
Fort Cornwallis
Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century, named after the then Lieutenant-General The 2nd Earl Cornwallis (1738–1805).

Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century, named after the then Lieutenant-General The 2nd Earl Cornwallis (1738–1805).

An international food website, Taste Atlas has named Penang in their list of 100 Best Food Regions in the World.

Nyonya Kuih is a type of traditional local snack and cakes where it is usually eaten as breakfast, tea time or just any time. Nyonya Kuihs are rich and varied, made from ingredients such as glutinous rice and coconut milk.

The George Town Festival 2022, themed “A Festival for Everyone”, continues its commitment to making arts accessible to everyone – from the festival-goers to the art communities, the general public and the underprivileged, regardless of age, ethnicity or background – all while aiming to inspire generations of arts lovers and practitioners. It also encourages creativity and originality by providing a platform for creative talents to showcase their works.
When the Eurasian community moved their church from Church Street over to here, they settled on this little lane in their own village. One of the bungalows there was called Argus House, and it was there that Penang’s first newspaper, the Pinang Argus was published way back in 1867, surviving only until 1873.

Penang is one of the most exciting destinations in Malaysia, offering a rich combination of heritage, culture, food, and natural landscapes. Located on the northwest

BeĀngels Specialty Coffee was established on 1 April 2016. BeĀngels, be caffeinated. BeĀngels means the soul of the coffee beans. Located at the ground floor of Island Plaza, BeĀngels Specialty Coffee is best known for their coffee and breakfast.

Penang, often celebrated for its world-class street food and UNESCO heritage charm, is also home to a thriving cocktail culture. George Town’s bars are no

Penang’s pasar malam (night markets) are one of the most authentic ways to experience local life on the island. While each market pops up in a different
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