Derived from the Malay word “Pinang” which means “betel nut”, Penang is often referred to as “The Pearl of the Orient”. The island got its name due to the abundance of betel nut palms found here in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Penang, located on the northwest coast<\/a> of Peninsular Malaysia<\/a>, comprises an island and a strip of mainland known as Seberang Perai. The two parts are connected by the Penang Bridge and the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge. It’s bordered by Kedah <\/a>to the north and the east, and Perak <\/a>to the south. To the west, it opens to the Malacca Strait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Penang, once a part of the Sultanate of Kedah, was ceded to the British East India Company in 1786 by Sultan Abdullah Mukarram Shah in exchange for military protection against a Thai invasion. This marked the beginning of Penang’s British colonial period. George Town, named after King George III, became an important trading post, and over the years, it saw a mix of cultures, mainly Chinese, Indian, and Malay, converging on the island. Today, it stands as a testament to its rich historical tapestry, evident in its preserved architecture, traditions, and cuisine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Penang, with its blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy, offers travelers an array of experiences, from exploring heritage sites and tasting its famed street food to relaxing on sandy beaches. It’s a destination that echoes the diverse and rich history of Malaysia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name Derived from the Malay word “Pinang” which means “betel nut”, Penang is often referred to as “The Pearl of the Orient”. The island got its name due to the abundance of betel nut palms found here in the past. Geography Penang, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, comprises an island and a … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2361,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082\/revisions\/2361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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