[62] Several colonial buildings were destroyed or damaged, including the Government Offices, St. Xavier's Institution, Hutchings School (now Penang State Museum) and the Penang Secretariat Building. [81][90][91], The city's decline continued into the early 2000s. Deluxcious Luxurious Heritage Hotel 4 15-17A, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town. [21], A number of cruise ships call Swettenham Pier as their homeport, bringing tourists into and out of George Town towards regional destinations like Phuket and Singapore. It is also a hub for two Malaysian low-cost carriers AirAsia and Firefly. [191] These modifications include the use of words of Indian origin and the alteration of the final l syllable into i. As its nicknames (Pearl of the Orient, Garden of the East, and Island of Pearls) suggest, Penang Island is an exceptionally beautiful location, and with a population of just 740,000, the city is small enough that its easy to make friends and meet your neighbors. [156] In 2018, George Town was recognised as one of the cleanest cities in ASEAN, following a 2017 ranking which placed George Town as Malaysia's second cleanest city. Learn more about MALAYSIA and other countries in our free, daily Overseas Opportunity Letter. [263][264], George Town's cultural melting pot of various races and religions means that there are a great many celebrations and festivities in any given year. [296][297], The numerous public and private hospitals in George Town has helped the city to emerge as the centre of medical tourism in Malaysia. Take Grab Or Taxi. [22][23], Light developed George Town as a free port, thus allowing merchants to trade without having to pay any form of tax or duties. This virtual walking tour will give you an impression of the. [38][39], The Supreme Court of Penang (now High Court of Penang) was first opened at Fort Cornwallis on 31 May 1808. The oldest portion of the city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while outside the UNESCO zone lies the modern cityscape, with skyscrapers, residential high-rises, office blocks and shopping malls built all over the city. [305] One of Malaysia's top dailies currently in circulation, The Star, was founded in George Town in the 1970s, while the country's oldest Chinese newspaper, Kwong Wah Yit Poh, was also founded in the city in 1910. [citation needed] This is partly because the new names are often unwieldy (e.g. Throughout history, the city has even welcomed some of the most influential personalities, including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Nol Coward, Lee Kuan Yew and Queen Elizabeth II. [15][16][209] Located at the southeastern corner of Penang Island, the zone is home to various high-tech multinational firms, including Dell, Intel, AMD, Motorola, Agilent, Renesas, Osram, Bosch, Sony and Seagate. In a newer and higher-end building, you could spend around US$800 per month for a unit with a view of the sea. [237], Centuries of development have brought a mix of architectural styles to George Town, both historical and modern. [180], George Town currently has a sizeable expatriate population, especially from Singapore, Japan and various Asian countries as well as the United Kingdom, many of whom chose to retire in Penang as part of Malaysia My Second Home programme. Georgetown old town is located on Penang island and attached to the mainland by a huge 13km bridge. 343, Jalan Dato Keramat, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. [139], The central hills of Penang Island, situated to the west of George Town, serve as a gigantic green lung and water catchment area for the urbanised island. Tolkien: "Not all those who wander are lost " Or this gem from Caskie Stinnett, which rings so true to me: "I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine." It went into decline in the latter decades of the 20th century and is now a dying art form. [80], On 1 January 1957, George Town was accorded city status by Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the first city within the Federation of Malaya, and by extension, Malaysia. 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Malaysia does not have doctorate-level medical schools of its own, so all physicians practicing in the country have acquired at least part of their education overseas. [124][125][126] Even for roads that have been renamed in Malay, such as Jalan Masjid Negeri, Penangites in general still prefer to use the road's former colonial name, which in this particular case is Green Lane. Punjabi and Telugu are also spoken by a very smaller numbers of Indians. *No spam: We will NEVER give your email address to anyone else. [12][13] These were in addition to the Time magazine in 2004, which acclaimed Penang as having the best street food in Asia. [245][246][247] The more prominent local dishes include asam laksa, char kway teow, curry mee, Hokkien mee, nasi kandar, oh chien (fried oyster omelette), rojak and chendol. [194], However, Penang Hokkien serves as the lingua franca of George Town. And to see at least one of Penang's prominent beaches! [25][28][29], Although Light subsequently reported on this offer to his superiors, it was only in 1786 when he was finally ordered to obtain Penang Island from Kedah. [147][148], The city features a tropical rainforest climate, under the Kppen climate classification (Af). Queensbay Mall Penang Shopping Mall - photo credits to davehooi (Instagram) The journey should take around 20 minutes and cost RM1-4. [267][268][269], In addition, the city hosts several major festivals in any given year. The Penang Philharmonic and the ProArt Chinese Orchestra both have venues in town. [94] The western half of the island, where Balik Pulau forms the main population centre, remains sparsely-populated, although urbanisation has encroached into the area in recent years. Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights (From AU$123.30) Penang Island 4 Hours City Tour (From AU$62.42) Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours) (From AU$77.99) Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si (From AU$150.89) Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures (From AU$154.13) See all George Town experiences on Tripadvisor You will be learning to draw your own design on paper and understanding the process of tracing it on to a piece of fabric. The High Court remains at Light Street to this day, along with the Magistrates and Sessions Court across the street. [7], In addition, Greater Penang, which also covers Seberang Perai, and parts of neighbouring Kedah and Perak, was home to 2,412,616 residents as of 2010[update]. The island of Penang was inhabited long before the arrival of Europeans, but George Town itself was established in 1786 by the British East India Company. [188], During the British colonial era, English was the official language. [64] Some historians have argued that the withdrawal and the silent evacuation of the European population led to the loss of the British sense of invincibility, and that the collapse of British rule in Southeast Asia came not in Singapore, but in Penang. George Town experiences relatively consistent temperatures throughout the course of the year, with an average high of about 32C (90F) and an average low of 21C (70F). On English-speaking islands you can enjoy island life with some of the familiarity of home. [258] Aside from wall art, several wrought iron caricatures, each depicting a unique aspect of George Town's history and culture, have been installed throughout the city centre. With a population of over 700,000, the city is the second-largest in the country after the capital of Kuala Lumpur. Established as an entrept by Francis Light of the East India Company in 1786, George Town was the first British settlement in Southeast Asia. [260] Other museums within the city focus on religious and cultural aspects, as well as famous personalities, including the Penang Islamic Museum, Sun Yat-sen Museum, P. Ramlee's House, Batik Painting Museum, and Universiti Sains Malaysia Museum and Gallery. While the central hills have somewhat limited the westward urban sprawl, George Town's expansion is more evident southward along the eastern seaboard of Penang Island, creating the suburbs of Jelutong and Gelugor, the latter merging with the northward development of Bayan Lepas. (2015). #1 George Town Port - Where to Stay in George Town for Your First Time. [15][16] The city also serves as the financial centre of northern Malaysia and the nation's most vital medical tourism hub. [210] Most of the foreign banks still maintain their Penang headquarters at Beach Street, which serves as the city's main Central Business District. In a country that is so passionate about food that the common greeting is Have you eaten yet? Penang stands out for the quality, the diversity and the low cost of dining options it offers. The Red Garden is an excellent place to find lok-lok, Assam laksa, rojak, and other classics as well as Thai, sushi, and even Filipino food. [114][136], The most popular beaches of George Town are situated along the city's northwestern suburbs, specifically Batu Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah and Tanjung Tokong. [225], The state government launched its ten-year Penang Tourism Master Plan in February 2019 with the goal of ensuring sustainable development and making Penang a hub for tourism, heritage, culture and arts in the region. The bus from Kuala Lumpur to Penang takes roughly 5-5.5 hours and the price varies depending on which bus stations you use for your arrival/departure as both KL and Penang have a few options. [74], Following the Japanese surrender on 15 August 1945, the Penang Shimbun, a Japanese newspaper, published the proclamation of surrender issued by the Emperor of Japan. At the low end, you could rent a small furnished apartment for less than USUS$300 per month. from. [235], While shopping malls now dominate the retail scene in George Town, many centuries-old shophouses are still operating alongside the city's flea markets and wet markets, such as Chowrasta Market. [365], Capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang, Department of Statistics, Malaysia (2020), Francis, Ric & Ganley, Colin: Penang trams, trolleybuses & railways: municipal transport history, 1880s1963. [107][108], The jurisdiction of George Town covers an area of 305.77km2 (118.06sqmi), encompassing the entirety of Penang Island and five of the surrounding islets, including Jerejak Island. [204][205] George Town's popularity amongst foreign investors has contributed to Penang gaining the largest share of Malaysia's foreign direct investments within the same year. [56][86][87], In a bid to revitalise George Town, the Komtar project was launched in 1974. [38][39] Edmond Stanley assumed office as the First Recorder of the Supreme Court of Penang in 1808, thus serving as Malaya's first Superior Court Judge. Wholesalers, import and export businesses, and shipping companies dominate the southern section of Beach Street, as they have since the 1880s, and the docks of Weld Quay, which was established more than 120 years ago, are little changed today. [18], As many as 24% of Penang's workforce are employed in the retail sub-sector, the largest of all economic sub-sectors in Penang. [234] Among the more well-known shopping malls within the city are Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon, 1st Avenue and Queensbay Mall. [38][39], In the early 19th century, Penang Island became a centre of spice production within Southeast Asia. Spices such as nutmeg, clove and pepper, produced from the spice farms throughout the island, were exported via the Port of Penang in George Town. Just south of the UNESCO World Heritage Site stands the Komtar Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Penang at nearly 250m (820ft) tall. [37] Meanwhile, a Supreme Court was established at Fort Cornwallis in 1808. Unless youre eating in an upscale restaurant, you can eat well for about US$3 per person. 5 Best Neighborhoods to Stay in George Town. [112][114], As with most island cities, land scarcity is a pressing issue in George Town. [140] Rising 833m (2,733ft) above sea level, the peak of Penang Hill is accessible via the Penang Hill Railway from its base station off Hill Railway Road. Penang is 64.53% less expensive than New York (without rent, see our cost of living index ). S$77.43. [10][25][28] The British East India Company sought control of the island as a Royal Navy base, and as a trading post between China and India. Bus Tours. [310][311] In addition, the city was one of the pit-stops of The Amazing Race 16, The Amazing Race Asia 4 and The Amazing Race Asia 5. The oldest bank in Malaysia, Standard Chartered, opened its main branch in George Town in 1875 to cater to the financial requirements of early European traders. [47] The city's main Central Business District at Beach Street, also within the UNESCO zone, is home to banks built in various Art Deco-based hybrid styles. [18][19][87] About 1,000 patients arrive in George Town daily, mostly from Asian countries such as Indonesia, Singapore and Japan. [48][54][55], With improved access to education, a greater level of participation in municipal affairs by its Asian residents and substantial press freedom, George Town was perceived as being more intellectually receptive than Singapore. [316][317] While the tram lines have since been disused, another colonial legacy, the trishaw, remains in use throughout the city, albeit catering primarily for tourists.[318][319]. Due to its well-preserved heritage cityscape, George Town served as the filming location for a number of movies, such as Anna and the King, Lust, Caution and You Mean the World to Me, the latter of which is the first movie to be filmed entirely in Penang Hokkien. [211] Northam Road is now home to a cluster of financial services, with a number of accounting, auditing and insurance firms based along this coastal road. [10] Together with Singapore and Malacca, George Town formed part of the Straits Settlements, which became a British crown colony in 1867. In 2014 Lonely Planet named Penang the top food destination in the world. It was subjugated by Japan during World War II, before being recaptured by the British at war's end. [309] Singaporean drama series, The Little Nyonya and The Journey: Our Homeland, were also shot within the UNESCO zone. They held the top positions in some of the city's most influential associations, such as the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Penang Straits Chinese British Association. [185] Even though most of these other communities, including the Jews, are no longer extant, they lent their legacy to numerous street and place names such as the Dhammikarama Temple, Burmah Road, Armenian Street, Jewish Cemetery and Gottlieb Road. Eastern & Oriental Hotel 5 10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, George Town. [233], An integral part of Penang's services sector is medical tourism, which has made George Town the medical tourism hub of Malaysia. 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This is a safe and reasonably-priced little island with excellent medical care, an interesting and eclectic community from around the world that communicates largely in English, and diverse lifestyle, entertainment and recreational options. [40][41] The spice trade also allowed the British East India Company to cover the administrative costs of Penang. [41], In the State Legislative Assembly, George Town is represented by 19 state constituencies, namely Padang Kota, Pengkalan Kota, Komtar, Kebun Bunga, Pulau Tikus, Tanjong Bunga, Air Putih, Air Itam, Paya Terubong, Seri Delima, Datok Keramat, Sungai Pinang, Batu Lancang, Batu Uban, Pantai Jerejak, Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Betong and Telok Bahang. Several hotels and resorts have been established along these locations, including Hard Rock Hotel. Located on the north-eastern tip of the peninsula, the star-shaped building was constructed by Captain Francis Light to protect the island from pirates. There are also 54 government-run clinics throughout George Town, supported by 11 private hospitals and 352 private clinics. [12], Unlike most other Malaysian cities, George Town does not rely only on air transportation for tourist arrivals. While youll find many fine restaurants in George Town, the real food scene is in the little cafes, open air restaurants and hawker stalls. Each of the new road signs shows the street's official Malay name and either the street's English, Chinese, Tamil or Arabic name. Basic monthly plan of calling/200 minutes, texting/200 SMS texts, and 2 GB data. The George Town Inner Ring Road and the Penang Middle Ring Road are the two major ring roads around the city centre. 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[301][302] Since then, AEDs have been installed at several public locations throughout the city. Botanical Gardens sprawls at the base of towering Penang Hill, a favorite with hikers. [145], The city is also home to the world's smallest national park the Penang National Park. [7] More recent estimates from Malaysia's Department of Statistics indicated that about 738,500 inhabitants lived within this cosmopolitan city as of 2012[update]. [305], In 2011, the then Chief Minister of Penang, Lim Guan Eng, officiated the launch of the Penang edition of Time Out. [175] In particular, most of the nearly 1,500 Eurasians remain concentrated at the Pulau Tikus suburb. The city of George Town includes the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, a high-tech manufacturing hub regarded as the "Silicon Valley of the East". [234][236] These traditional retail establishments cater more to locally made products, including spices, nutmegs and tau sar pneah, a famous Penang delicacy. At George Town Heritage Walks, we will bring you on a journey through George Town's historic streets like you have never experienced before. [160] Penang-based non-governmental organisations are also allocated four of the 24 councillor positions. [32][47] This was followed by HSBC in 1885 and the Royal Bank of Scotland in 1888. [218] The city has been listed by various publications, including the Lonely Planet, Forbes and Time, as one of the top travel destinations in Asia. Ah Leng Char Koay Teow. Let your creativity run wild by painting your drawing. Under British rule, missionary schools were set up across George Town. Aside from these, the city has a handful of language institutions, such as the British Council, Alliance Franaise and the Malaysian German Society.[281][282][283]. Some of the oldest missionary schools in George Town include the Penang Free School, St. Xavier's Institution, Convent Light Street, St. George's Girls' School and Methodist Boys' School. Even beyond the citys UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site heart, this city is a cornucopia of Chinese shop houses, pagodas, temples, churches, mosques, British-colonial buildings and landscaped parks. [159] The current Mayor is Yew Tung Seang, who took office in 2018. [112][113] The central hills of Penang Island, including Penang Hill, serve as a giant green lung for George Town and an important forested catchment area. [270][271], George Town has a relatively well-developed sporting infrastructure. In George Town, youd never run out of things to do, from outdoor fun and historical exploration to dining adventures, nightlife, or an evening at the symphony. Since 2001, shopping complexes in George Town registered the biggest increases in Malaysia. Arts exhibitions are held at the city's numerous cultural centres, such as the Hin Bus Depot. [18][19], The success of George Town's medical tourism industry is mainly due to the specialised medical treatments offered at more affordable costs by the city's numerous private hospitals, coupled with well-trained professionals and advanced equipment. The Penang General Hospital, administered and funded by the Ministry of Health, is the main public hospital in George Town and serves as the tertiary referral hospital within northern Malaysia. [106], Whilst George Town had been declared a city by Queen Elizabeth II in 1957, the jurisdiction of the city was expanded by the Malaysian federal government to encompass the entirety of Penang Island in 2015. Rapid Penang, with over 30 routes on Penang Island, is the sole public bus service provider within George Town. [24] It is often erroneously spelt "Georgetown", which was never the city's official name; such misspelling may have arisen in confusion with other places having the same name. 1. Rent, too, can be super affordable in this city, especially when compared with Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. A botanical garden with an artificial pond, fountains and waterfalls, a well-groomed park, huge water lilies and lotuses, gazebos and benches for relaxing, paths for trekking through the jungle. Under Operation Jurist, the British Royal Marines accepted the surrender of the Japanese garrison in Penang and retook Penang Island on 3 September 1945. The city centre is also linked with the western parts of Penang Island, such as Balik Pulau, via the pan-island Federal Route 6. [286][287][288] The Penang Japanese School is the only international school in George Town that caters for expatriates of a specific nationality. The historical core of George Town has been inscribed as a UNESCO World . 147 French and Russian sailors were killed. George Town is also a place where you could rent what would qualify as a luxury-level place to live. [62], After a period of military administration, the British dissolved the Straits Settlements in 1946 and proceeded to merge the Crown Colony of Penang into the Malayan Union, which was then replaced with the Federation of Malaya in 1948. Buildings like the Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kong Hock Keong Temple, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion are notable for their architectural styles, which combine diverse cultural influences. Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang) is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait.It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula.They are connected by Malaysia's two longest road bridges, the Penang Bridge and the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge; the latter is also . [285] Meanwhile, the Chung Hwa Confucian School, founded in 1904, was the first Chinese school in Southeast Asia. George Town was the first British settlement in Southeast Asia and quickly became a center of spice production in the 19th century. Compare Penang with: Summary about cost of living in Penang, Malaysia: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,630.19$ (7,423.56RM) without rent (using our estimator). [25][27] Aware of this situation, Light formed friendly relations with the then Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin II, and promised British military protection, while the Sultan reciprocally offered Penang Island, then part of Kedah. In addition to the sister cities and areas, George Town has inked five other friendship city agreements. #2 Taman Selamat - Best Place to Stay in George Town on a Budget. In the 1770s, the British East India Company instructed Francis Light, a British Royal Navy captain, to form trade relations in the Malay Peninsula. Art is everywhere in the old city. Originally a variant of the Minnan dialect, over the centuries, Penang Hokkien has incorporated a large number of loanwords from Malay and English. [206], Originally established as an entrept by the British, George Town's economy is now dominated by other tertiary sub-sectors ranging from manufacturing to finance, whilst newer industries, including entrepreneurial startups, are taking root within the city as well. [228] Due to the numerous shopping malls and hypermarkets in George Town, the city is the main shopping hub of northern Malaysia. [133] On the other hand, Air Itam and Paya Terubong emerged to the west of George Town as a result of agricultural plantations on the central hills of Penang Island. 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