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. Kasheraa Transporters

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Kasheraa is an experiance transport providers and also customized holiday trips according to our customer needs.For further informations please do not hesitate to contact us via email or call direct to our mobile(+6012-7373084)

2. YY Tour & Travel Sdn Bhd

Unlike ready-made travel packages, our tailor-made tours allow you to travel at your own date and pace. We craft tour packages with personalised itineraries that suit the needs of your travel group. Travel to where you want, when you want to, and experience the most of local culture with your own private guide and driver.

3. Prima Summit

We offer local Penang tour as well as customized tour covering Peninsular Malaysia (Langkawi Island, Taiping, Ipoh, Sekinchan, Kuala Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands, Cameraon Highlands, Melaka, & Putrajaya). We have experienced English speaking and Mandarin Speaking licensed tourist guide cum driver catering to small group. Perfect for families and friends outing to fascinating Malaysia.

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.

6. Pen Marine

Penang private boat charter and yacht sales. Escape the hustle and bustle of George Town, Penang and indulge in the serenity at sea with a trip around Penang to view the beautiful bridges at sunset, neighbouring islands and hidden white sandy beaches. All private boat charters comes with a crew and refreshments are provided while lunch and tea sets can also be ordered.