Fort Cornwallis Moat – History and reinstatement today
Opened for a sneak peak in July 2024, the first of the moat reinstatement phases in Fort Cornwallis is now ready. Here is a look at the South Moat and the Moat’s History.
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A Glimpse into the Future of Fort Cornwallis: Action footage & photos
Ask anyone in Penang and they will tell you that the restoration of Fort Cornwallis, a Heritage Site and Historical Icon in Georgetown Penang is long overdue. We take a look at a short history, the moat reinstatement project, its progress so far and what to expect.More
Pasar Malam – Penang Night Market
A trip to Malaysia is almost certainly incomplete without a night market experience, even more so in Penang. More
George Town World Heritage Day and Celebration
Penang is proud of its status as a World Heritage Site and in celebration of this prestigious status, has made the 7th of July the George Town World Heritage Day.
We are on the Top 10 List Again for Places to Go in 2014
The year 2013 is drawing to a close and it is time once again to draw up your new ‘bucket list’ for 2014.
Escape to Nature in Penang
Looking for things to do with the family especially the kids in the weekend. Why not get yourself down to Escape, a family theme park, based on an eco-friendly outdoor theme with a difference.
Get to Know Your Penang Heritage Buildings
The kind people at Cultural Heritage and Action Team, a voluntary organisation formed by Penang heritage groups and activists have created this infographic for those interested in the architecture and history of heritage buildings in Penang.More
Penang is One of 10 Best Islands
Penang is rated as one of the 10 best Malaysian islands to visit according to an article by Simon Ostheimer on CNN GO.More
Penang, the Street Food Haven Part 1
Great Al Jazeera Program on Penang, the life, the culture, the heritage and ultimately, the food by Veronica Pedrosa.
Penang in Motion
A clever way to appreciate the city and its natural landscape, FwuKai Quah a proud Penangnite has captured a series of time lapsed videos and stitched this together to create a nearly three minute long motion picture in high definition.More
Tell us more… Little Girl
It’s your turn to tell us more about this mural in Penang… and here it is based on feedback from our readers.More
Chew Jetty the Art Canvas
Chew Jetty, one of the many waterfront settlements in the north east of the Island located next to the Ferry link between the island and Butterworth on the mainland has had a makeover.More
Dragon Boat Festival 2012
For those who missed the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2012 last weekend at the Teluk Bahang Dam, here is a collection of photographs of the event. More
Penang on New York Times
The New York Times published an online photo slideshow featuring Penang with the ever so appropriate title, “Hidden Treasures in Penang”.More
10 Best Cheap Eats in Penang
John Brunton’s article in The Guardian picked 10 best places to eat in George Town, Penang that not only serve some of the best street food but at very good prices.More
Ernest in Action – Captured
Ernest Zacharevic strikes again, this time in Cannon Street (Lebuh Cannon) near Khoo Kongsi and Masjid Jamek on Acheh Street (Lebuh Acheh)More
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