Georgetown owes much of its charm to its Chinatown. Chinese lanterns and rickshaws have survived the passing centuries and the shophouses are full of traditional skills and expertise. Little India, a small enclave in the heart of Chinatown, is do..

Head up the Penang Hill funicular to enjoy the view of the beaches on this island known as the “Pearl of the Orient”. Penang is popular with visitors, thanks to its lively resorts (Batu Ferringhi is the jewel in the crown), the relaxed atmosphere of ..

Khoo Kongsi, literally the house of the Khoo clan, in Georgetown , provides a good example of how the immigrant Chinese community once operated. The clan houses welcomed and supported all new arrivals of the same name. As the Khoo family was wealthy..