Location: Penang Island

Penang, Malaysia

Other transcription(s)

• Malay: Pulau Pinang

• Chinese: 槟岛 (Simplified) 檳島 (Traditional)

• Tamil: பினாங்கு தீவு

Country: Malaysia

State: Penang

Administrative Areas: List George Town Pulau Tikus Tanjung Tokong Tanjung Bungah Batu Ferringhi Air Itam Paya Terubong Jelutong Batu Lanchang Gelugor Sungai Nibong Bayan Baru Bukit Jambul Bayan Lepas Batu Maung Teluk Kumbar Balik Pulau Teluk Bahang

Founded by the British: 17 July 1786

British crown colony: 1 April 1867 - 31 August 1957

Japanese occupation: 19 December 1941 - 3 September 1945

Granted city status: 1 January 2015

Capital: George Town

Government

• Local Government: Penang Island City Council

• Mayor: Yew Tung Seang

Area

• Island City: 293 km (113 sq mi)

• Metro: 2,563.15 km (989.64 sq mi)

Elevation: 833 m (2,733 ft)

Population (2010)

• Island City: 722,384 (2nd)

• Density: 2,372/km (6,140/sq mi)

• Metro: 2,412,616 (2nd)

Time zone: MST (UTC+8)

• Summer (DST): Not observed (UTC)

Postal code: 100xx to 119xx

Area code(s): +604

Vehicle registration: P

Website: mbpp.gov.my

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Penang Island, the most populous island city in Malaysia, is situated in the State of Penang. With a population of 738,500, it also forms Malaysia's second largest city by population, while Greater Penang, with 2.5 million inhabitants, is the nation's second most populous metropolis. Its capital, George Town, has also been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
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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.