The spirit of Penang
CAPTAIN Francis Light founded Penang in 1786 when he convinced the Sultan of Kedah, whose territory it was at the time, to cede the island to the British.
CAPTAIN Francis Light founded Penang in 1786 when he convinced the Sultan of Kedah, whose territory it was at the time, to cede the island to the British.
PETALING JAYA (April 8): It is not every day that you find a home with a sea view, and this privilege often comes at a premium.
PETALING JAYA (Feb 26): The second tower of The Tamarind executive apartments in Penang by Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E & O) is 80% sold since its launch in late-2015, the group said in a press statement.
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 25): The new Gurney Wharf seafront unveiled by the Penang government has the potential to cause a devastating environmental impact elsewhere, according to the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM).
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 24): Penang is currently taking feedback from the people about the landscaping and design of the new-look Gurney Wharf, chief minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) said today.
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 23): The Penang government today unveiled plans for a new seafront public park at its popular Gurney Drive, to be known as Gurney Wharf.
GEORGE TOWN (Dec 29): Green groups are right to be worried about new land reclamation projects on the southern part of Penang island due to bad experiences with previous ones on the north side, even as the Penang government seeks to assuage residents’ fears.
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