NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Media enquiries: Group Strategy & Communications Ann Tan – Assistant General Manager, +60164639118 / [email protected] Joey Lim – Project & Administration Executive, +60164041809 / [email protected] Discover the hidden gems of Penang with E&O Penang, 27 January 2021 – Take a video of the under-the-radar destinations worth exploring in Penang if you think you’ve already seen all it has to offer. Ten prizes, including the first prize that gives you an opportunity for a staycation at the grande dame of George Town - Eastern & Oriental Hotel - await those with the most creative video clips. Themed “Discover Penang with E&O”, the creative challenge organised by the Eastern & Oriental Group is a virtual event to promote the state through the public’s artistic lens. “Penang is a well-recognised tourist destination, but there may be hidden gems that might have gone unnoticed, even to Penangites like us. “These may be big-picture scenes off the beaten track or zooming into details we might have missed even if we pass them every day. “The entries could also be a tribute to the people of Penang, capturing customs and skills that make Penang so unique and special, that we wish to acknowledge, appreciate and share” explained Eastern & Oriental Berhad projects and property investments director Emily Teh. Following the re-implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO), the submission deadline has been extended to Mar 15, 2021. Teh said the extension also depends on respecting prevailing movement restrictions, such as the current MCO. “If needed, there may be further extensions as public health remains paramount to us,” she added. To be eligible for entry, participants are required to spend a minimum of RM50 in a single receipt from E&O Hotel or any Straits Quay outlet, like both E&O Hotel and Straits Quay Facebook page and share the creative challenge post. Next, take a one to three-minute video in mp4 or avi format creatively introducing the “hidden gem” spots in Penang, submit your personal details, receipt and video at https://bit.ly/37HNHm1. The top 10 participants will be notified via e-mail or phone on Mar 22 before 12pm and once notified, those shortlisted are required to upload their video to their personal Facebook account, tag @Eastern and Oriental Hotel and @Straits Quay with the hashtag #DiscoverPenangwithEO and get as many likes and share of their video. The one with the highest number of likes and shares by Mar 26 at 12pm wins the contest. The champion will walk away with RM1,000 E&O Hotel and Straits Quay cash vouchers while the second and third prize winners will take home RM500 and RM300 cash vouchers respectively. There will also be RM100 E&O Hotel cash vouchers each to the seven consolation winners. For more details, check out the Facebook posts in E&O Hotel and Straits Quay or call 04-899 2268. [END] _________________________________________________________________________ The E&O Group (东家集团) Eastern & Oriental Berhad (or The E&O Group), a listed company on Bursa Malaysia, has established a reputation as the premier lifestyle property developer for the discerning. In Kuala Lumpur, E&O is known for its portfolio of distinctive properties like The Mews, St Mary Residences, Dua Residency, Idamansara, Seventy Damansara, as well as the recently unveiled Conlay serviced residences, all located in the most prestigious neighbourhoods of the capital city. In Penang, award-winning Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP) is the island’s first masterplanned seafront development. The completed 240-acre first phase is a highly sought-after address to an international community of over 30 nationalities. Going forward, the focus is on the fully reclaimed 253-acre Phase 2A, where infrastructure works are being laid for an innovative and integrated waterfront destination to live, work, play and sail. To the south in Johor, Avira is a residential enclave within Bandar Medini Iskandar, benefitting from easy accessibility to the Second Link connection to Singapore. E&O’s international foray into real estate investment and development is within prime locations in Central London, including Princes House along Kingsway, ESCA House in Bayswater, and a commercial property in Hammersmith. The Group’s leading position as a lifestyle developer is anchored in luxury hospitality by our namesake Eastern & Oriental Hotel. Established in 1885, the original grande dame of Southeast Asia’s luxury heritage hotels by the pioneering Sarkies Brothers, is a treasured landmark in the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site. www.easternandoriental.com .