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 ...

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

A Penang project spotlights the majie - celibate Chinese women who served as domestic helpers in South-East Asia ...

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.

George Town in Penang has come a long way from the bustling port city that blossomed in the 19th century, leaning on its strategic location along the Malacca Straits. From a high-tech industrial ...

“Hosting the GTLF allows us to showcase and stimulate Penang’s literary culture, extending beyond George Town,” Ooi told state publisher Buletin Mutiara. GTLF 2024 will feature 12 panel ...

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.

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 ...