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Penang has so much to see that a visitor will never get enough of time to see all of what she has to offer. So if you coming in to Penang for the first time the best place to start is in George Town itself, which is given the status of the World ...

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Getting to Penang

Just mention the word Penang, and many thoughts come to mind. Either it’s the great beaches and seaside or heritage and historical elements; however the ultimate thing that would strike anyone’s mind would be the great Penang ...

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Penang Medical Tourism

Penang, the food haven of Malaysia, has added another feather to her hat as according to statistics, Penang has become the leading medical tourism hub of ...

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Heritage Trail

George Town was founded and built by the British as a free port in the 18th century. This attracts not only traders and merchants but a lot of settlers from the neighbouring region to come to this island to seek ...

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Esplanade In Action

Organised by the Penang State Tourism Development & Culture, Esplanade In Action showcases a series of programmes on the first Saturday of every month at historical Esplanade in providing an insight to the culture of Penang through performances and ...

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What to see

Penang has so much to see that a visitor will never g...

Getting to Penang

Just mention the word Penang, and many thoughts come ...

Penang Medical Tourism

Penang, the food haven of Malaysia, has added another...

Heritage Trail

George Town was founded and built by the British as a...

Esplanade In Action

Organised by the Penang State Tourism Development & C...

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Glittering lights of the streets of Penang

Written by Administrator II
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 16:15
The streets of Penang is the place to see and to be seen this Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day Holiday with glittering lights and colourful decoratives of the festive season adorning the trees and walkways. Lights and decoratives are now in the midst of being strung up along the roads of Penang particularly Light Street for the public to admire while driving through and also for them to take a stroll along the walkway for a picture perfect good time. Besides the picturesque lights and decorations, the public can also have their photos taken with the God of Prosperity which will be placed along the decorative walkway. The walkway will be transformed in a way where when you walk into the vicinity, you will feel like you are... Read more...
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 14:28

GO Penang International: Go-kart & Food Festival

Written by Administrator II
Thursday, 04 February 2010 10:29
Block your calendar from 12 to 14 March 2010 because you will not want to miss the chance to witness the most happening event of the year - the GO Penang International 2010 Megafest at Penang Esplanade! An event jointly organized by the Penang State Tourism Development & Culture and ROOTS Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd, the Go Penang International 2010 is a total experience Mega Festival engineered to make your adrenaline rush and heart thumps throughout the three-day event with Go-kart and Food as one... Read more...
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 12:25

Photo Contest "Thaipusam 2010"

Written by Administrator II
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 09:45
Theme: Thaipusam 2010 Date of submission: 29th January 2010. Closing date: 8th February 2010. 5pm This weekend, we invite you to explore the best of Penang during the Thaipusam Festival held on 29th, 30th & 31st January 2010. Bring out your cameras during this festival and take shots of anything related to Thaipusam - whether it's the spiritual skewering and piercing, the revealing of the holy silver chariot, the dancing kavadis or the pilgrimage towards the Waterfall Temple. Capture... Read more...
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 10:58

Switch on the charm

Written by Administrator II
Friday, 29 January 2010 02:56
The Star Online. 29 January 2010. By Manjit Kaur PENANG’S main tourist spots such as the Esplanade and Gurney Drive will be all lit up for the coming Chinese New Year, said state Tourism Development chairman Danny Law. “Our Chinese New Year lights will be similar to Hong Kong and Singapore’s fantastic Christmas lights which have become tourist attractions in their own right. “The state aims to become the number one destination for tourists to come and celebrate the Year of the... Read more...

Out to lure the tourist

Written by Administrator II
Thursday, 14 January 2010 04:42
The Star Online PENANG is set to woo more tourists through the various programmes and festivities lined up in the Visit Penang Year 2010-2012. With more than 40 events and celebrations taking place over the next 11 months, state Tourism Development and Culture Com-mittee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said the state was going all out to promote the Pearl of the Orient. “We will go overseas occasionally to take part in tourism exhibitions as well to give away leaflets, DVDs and publicity... Read more...
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 January 2010 04:53

Advertisements for Tourism Penang and '12 Penang Best Foods Must Eat' Booklets

Written by Administrator II
Monday, 11 January 2010 09:34
Visitors to Penang will now be able to obtain information on touring Penang and its famous food with just a flip of a page. YB Danny Law Heng Kiang Chairman of the Penang State Tourism Development and Culture says that with the '12 Penang Best Foods Must Eat' and the Tourism Penang booklets to be available by end of the month, tourists who are here especially on a short trip will be able to keep the focus on the main dishes and also have a quick glimpse of Penang to help as an instant guide... Read more...
Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 January 2010 05:39

Thaipusam in Penang

Written by Administrator II
Thursday, 07 January 2010 12:48
Thaipusam Date: 29th to 31st January 2010 Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar. It is normally held in the last week of January or the beginning of February, depending on the alignment of the sun, moon and planets. A pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga, who represents virtue, youth and power, on a silver chariot led by more then 60 Kavadis adorned with peacock feathers from Little India to the Nattukottai... Read more...
Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 12:16

New Year Message By Penang Chief Minister For Lim Guan Eng

Written by Administrator
Sunday, 03 January 2010 16:26
2010 Penang New Year Message By Penang Chief Minister For Lim Guan Eng In George Town On 30.12.2009 Willing To Work Together With The Federal Government To Help Making Penang and Malaysia A High-Income Economy That Is Safe, Clean And Offers Equal Opportunity For All. The Penang state government is willing to work with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Utama Najib Tun Razak and the Federal government to help make Penang and Malaysia a high-income economy that is safe, clean and offers equal... Read more...

New Year Message from YB Danny Law Heng Kiang

Written by Administrator
Sunday, 03 January 2010 16:22
On behalf of The Penang State Government, I would like to wish all tourism industry players, local and overseas, Happy New Year and may you all be blessed with a great start to a wonderful year of prosperity, abundance and good fortune! With two international television stations highlighting Penang heritage and Chingay, we cannot be more proud than to have Penang move up further in recognition on the world's map this year. Since George Town was inscribed with the UNESCO World Heritage... Read more...
Last Updated on Thursday, 07 January 2010 09:59

Penang: Pearl of the Orient

Written by Administrator II
Tuesday, 29 December 2009 11:18
Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta \| Tue, 12/29/2009 1:51 PM \| Supplement Malaysia is more than Kuala Lumpur. Take Penang, for instance, which is just as appealing and its development just as dynamic. The island is known not only as a city of education but also as the largest medical tourism destination in Southeast Asia. Penang, which was the first British trade center in the Far East, is one of the most beautiful cities in the eastern region. Located northeast of the Malaysian... Read more...
Last Updated on Friday, 01 January 2010 03:25

Celebrate with us this New Year's Eve!

Written by Administrator II
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 16:38
This New Year's Eve, expect an exhilaratingly good time as there are more than one parties lined up for you to attend! Join us and the rest of Penang as we celebrate eventful 2009 and welcome 2010 with the roar of a tiger! Select your countdown party place of choice from Esplanade, Queensbay Mall, Gurney Plaza, Autocity-Juru, Pesta Pulau Pinang and many more! Here in Penang, just like our food, we have a variety of local flavours to suit your taste, and just exactly too as we throw... Read more...
Last Updated on Friday, 01 January 2010 03:27

Launch of VisitPenang Year

Written by Administrator III
Friday, 18 December 2009 02:11
This New Year's Eve head on over to Gurney Plaza to kick-start the VisitPenang Year 2010-2012 with a BANG! From 7.30pm till midnight, join us as we usher in the new year's and celebrate the launch of VisitPenang Year 2010-2012. The Honourable Chief Minister of Penang, Y.A.B Tuan Lim Guan Eng will be present to launch the VisitPenang Year 2010-2012, a 3-year tourism campaign in initiative of the State Government to further promote Penang to the world! So come join us in celebration with a... Read more...
Last Updated on Friday, 18 December 2009 03:00

Penang Pesta Open Dragon Boat Race

Written by Administrator II
Tuesday, 01 December 2009 09:49
Penang Pesta Dragon Boat will be held on 12th and 13th December 2009. 9am to 6pm. For the first time in our 30 years history, 2009 Penang Pesta Open Dragon Boat Race will be held at Bandar Sri Pinang, Jelutong Expressway. We are pleased to announce that 27 teams from Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Philippines and Malaysia will be taking part in Men, Women & Junior races for 200 meter, 500 meter and 1,000 meter. Do join us at the promenade and enjoy 2 days of thrill and suspense as we... Read more...
Last Updated on Friday, 01 January 2010 02:59

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