Equator Academy of Art celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2007, is the leading art & design college located in Penang, Malaysia. Equator is renowned for providing art & design enthusiast with quality education, specialist knowledge and professional skills. All Diploma education is approved by the Ministry of Education and accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) with Full Recognition.
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Administration Office:
7 Leith Street, 10200 George Town
Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 00 604-261 5116
Fax: 00 604-264 4766
Email: info@equator-academy.edu.my
Wisma Equator
8A Amoy Lane, 10050 George Town
Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 00 604-228 1315
Fax: 00 604-226 4766
Malaysia - 'Truly Asia', is a fascinating and beautiful country that one can spend months and even years to explore. Consisted of 13 states, this multi-ethnicity and multi-cultured Malaysian society is a true melting pot of different nationalities, festivals, customs, arts and culture. The country consists of two geographical regions divided by the South China Sea:
Apart from 'owning' the world's oldest, lush and pristine rainforests, Malaysia is also endowed with some of the world's best dive sites such as the one in Sipadan Island, fascinating animal and marine life, a diversity of flora and fauna and other natural surroundings unique to this part of the world.
Malaysia's 13 states have their own distinctive attractions that can easily grab the attention of many. Each state boasts of its different customs and cultures as well as the different natural places of interest. Some states have idyllic beaches to lull your minds while others have highland resorts for a cool escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Malaysia's colourful historical past which is evident in all the states, but particularly Penang, will definitely be an eye-opener for International students.
Penang is a wonderful place. Dubbed as the Pearl of the Orient during the British settlement, Penang is an interesting place to live and study in. She has a rich blend of cultural heritage of the East and West - quaint buildings, age-old mosques, temples churches and forts. In 2008, George Town the capital city of Penang was given the title of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is these uniqueness that makes Penang an inspirational environment for students to develop their creativity.
Location
Penang is located on the North-West coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eight most populous. The state capital of Penang is George Town.
Penang is divided into two sections by the Straits of Malacca: The Penang Island (which is around 293 square kilometres) and Seberang Perai (760 square kilometres) that borders Kedah in the North and East, and Perak in the South.
Climate
As Malaysia is situated near the Equator, Penang enjoys a year-round equatorial climate which is warm and sunny, along with plentiful rainfall, especially during the Monsoon season (from April - September).
Language
The most common languages in Penang are English, Penang Hokkien (Chinese dialect), Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu (national language). It is safe to say that everyone in Penang can speak English as the English Language is taught in schools.
Transportation
Getting to Penang is easy since Penang is connected by road, rail, sea and air. However, getting around Penang might be a little bit tricky as the Penang Bus Services are generally unsystematic.
The Penang International Airport is located in Bayan Lepas and international flights are available to Hong Kong, Singapore, Medan, Taipei, Bangkok, Phuket, Siam Reap, Xiamen, Guangzhou and so on. The airport handles both domestic and international flights, and serves as the Northern gateway to Malaysia.
Food
Penang Islang is a food paradise and has earned the nickname of being the Food Capital of Malaysia. The unique cuisine is an ethnic mix of Chinese, Nyonya, Malay, Indian and Thai. Penang is famous for its "hawker food" - a variety of food that are being sold and eaten by the street. Places to head out to when one wants to sample Penang's hawker food are:
If local food is not to your liking, there are numerous restaurants and food outlets that serve international cuisines such as Japanese, Korean, Italian, Western, Lebanese, Swiss and Taiwanese. However, if you are more of a coffee lover than a food lover, then you're in for a treat as Starbucks and Coffee Bean outlets are strategically located around the Island.