=8#

Hokkien! It's a colorful language combining Chinese, Malay and English. It's fun to learn, and useful to know when you're in Penang, Malaysia.

Master Lee's Guide to Colourful Hokkien will help you get started in learning the language. You'll get the essential words and phrases that you need to get by, some insults and compliments, and dozens of audio clips so you can get the pronunciation just right.

We'll share some essential phrases, and also teach you how to trade some colorful insults in Hokkien.