Penang

[pi-nang, -nahng, pee-nahng]

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noun

an island in SE Asia, off the W coast of the Malay Peninsula. 110 sq. mi. (285 sq. km).
a state including this island and parts of the adjacent mainland: now part of Malaysia; formerly one of the Straits Settlements and part of the former Federation of Malaya. 400 sq. mi. (1,036 sq. km). Georgetown.

Penang

/ pɪˈnæŋ /

noun

Also called: Pulau Pinang. a state of Peninsular Malaysia: consists of the island of Penang and the province Wellesley on the mainland, which first united administratively in 1798 as a British colony. Capital: George Town. Pop: 1 313 449 (2000). Area: 1030 sq km (398 sq miles)
Former name (until about 1867): Prince of Wales Island. a forested island off the NW coast of Malaya, in the Strait of Malacca. Area: 293 sq km (113 sq miles)
another name for George Town

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For the world’s best Malaysian food, do yourself a favor and book a flight to Georgetown, Penang.

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After spending three months traveling Malaysia, I agree, Penang is the world’s most underrated food capital.

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Also, the places in Malaysia like Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka are now like the “must-visit” food destinations.”

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In Malaysia, you can find an excellent Kuala Lumpur hotel, a Johor Bahru hotel, a hotel in Penang, or a George Town Penang hotel.

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Earlier this year, FAM sent Fifa birth certificates showing that the grandparents of its seven players had been born in Malaysian cities like Penang and Malacca.