Hong Kong had yellow rubber duck while Penang is having colourful rubber hornbill on the sea. The inflatable hornbill is named as Water Ubah. The Ubah hornbill is very famous among Malaysian but foreign visitor may be curious why this bird is so special and could attract a huge group of supporters. In fact, ubah is a Malay word which means 'change'. The Ubah hornbill is a mascot for one of the political party in Malaysia.
The Water Ubah launched on 13 July 2013 is carried weight about 250kg, with dimension of 25ft height and 36ft wide. It is now docked at IJM Promenade. The designer might be worried that the hornbill could not swim, hence a life buoy is included to ensure the Water Ubah is survive forever, haha..
At day time, you could take the Water Ubah photo with Penang Bridge as background (perhaps no free haze) while at night, the lighted up Water Ubah would deliver another feel to the visitors. At the point I visited it already 2 weeks after the launch but the crowd was still there. At night time, a lot of family after dinner was bringing their kids or elders to this new spot, not only photographing but also walking around to enjoy the sea view. Besides, there is also counters that selling Ubah related products to visitor as souvenir.
For visitors who just happen to be around Penang before 31 Aug 2013, you may drop by to take a photo with this mascot. It would be moved out from Penang after 31 Aug 2013 but don't know where will be its next home. IJM Promenade not only having Water Ubah but is also a nice location to enjoy the sea view. For visitor with car, no worry about the parking because there is a temporary parking space which is free of charge.
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| Day time Water Ubah |
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| Night time Ubah |
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| Ubah Moon Cake, Souvenir Counter |
How to go?
If you are driving from mainland and cross over Penang Bridge, here are some direction guide for you. At the end of the bridge, follow the right lane which will take you to Georgetown. Continue the way and you are now in Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Highway. Along the way you would see the images below
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| Follow way to Georgetown |
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| e-Gate at your left |
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| Follow right lane to Georgetown |
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| Cross over the fly over |
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| When see the sign board to Bandar Seri Pinang, follow left lane to the exit |
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| After take the exit, there is a traffic right waiting for you. Follow right lane and take the right turn at traffic light |
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| Just after the turn, you will see there are four tall blue pillars. Move towards it. |
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| At T junction, take right turn and you will see the Water Ubah waiting for you |
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