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Penang - Island & Mainland Geography

Location
Strait of Malacca

Coordinates
5°24′N 100°14′E5.4°N 100.233°E

Area
293 km2 (113 sq mi)

Penang Island is part of the state of Penang, on the west coat of Peninsular Malaysia. It was named Prince of Wales Island when it was occupied by the British East India Company on 12 August 1786, in honour of the birthday of the Prince of Wales, later King George IV. The capital George Town, was named after the reigning King George III. The island is the fourth-largest in the country with an area

of 295 km2. It is also the most populated island in the country with an estimated population of 750,000. The island is connected with the mainland by the Penang Bridge. The bridge begins at Gelugor on the island and ends in Perai on the mainland. The mainland portion of the Penang state is known as Seberang Perai (Province Wellesley), and together with Penang Island and other smaller islands, form the state of Penang. The island forms the local government area of the Municipal Council of Penang Island and is divided into two administrative districts—South West Penang Island and North East Penang Island. The eastern portion of the island facing the mainland is highly urbanized and built-up with either industrial, commercial or residential areas. The western portion is generally less developed and hilly.

30/01/2020

KUALA LUMPUR: Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Penang International Airport (PIA), via Singapore, on April 9, 2020.

28/01/2020

Penang will become Emirates’ second destination in Malaysia Travellers in northern region of Malaysia to have direct access to Emirates’ global network via Dubai

20/01/2020

TWO restaurants were ordered closed by Penang Island City Council (MBPP) for failing to meet the standard hygiene requirements.   MBPP environmental health officer Bawani Murugasan said both restaurants, located in Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim and Jalan Jelutong, were closed down after MBPP officers f...

12/10/2019

You've been everywhere, man

17/07/2019

LRT Pulau Pinang ( Komtar - Bayan Lepas ) telah lulus bersyarat, pengumuman oleh Menteri Pengangkutan.
交通部长宣布，槟州轻快铁计划（光大-峇六拜）获得有条件批准。

30/05/2019

GEORGE TOWN: A total of 265 containers filled with plastic waste imported from foreign countries have been held up at the North Butterworth Container Terminal, said state Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh.

29/03/2019
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02/03/2019

8am this morning in be like...

17/02/2019

Sometimes ago, I started to tell you about our Malaysian tour. I mainly told you about Kuala Lumpur, so today I take you outside of the capital, on the island of Penang. No dream-like beach shore this time. What brings tourists in Penang is George Town, an old colonial city, which its historical cor...

04/06/2018
16/05/2017

Tour from Penang to Pulau Besar (Melaka). We had manage to arrange around 10 pax with 2 day 1 night stay. The Journey is arranged with transportation (Hyundai Starex) , Bungalow Stay at melaka and followed by Boat Service to Pulau Besar frm Melaka.
For More Details pls dont hesitate to call us. YoGi Travels & Tours +6012-4242441

27/04/2017

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27/04/2017

Our hotel boasts 250 rockin’ rooms and suites, most of which feature beach frontage. The modern structure is completed with tastefully furnished bedrooms such as sensual guest bathrooms, Sleep Like a Rock ® (branded bedding) and modern in-room amenities.

Keeping up with the times, technology is also a significant feature at the hotel. All rooms are well-designed and equipped with Wi-Fi connections, BOSE Sound Sytems, 50-inch LED screen TVs and an interactive IPTV system which offers complimentary blockbuster movies on demand. Rooms and suites are also tastefully furnished with coffee and tea-making facilities, minibar and IDD telephone as well as a hairdryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board.

The most popular rooms are the Seaview Deluxe, Lagoon Deluxe and Roxity Kids Suites.

27/04/2017
27/04/2017

1st May - Labour Day

22/09/2016
22/09/2016

Beautiful night. Photo by Kenji Ooi.

22/09/2016

Exclusive Dinner Deals - Get RM2 off for bottle Tiramisu Cheese Cake at Container Cafe, ! Promo valid from till 2 Oct 2016 from 6pm-10pm only. T&C Apply.

07/05/2016
06/05/2016

Updates for new timings:
7 May 11-1pm and 3-5pm
8 May 11-1pm and 3-5pm
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

As Summer is approaching, so is football fever!
Come get yourself prepared for the upcoming matches, get into the spirit at selected Petron stations with our weekend "Fuel Happy To Paris Roadshow" at selected Petron stations.

Exciting games and fabulous merchandise up for grab!


24/03/2015

Good Morning, Penang!

24/03/2015

Spotted in Penang: A new mural by Ernest Zacharevic coming up at Lebuh Chulia in George Town.
Photo from Hin Bus Depot

24/03/2015

Really ... a family of goats at Hotel Equatorial Penang? You have to check this out !

Happy Monday !

26/02/2014

Honda Malaysia

Good afternoon Honda fans! Did you know that parking under shelter extends your car’s life as it minimizes the interior damages from UV sunlight and heat? Should a parking shelter is not available, fret not: Using a car shade will do the magic too while allowing yourself a cooler car to step into afterwards! Keep this in mind especially when the weather is so hot these days. :)

26/02/2014

BMW

Inspired by nature. See why the BMW i8 aerodynamics is about more than what meets the eye. http://bit.ly/1g2DYow

26/02/2014

George Town, Penang

Good Morning from Penang 2nd Link Bridge 🌅

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