George Town, Penang’s capital, has become a major tourist destination in Malaysia because of its colonial architecture; its connection to WWII; and its many green spaces, which include everything from formal botanical gardens to tropical jungle. Why Penang is the best? Penang has dramatic landscapes, beautiful beaches, it is flooded with colonial architecture, and some […]

However, the free port status was revoked by the Malaysian federal government in 1969. The Port of Penang was then relocated to Butterworth on the mainland in 1974 to facilitate the handling of larger container vessels. Port of Penang Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap Location Country Malaysia Location Penang How did British get Penang? The Crown […]

Penang Hokkien. It was once the lingua franca among the majority Chinese population in Penang, Kedah, Perlis and northern Perak. Penang Hokkien Region Penang, parts of Kedah, Perak and Perlis Language family Sino-Tibetan Sinitic Min Southern Min Hokkien Zhangzhou dialect Penang Hokkien What do people in Penang speak? Hokkien ChineseMany locals speak “Manglish,” (Malaysian-English), an […]

The tap water in Penang Island, Malaysia, generally not safe to drink. The water does not meet the WHO standards for safe drinking water.Nevertheless, you can use tap water for cleaning, showering, and brushing your teeth. You may also boil the water to make it potable, as advised by some locals. Can you drink tap […]

Penang was discovered by Chinese merchants in the 15th century; it was then when the island was first charted. This was later changed to Penang, which in Malaysia’s native language means areca nut. Under the command of admiral Cheng Ho China became an important trading partner in Penang. Who is the founder of Penang? Captain […]

Let’s explore the best things to do in Penang: Tour the Tropical Spice Garden. Learn some history at Fort Cornwallis. Visit Kek Lok Si Temple. Sunbathe on Batu Ferringhi Beach. Have afternoon tea at Suffolk House. Visit Khoo Kongsi. Go for a trishaw ride. Visit the Penang Peranakan Museum. What’s special about Penang? What is […]

Penang island in the north of the peninsula was the first settlement to be secured through a treaty with Kedah in the late 18th century.Through a series of treaties Great Britain progressively gained suzerainty over the nine Malay sultanates on the peninsula (Penang and Malacca were not sultanates). How British get Penang Singapore and Malacca? […]

BUTTERWORTH: The crocodile – almost four meters long and an estimated 500kg – caught in Penang was most likely an “interstate traveller”, said Malaysian Nature Society adviser D.Kanda Kumar believes it swam over from the mangrove swamp in Perak, near the border with Penang, which spans thousands of hectares. Does Penang have crocodiles? GEORGE TOWN: […]

two districts. Although Penang Island consists of two districts, both fall under the jurisdiction of the city of George Town, which encompasses the entirety of the island plus the surrounding islets. Southwest Penang Island District Country Malaysia State Penang Seat Balik Pulau Largest town Bayan Lepas How many districts are there in Penang? two districtsAlthough […]

Northeast Penang Island District. The Northeast Penang Island District is a district within the Malaysian state of Penang. Northeast Penang Island District District of Malaysia Daerah Timur Laut Pulau Pinang Other transcription(s) • Jawi دايره تيمور لاوت ڤولاو ڤينڠ How many Mukim are there in Penang Island? 22 mukimsThe Southwest Penang Island District comprises 16.8% […]

With an area of 293 km2 (113 sq mi), slightly ⅓ the size of Singapore, Penang Island is the fourth-largest island in Malaysia. It is also the most densely populated island in the country, with a population density of 2,465.5/km2 (6,386/sq mi). How big is the island of Penang? The main Langkawi island is in […]

Thanks to the steep price of booze in Malaysia, its alcohol-imbibing population has a healthy appetite for more reasonably priced, if illicit, moonshine. (Muslims aren’t allowed to drink, but the rest of the population is free to indulge.) Can you buy alcohol in Penang? You should buy your liquor at the duty free in KL […]

The main area for singles nightlife is along Upper Penang Road in George Town. If your goal is to try and hook up with sexy girls on your trip you definitely want to be as close to here as you can.Meet Penang Girls During The Day Penang Times Square. Island Plaza. Gurney Paragon. Gurney Plaza. […]

How do you say happy birthday in Hokkien? Anyway, Hokkiens in Singapore would wish someone a happy birthday by saying 祝你生日快乐. In addition, since good luck is always welcome, especially during Chinese New Year, you can also add 希望你好运气. How do you say happy in Hokkien? 新年 refers to “new year” while 快乐 refers to […]

It is spoken as a mother tongue by 63.9% of Penang’s Chinese community, and also by some Penangite Indians and Penangite Malays. It was once the lingua franca among the majority Chinese population in Penang, Kedah, Perlis and northern Perak. Is Mandarin used in Malaysia? Chinese language varieties, including both Mandarin and dialects such as […]