Penang Information

Travel and Local Information Guide

Malaysia's 'Pearl of the Orient' carries a natural beauty and cultural splendour like no other place. Its name comes from the Malay translation of betel nut - 'Pinang'.

Every year, thousands of visitors come here to experience the unique cultural heritage and scenery. It is also a very cosmopolitan city, perhaps the second busiest in the country after Kuala Lumpur.

Festivals & Events in Penang

Penang has a host of festivals and event lined up each year. Just like any other state in Malaysia, Penang's people celebrate the major festivals associated with their race, namely Hari Raya (Malays), Chinese New Year (Chinese) and Deepavali (Indians). Read More...

Getting Around Penang

Due to the high population density of the island, Penang gets pretty congested during rush hour in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. The roads on Penang Island are also narrow having been built without foreseeing such a large volume of traffic in the future. Read More...

Getting There

The Penang International Airport located in the south receives direct flights from major capitals in the region. Malaysian Airlines (MAS) operates more than 20 flights daily to and fro from Kuala Lumpur. Read More...

Penang International Airport

One of Malaysia’s tourist trump cards, Penang – the northern gateway to Malaysia – is unquestionably popular. The oldest British settlement in the country and Malaysia’s smallest state, Penang’s landscape is that of golden, palm-fringed beaches, sprawling beachside mansions and resorts, a jungle-clad interior and a capital (Georgetown) housing Southeast Asia’s largest collection of pre-war houses. Read More...

Penang Overview

Penang consists of a 285 sq. km island connected via a 13 km bridge to an additional 760 sq. km of mainland, referred to as Seberang Perai. Commercial and administrative activity is concentrated in the capital of Georgetown, located on the northeast tip of the island. Read More...

Weather in Penang

Penang Island enjoys a warm equatorial climate and is similar to most destinations along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Temperatures generally range between 29°C - 35°C during the day and 26°C - 29°C during the night. Throughout the year, the weather is mostly uniform, making it suitable to be visited all-year-round. Read More...