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The tricolour flag features vertical stripes of equal width with an areca nut
tree on the white centre panel. Light blue represents the sea surrounding the
island; white stands for its serenity and yellow signifies prosperity. Pulau
Pinang (Penang Island) derives its name from the arecanut tree, called pokok
pinang in Malay.
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The betelnut tree gave the island its name. The Penang Bridge is not only a
source of pride to the people of Pulau Pinang; it also unites the island with
the mainland part of the State, as well as symbolising the unity between the
State and the Federation. The two pillars of the bridge stand for two basic
features of the New Economic Policy, namely the eradication of poverty and
restructuring of society, while the four cables represent the four major races
in the nation, that is Malay, Chinese, Indian and others. The five blue and
white waves symbolise the five Rukunegara and the five administrative districts
of the State. The five colours at the base of the betelnut tree have the same
meaning.
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| Area : 1,030
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| State Capital :
Georgetown
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| Head of State :
His Excellency Tun Dato’ Seri Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas SMN, DUPN, DMPN,
DJN |
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| Chief Minister :
Y.A.B Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon PSM |
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| District : Barat
Daya, Seberang Perai Selatan, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Utara,
Timur Laut |
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Penang ( Pulau Pinang ) |
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Pearl Of The Orient |
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For as long as anyone can remember, Penang
has always been a must-visit destination. Needing very little introduction to
many visitors to Malaysia, this island is one of Southeast Asia’s best holiday
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Known as the Pearl of the Orient and to some
older generations of locals as Pulau Kasatu, it lies off the Northwest coast of
Malaysia. Consisting of the Island of Penang and a strip of mainland opposite
the island known as Seberang Perai (formerly called Province Wellesley) and
separated by a waterway 3km wide at its closest point, they are linked by the
famous 13.5km Penang Bridge. The island’s northern coast boasts of beautiful
beaches and a vibrant nightlife. |
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Established by Francis Light as a British
trading post for the East India Co. in 1786 for trade between India, China and
Archipelago, Penang was named the island Prince of Wales after the heir to the
British throne by Light. In 1800, Light acquired the strip of land between the
Krian and Muda rivers and called it Province Wellesley, after the Marquis of
Wellesley. The capital was named Georgetown after King George III, and it still
stands today. Trade quickly grew, especially in pepper, nutmeg, clove and
gambier, and the island’s original population of 50 people swelled due to the
influx of immigrants and merchants. Administratively Penang was part of India
before becoming a member of the Straits Settlements together with Malacca and
Singapore. |
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As such, Georgetown arguably has the most
elegant British colonial buildings in the country, and a plethora of
hawker stalls and restaurants that make local food an attraction. In
the old quarter of Georgetown, trishaws still ply the narrow roads, and the
vehicles are popular for sightseeing rides. The inner city’s unique character
is a result of the coming together of Penang's diverse heritage, traditions and
communities, providing all Penangites with a sense of pride and belonging. |
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Dining |
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Assam laksa (noodles with spicy fish gravy,
mint leaves, shredded onions and cucumber), nasi kandar, char kuay teow, ore
chien (oyster omelette), pasembor, loh bak, roti jala, and nyonya dishes such
as otak-otak, Enche Kabin, and Curry Kapitan are famous Penang dishes. The best
places for assam laksa are Balik Pulau and Ayer Hitam Market. Nasi Kandar shops
can be found at Burma Road, Jalan Dato Keramat, Magazine Road, Jalan Kapitan
Kling (Pitt Street), Penang Road and Chowrasta Lane. Open-air conventional
Chinese coffee shops serving chicken rice, vermicelli, prawn noodles and others
are found in Lebuh Chulia and the surrounding area. In Chulian Street, there is
a quaint food stand that serves great value-for-money Mexican cuisine that
opens only in the night. Among the delicious picks are tacos, burritos,
quesadillas, nachos and enchiladas. |
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Sunshine Square in Gurney Drive and the
Esplanade on Jalan Tun Syed Sheikh Barakbah has many hawker stalls. For hawker
food with the comfort of air-conditioned environment can be found at the food
courts in KOMTAR, Midlands Park Centre and Gurney Drive. Seafood restaurants
are aplenty along Jalan Batu Feringghi and
Teluk Bahang. Gurney Drive. A
favourite haunt for food enthusiasts, this coastal road is famous for hawker
foodstalls and restaurants offering a mouth-watering selection of Penang
specialities such as assam laksa, hokkien mee, chee cheong fun, pasembor, rojak
and various other delicious local delicacies.
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Shopping |
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Island
Plaza. Fronting the busy Jalan Tanjong Tokong, this well-designed
shopping mall offers a good tenant mix – family entertainment and amusement,
local & regional cuisine restaurants, food court, cineplexes and more than
150 specialty stores. |
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Gurney
Plaza. One of the largest shopping malls in
Penang, it is located along Gurney Drive and is about five minutes from
Georgetown. It houses 500 retail stores with a wide selection of restaurants,
cafes and bistros. |
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1-Stop
Midlands Park. Housing more than 300 stores, a food court that
serves a good spread of local favourites, entertainment of simulated rides and
high-tech game machines and a 32-lane bowling alley, this seven-level shopping
mall is located on Pulau Tikus. There are also other restaurants that serve
fast food, Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisine. The Water Theme Park on the
rooftop offers fun time for families and friends with exciting water slides and
rides. |
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Super
Komtar. This is a departmental store and supermarket located within
the Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR) building. |
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The
Garage. With exquisite interiors, this is part of the heritage
programme on upper Penang. The shops here retail unique, exclusive but
affordable gifts, antiques, collectibles, outfits and accessories.
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Entertainment |
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The nightlife on this island is as lively as
that of the day. Nightclubs, pubs, bars, spas, lounges and other hangouts cater
for all types of tastes. Popular nightspots and places are along the
prestigious Belissa Row and there are numerous pubs along Jalan Gottlieb. The
Garage and Esplanade offers beers, cocktails, foosball, pool, dance floors and
feet-tapping music. |
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Penang is also a haven for golfer as there
are four excellent golf courses, namely the Bukit Jambul Country Club and Bukit
Jawi Golf Resort on the island and two other – Kristal Gold Resort and Penang
Golf Resort – on the mainland. These courses offer both well-designed
clubhouses and challenging greens. There are also other sports clubs such as
Penang Motor Sports Club, Penang Rifle Club, Penang Swimming Club, Penang
Squash Club ad the prestigious Penang Yacht Club that front the sea.
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