Opening soon in Penang is the Straits Quay retail marina enclave, a 12-acre festival retail centre and commercial development within the 1,000 acre Seri Tanjung Pinang waterfront, both developed by Eastern & Oriental Berhad.

E&O’s executive director Eric Chan said, “Our aim in establishing Straits Quay was to create a unique festival marina lifestyle like no other in Penang. The Royal Selangor Visitor [Pewter] Centre is a perfect complement to this vision.”

Straits Quay will feature a comprehensive mix of outlets and attractions - from boutiques to bistros, seafood restaurants to seaside cafes, bars to boat rides, as well as a promenade, a performing arts centre and a learning centre. The 270,000 sq ft centre will house approximately 100 tenants, and will open for business end-November 2010.