PENANG BY ITS NAME

Penang, commonly referred to as the Pearl of the orient, is one of Asia’s famous islands. Penang entices many tourists who are drawn to the beautiful beaches and to the deep culture embedded within the island. Penang was recently declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Malaysia's single state island is situated on the north-west coast of the Malaysian peninsula, by the Strait of Malacca and it is the second smallest and eighth most populous state in Malaysia.

The name Penang found its origin from a modern Malay name, pulau pinang, meaning the island of the areca nut tree. Penang can refer to the Penang state (Negeri Pulau Pinang) or the Penang island (Pulau Pinang). The capital of the state is George Town.

The island of Penang is one of the main tourist attractions in Malaysia. The island has a fabulous coastline along with its rich multicultural history that is filled with European, Indian, Chinese and Malay influences. It is also known to be the ‘food paradise” of Malaysia.