City: Penang

Penang, Malaysia

Other transcription(s)

• Malay: Pulau Pinang

• Chinese: 槟城

• Tamil: பினாங்கு

• Thai: ปีนัง

Capital: George Town

Government

• Governor: Abdul Rahman Abbas

• Chief Minister: Lim Guan Eng (DAP)

Area

• Total: 1,048 km (405 sq mi)

Population (2017)

• Total: 1,746,300

• Density: 1,666.32/km (4,315.7/sq mi)

Demonym(s): Penangite

Human Development Index

• HDI (2017): 0.827 (very high) (2nd)

Time zone: MST (UTC+8)

• Summer (DST): Not observed (UTC)

Postal code: 10xxx–14xxx

Calling code: +604

ISO 3166 code: MY-07

Vehicle registration: P

Founded by the British East India Company: 11 August 1786

British crown colony as part of the Straits Settlements: 1 April 1867 - 1 April 1946

Japanese occupation: 19 December 1941 - 3 September 1945

Accession into the Federation of Malaya: 31 January 1948

Independence as part of the Federation of Malaya: 31 August 1957

Website: penang.gov.my

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Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley) on the Malay Peninsula. The second smallest Malaysian state by land mass, Penang is bordered by Kedah to the north and the east, and Perak to the south.
Restaurants in Penang

1. Pen Marine

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Get a taste of the yachting lifestyle. Experience the yachting lifestyle by cruising to destinations of your choice. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and indulge in the serenity at sea with the relaxing sound of waves in the background for an unforgettable adventure. Get in touch with our experts to organise a private getaway in style.

2. Oceania Yachts & Marine

Yacht Charter ranging from sailing catamarans to motor yacht for; - Corporate & Incentive Charters - Special Event Charters - Pre-Wedding Photoshoot Cruise - Wedding & Reception Cruise - Honeymoon Cruise - Snorkeling Charter @ Pulau Song Song - Sunset Dinner @ Penang Bridge Contact us to realise your dream of chartering a yacht. Our experts will organize a seamless luxury yacht charter in Penang.

3. Home Away Management Sdn Bhd

Penangbnb was founded in Penang in 2017 by Andy and Joyce Chen—a couple from Hong Kong. Andy and Joyce first came to Penang for vacation, not realizing that they would eventually start a business here. They enjoyed their stay so much that they wanted to create a business to offer others a chance to experience Penang as they had.

4. FH Travel

’ ! FIRST HOME TRAVEL is a Premium Tour brand operated by FIRST HOME TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD (1115847-V / KPK/LN No. 8953), a company formed in 2017 manage by FIRST HOME Group.

5. Woguides Adventure Sdn Bhd

Woguides is No.1 van rental with driver guide service company in Malaysia. Specializing in airport transfer, day & night tours, and event transportation.