Penang Island
Penang City View – by 2019 Asia Web
City Information
Penang Island is the main constituent island of the Malaysian state of Penang. Located in the Strait of Malacca, off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is separated from the mainland by the Penang Strait. The island is home to nearly half of Penang's population; the state capital George Town, which covers the island and the five outlying islets, is Malaysia's third-largest city by population. Formerly known as Prince of Wales Island or Pulo Penang. its city George Town was founded by Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786. Penang was merged into the Federation of Malaya, which gained independence from the British in 1957. George Town had been granted city status in that year; the city's jurisdiction was eventually expanded to encompass the entire island by 2015. The island is well known as the Silicon Valley of the East and a booming tourist destination. George Town's historical core is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while its beaches and the Penang Hill, the tallest point in Penang, are popular amongst tourists as well.
With an area of 293 km2 (113 sq. mi), slightly ⅓ the size of Singapore, Penang Island is the fourth largest island in Malaysia. It is also the most densely populated island in the country, with a population density of 2,465.5/km2 (6,386/sq. mi). In 2010, the population in Penang Island was approximately 722,384 people.
Penang Island is geographically separated from the Malay Peninsula by the Penang Strait. As for the terrain, much of the center of Penang Island consists of granitic hills covered by rainforest jungles. The central hills of Penang Island, including Penang Hill, serve as a giant green lung for the entire island and an important forested catchment area.
Map of Penang Island – by ontheworldmap.com
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Penang Bridge – by Hotels.com
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The Second Penang Bridge (Sultan Abdul Halim
Muadsam Shah Bridge) – by New Straits Times
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All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Penang
| High Temp: |
32 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
24 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
28 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
81 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
87.1 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
1360.9 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
24 |
°C |
| Wind: |
7 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1010 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
10 |
km |
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| Time Zone: |
Penang, Malaysia (GMT+8)
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| Currency: |
the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) |
| Dialing Code: |
+604 |
| Public Airports: |
Penang International Airport (IATA: PEN, ICAO: WMKP)
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-Time and Date. 2019. Current Local Time in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China [Online]. [2 September 2020]. Available from: https://www.timeanddate.com
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- United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online]. [15 January 2019]. Available from: https://www.un.org/
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-Ng Kar, Y. 2019. Penang Institute, Penang Monthly. [Online].[4 February 2019]. Available from: https://penangmonthly.com/
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- Opalyn, M. 2017. Malay Mail. [Online]. [4 February 2019]. Available from:https://www.malaymail.com/
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- Holiday weather. 2019. Penang, Malaysia: Live Weather. [Online].[12 February 2019]. Available from: https://www.holiday-weather.com/
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สถานที่สำคัญ
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Batu Ferringhi Beach – by SS Seng Photography / shutterstock
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The Penang Peranakan Museum – by Fotos593 via
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วัดเก็กลกสี่ – ภาพจาก viator.com
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ย่าน Little India – ภาพจาพ AsiaTravel / shutterstock
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Cheng Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion – by Thrillophilia.com
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Sister City Agreement:
On 5 April, 2012, MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mdm. Patahiyah Bt. Ismail, President Municipal Council of Penang Island Malaysia signed Memorandum of Understanding between Municipal Council of Penang Island of Malaysia and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand on the Establishment of Friendly Cities.
Leader: Dato' Ar. Yew Tung Seang, D.S.P.N., B.C.N., P.K.T., Mayor (as of May 2021)
Website: https://mbpp.gov.my/en
Download: Memorandum of understanding
Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement
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Link Photos/vdo album |
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5 April 2012 |
MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mdm. Patahiyah Bt. Ismail, President Municipal Council of Penang Island Malaysia signed Memorandum of Understanding between Municipal Council of Penang Island of Malaysia and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand on the Establishment of Friendly Cities. |
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4 December 2012 |
Penang delegation led by Tun Dato' Seri Utama Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas, Head of State of Penang paid a courtesy call on M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok. |
Bangkok |
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1 October 2014 |
Penang Councilors and Officials of Department of Urban Services had a technical visit on urban services, cleanliness, and licensing of entertainment outlet. |
Bangkok |
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| 4 |
25-29 March 2017 |
Bangkok delegation participated in the WTCF Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference. |
Penang Island |
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31 July 2018 |
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration representatives and Penang delegation had a discussion on flood prevention. |
Bangkok |
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As of may 2021
