Where is Penang
Penang called Penang Island , Malay Pinang or Pulau Pinang island of Malaysia, lying in the Strait of Malacca off the northwest coast of peninsular Malaya, from which it is separated by a narrow strait whose smallest width is 2.5 miles (4 km). Penang Island is roughly oval in shape. It has a granitic, mountainous interior—reaching a high point of 2,428 feet (740 metres)—and is ringed by narrow coastal plains that are most extensive in the northeast, where Malaysia’s chief port, George Town, uses the sheltered harbourage of the inside strait. Long one of Asia’s busiest shipping centres, Penang is now one of Malaysia’s prime tourist destinations, with luxury and resort hotels mainly on the north coast at Batu Feringgi.
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Penang Heritage Trust
A membership-based non-government organisation open to all, taking on the challenge to preserve the heritage of Penang for future generations, and to re-establish a cultural vibrancy for diverse communities. Click here to get to know their activities and hope their efforts will generate greater awareness and appreciation of Penang heritage. -
Tourism Penang
Tourism Penang represents a multi-faceted personality of Penang, from its multi-ethnic community with its multi-cultural and multi-religious characteristics to its multiple places of attractions to the multitude of savoury hawker fare and cuisine; all of which combine to make a truly special destination.