Penang is widely celebrated for its local hawker culture, but over the years, the island’s food scene has also embraced flavours from across Southeast Asia
The Penang Free CAT Shuttle Bus is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to explore the heart of George Town. Designed to improve
Campbell Street or Lebuh Campbell is a one-way street within George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was named after Sir George William Robert Campbell, who served as the Penang Inspector General and also, the Acting Lieutenant-Governor of Penang between 1872 and 1873. The street is called Sin-kay (新街) in Hokkien and San-kai in Cantonese, which both also mean ‘the new street’ and ‘new chickens (prostitutes)’. Why? What significant buildings you could find out in Campbell Street? What to eat along the street?
The City Hall is one of the most iconic colonial-era buildings in Penang and a major landmark within the historic core of George Town. Standing proudly near
Located on the mainland side of Penang, Bukit Mertajam is one of the state’s most important yet underrated towns — a place where heritage streets, legendary food,
Penang is often celebrated for iconic street food like char koay teow, assam laksa, nasi kandar, and Hokkien mee — but beyond the island’s famous
Located quietly along Penang’s historic waterfront, Hean Boo Thean Temple is one of the island’s most underrated cultural spots. Set near Jalan Merdeka and the famous clan jetties,
On the quieter side of the island, far from the buzz of George Town, Balik Pulau offers a completely different experience of Penang — one defined by
Penang is widely known for its food and heritage streets, but beyond that lies a rich Islamic history reflected in its mosques. From historic mosques
Penang doesn’t slow down when the sun sets—in many ways, it comes alive. From street food hunts and night markets to rooftop bars, seaside strolls,
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