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Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Truly Asia
Malaysia is endowed by abundant natural resources that make our beloved country a haven for tourists. The inviting beautiful tropical charm with its many rivers, islands, beaches, mountains and caves, the exotic and yet amazing plants and animals, as well as the many tourist attactions all over the country, have drawn visitors from all over the world.
Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture.Malaysia is divided into 13 states and 3 Federal Territories, separated by the South China Sea with 11 states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) in Peninsular Malaysia and two states and 1 federal territory (Labuan) in East Malaysia.
Visiting Malaysia is a gastronomic experience. With the diversity of races living here, as well as the number of expatriates and foreign visitors, many varieties of foods including Malay, Chinese, Indian, European, Arabian, Asian and many others can be found.
Penang Island - Pearl of the Orient
Penang, commonly referred to as the Pearl of the Orient, is one of Asia’s famous islands. Penang entices many tourists who are drawn to the beautiful beaches and to the deep culture embedded within the island.
Georgetown — the capital of Penang; a favorite spot for tourists as it has many attractive pre-Second World War houses and shophouses, as well as 19th century churches, temples, mosques, and colonial buildings.
Penang Global City Center
Architects Asymptote have announced Penang Global City Center (PGCC), a large development in northern Malaysia. The million square metre mixed-use development features two sixty-story towers and is part of the Malaysian government’s plans to boost economic growth in the area.
Pulau Pinang
Penang's beaches are nice, though a little lackluster when compared to those in some other Malaysian states, but this is more than compensated for by the island's rich multicultural history which is full of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences. Penang is also well known for being the "food paradise" of Malaysia.
Learn more about Penang & History
The history of modern Penang can be traced back to 1786 when Sir Francis Light persuaded the Sultan of Kedah to cede 'Pulau Pinang' (Betel Nut Island) to the British East India Company. Originally named the Prince of Wales Island, the settlement that soon grew was named Georgetown after King George III. In 1800, the Sultan of Kedah further ceded a strip of land on the mainland across the channel. In 1832, Penang formed part of the Straits Settlement with Malacca and Singapore. For more than a hundred years, it remained under British Colonial Rule until 1957 when it gained independence and became part of the Federation of Malaya.
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 commonly referred to as the Pearl of the Orient, is one of Asia’s famous islands. Penang entices many tourists who are drawn to the beautiful beaches and to the deep culture embedded within the island.
Penang Attractions:
- Chinatown
- Fort Cornwallis
- City Hall
- Penang Museum
- Penang Hill
- Penang Butterfly Farm
- Penang Famed Beaches
- and many many more exciting places...