An illustration of the Penang Hill Cable Car. The future. Among Penang’s new attractions that are opening soon are the Penang River Cruise and the Penang History Museum.

On its website, Lonely Planet described Penang as a vibrant mosaic of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, all of which are reflected in its food, architecture and traditions.

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is considering another bridge as the third link between the island and the mainland instead of an undersea tunnel.

Penang is the rare tropical island where hitting the town beats lazing on the beach. Fortune-seekers from China, Europe and India have been drawn to this Malaysian island for more than two ...

“These refugees, who are now in the millions, are not allowed to return to this day. “Palestinians lost their land by force, which is not the case in Penang now among the Malays,” it said.

Malaysian island Penang is the country’s first place to ban Airbnb and similar short-term lets, after receiving numerous complaints about unruly tourists disturbing local residents.

As for Penang’s iconic murals, Mr Wong urged visitors to avoid scratching or scribbling on them, which had happened in the past. “The murals are meant to be admired, not vandalised,” he said.

While Malaysia was not among the worst-hit, Penang saw significant impact: at least 52 people were killed nationwide, with many of the deaths occurring on beaches in Batu Ferringhi and Balik Pulau.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS. Follow topic: Malaysia. Published Apr 18, 2025, 04:45 PM. Updated Apr 18, 2025, 04:45 PM. GEORGETOWN – Penang has reported a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease ...

Nicholas is a digital artist from Penang whose portfolio includes illustrations of international sports giants such as FIFA, UEFA, FC Bayern, and Formula 1’s Red Bull Racing. His various artworks of ...

The written reply also revealed that there were 23 attempted suicides at Penang’s first and second bridges between 2020 and 2023, with the majority taking place on the first link.