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Malaysia's 'Pearl of the Orient' carries a natural beauty and cultural splendour like no other place. Its name comes from the Malay translation of betel nut - 'Pinang'.

 

Every year, thousands of visitors come here to experience the unique cultural heritage and scenery. It is also a very cosmopolitan city, perhaps the second busiest in the country after Kuala Lumpur.

 

Most Useful Info about Penang

Penang consists of a 285 sq.km island connected via a 13 km bridge to an additional 760 sq.km of mainland, referred to   

Penang Overview

Just like any other state in Malaysia, Penang's people celebrate the major festivals  associated with their race, namely

Festivals & Events in Penang

The Penang International Airport located in the south receives direct flights from major capitals in the region.

Getting to Penang

Getting Around Penang

Penang gets pretty congested during rush hour in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. The roads on Penang Island are  

Penang Information

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Travel and Local Information Guide

The Ocean - Mike Perry
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