The state of Penang or Pulau Pinang in Malay is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Malaysia despite being the second smallest state after Perlis.
Nicknamed Pearl of the Orient, Penang is one of Malaysia’s preferred destinations, especially for its rich heritage. Our recent visit to the Island state took us to some of its iconic places of interest, all of them steeped in history of Penang’s colourful past.