All posts tagged "Penang"
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0Culture & heritageMerdeka Celebrations in Penang
The Pearl of the Orient is set to celebrate another milestone of self-standing at the end of August with a list of...
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0PenangPast Made Present: Explore Penang’s Restored Heritage Mansions
From a charismatic vision that combines Feng Shui and Western plans to a hotel that has seen five distinct periods of Penang...
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0HotelsThe Beautiful New Marriott Penang Debuts on Gurney Drive
The five-star hotel under the namesake brand of the sprawling Marriott International group is the first in Penang. With the February 7,...
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0Local NewsPenang Finding Success in Tackling Its Stray Dog Problems
The Penang Island City Council recently shared stories of the ongoing success of its collaborative initiative to deal humanely with Penang’s many...
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0HistoryStreets & Stories: Behind Penang’s Road Names
Being on the road is special, but learning the story of the road itself can add a whole new dimension. Take a...
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0Culture & heritagePenang’s Baba Nyonyas
The vibrant Baba Nyonya culture, one that’s rather unique to Malaysia, has never faded away from Penang’s rich heritage and historic scene....
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0EventsFrom Munich to Malaysia: MGS Oktoberfest Penang Is Coming Soon!
The perennially popular celebration in Penang, organised and hosted by the Malaysian-German Society, is slated for late October this year – mark...
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0Food & DrinkPenang’s Pinnacles of Pizzas
Local street food is always a winning choice in Penang, but if you’re craving some pizza on the island instead, here’s the...
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0HotelsNew Management for One of Penang’s Finest Boutique Hotels
The George, a beautiful city hotel evoking the heritage of colonial Penang, is now part of The Crest Collection under Malaysia’s growing...
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0TravelAll Aboard! A Legendary Train Is Making a Very Special Return to Malaysia
The famed Eastern & Oriental Express, a train steeped in literature, romance, and adventure, is returning to Southeast Asia, and Malaysia is...
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0Nature & EnvironmentCall of the Wild: Camping in Penang
Reconnect with the great outdoors without venturing far from the city with this round-up of Penang’s best places to camp out. If...
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0Expat NewsKL and Other Cities in Malaysia All See Drops in This Annual Worldwide Ranking
No need to despair, though: Placing near the bottom of this particular list is actually a good thing for expats living in...
