This Malaysian state may be best known for its irresistible culinary scene, but there is so much more to discover in Penang — ...

GEORGE TOWN, March 26 — A local film titled Mamu Georgetown is set to shine a spotlight on Penang by showcasing the beauty and unique culture of the northern state. Film director Zulkifli Abu ...

These gatherings grew in popularity and have now evolved into a two-day celebration known as the PenangLang Community Day.

Recently listed by Lonely Planet as one of the top seven places to visit in South-East Asia, with the renowned travel guide stating it as “best for history and culture”, Penang certainly lives ...

The state of Penang - consisting of Penang Island and an adjacent slice of Malaysia's mainland - is a sweltering relic of Britain's colonial past. Credit: Getty ... to the imposing City Hall.

Tourists like Penang for its food, its cosmopolitan culture and easy lifestyle, but since its capital, George Town, was granted a Unesco listing in 2008, it has also come alive as an artistic hub.

Their multiracial culture flourished in Penang and other trading ports in the region, including Malacca, Medan and Singapore. Peranakan culture — also known as Nyonya or Baba — is particularly ...

GEORGE TOWN, Penang, Malaysia — As I wandered the ... The Chinese, Indians, British and native Malay coalesced to a degree, but each culture retained its fundamental religious beliefs.

From March 24, you can save the trip, and buy the pastries in Singapore from halal-certified restaurant chain Penang Culture. Ghee Hiang, established in 1856, is regarded as one of the oldest ...