Food & Lifestyle news in The Light City Penang
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The Light City's Waterfront Shoppes in Penang to Soft-Open Oct 29
The Waterfront Shoppes, the retail component of The Light City development in Penang, will soft-open on October 29, 2026. The 1.6 million sq ft mall will feature around 300 retail spaces across four levels, making it Penang's largest shopping mall. The development is a joint venture between IJM Corp Bhd and Perennial Holdings.
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Penang's 106-year-old Kong Thai Lai coffee shop to close Sept 26
Kong Thai Lai, a 106-year-old Hainanese coffee shop in George Town, Penang, will close on Sept 26. The third-generation operator, Tan Jeng Seow, is closing because no family member is willing to take over and the landlord is taking back the property.
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Sunshine Square Ice Cream Promo: Buy 1 Free 1 and Multi-Buy Deals from Sept 4-6
Sunshine Square in Bayan Baru, Penang, is holding a Sunshine Ice Cream Joyday promotion from 4 to 6 September 2026. Deals include a Buy 1 Free 1 offer on Nestlé Milo Kaw Stick, multi-buy offers on Drumstick and Mochi ice cream, and a special Happy Hour price.