I just came back from a camp in Penang but I haven't post anything about this interesting and historical destination yet. So, for those who wants to visit Malaysia you should consider the state of Penang which is located in the northern part of Penisular Malaysia. It easily accessible via North-South Expressway, KTM Intercity, and you can also take a 45 minutes flight from KLIA.
Below are some interesting facts about Penang that i got from Wikipedia.
Below are some interesting facts about Penang that i got from Wikipedia.
Penang is a state in Malaysia and
the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of
Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the
north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian
state in area after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. It is composed of two
parts – Penang Island, where the seat of government is, and Province Wellesley
on the Malay Peninsula. Highly urbanised and industrialized Penang is one of
the most developed and economically important states in the country, as well as
a thriving tourist destination. Its heterogeneous population is highly diverse
in ethnicity, culture, language, and confessions. A resident of Penang is
colloquially known as a Penangite.
penang ferry |
rapid penang |
Penang International Airport |
Penang International Airport serves as the northern gateway to
Malaysia and is the secondary hub of Firefly, a low-cost carrier wholly owned
by Malaysia Airlines as well as AirAsia, a pioneer low-cost carrier from
Malaysia. Other airlines operating at Penang are national flag carrier Malaysia
Airlines, SilkAir (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines), Thai Airways
International, Tiger Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Hong Kong-based Cathay
Pacific and Dragon Air, Taiwan-based China Airlines, China Southern Airlines,
together with Indonesian airlines Lion Air, Kartika Airlines, Sriwijaya Air and
Wings Air.
KOMTAR tower |
heritage buildings