Pulau Pinang

British

/ ˈpʊlaʊ pɪˈnæŋ /

noun

another name for Penang

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It is true what is said in the pantun of the men of Kĕdah: 'Pûlau Pinang has a new town, And Captain Light is its King; Do not recall the days that are gone, Or you will bow down your head, And the tears will gush forth!

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