LOCATION:
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. Minutes away
from the busy city center lies another attraction of
Penang, her natural beauty. This turtle shaped island
offers miles of idyllic beaches with swaying palm trees,
and soothing hill for those who seek refuge from the
tropical heat.
Take a stroll down the heritage trail to visit the
Muslim mosque, Chinese temple, Indian temple and
Christian church. One will be surprised that these
buildings are just 5 minutes walk from each other. The
closeness of the people from different ethnic group is
best reflected by their respect for each other’s
culture, festival and tradition. Besides its beauty and
history, one should never miss the delicious hawker
foods that are offered around the clock during their
stay. Penang offers you great food from prestigious
restaurants to hawkers’ carts by the road side.
The State of Penang or Negeri Pulau Pinang in Malay is
made up of Penang Island and Province Wellesley which is
on the peninsula. In the year 1985, one of South East
Asia’s longest bridge was build across the channel to
connect the island with the peninsula. The bridge has
great impact on the citizens and the development of the
island. The bridge eases the transportation of raw
materials and finished products to and from the
factories located in the industrial free trade zone of
Penang. The development of Penang has also turned Penang
into a shopping paradise. You will be able to find
things like handicraft, jewellery, clothes and many more
at attractive prices.
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