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DESTINATION
IN ASIA
» Penang «
Widely
known as the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is one of Asia's
most famous islands. Its natural beauty and exoctic heritage
have been attracting curious visitors for centuries. Penang
today is very much an amalgam of the old and the new, a
bustling port, a heritage city and an industrial base. For
sheer variety of locales,cultures and foods, Penang is hard
to beat. In it's capital Georgetown,modern skyscrapers rise
from one of Southeast Asia's largest collections of intact
prewar buildings. From dusk to dawn and city lights to beach
settings, the accommodation that awaits each visitor to
Penang is a sure sign of our gracious hospitality.
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Location
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: Malaysia, South East Asia
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Visa
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: Myanmar passport holders require to get the visa
before visiting.For other nationalities, kindly
check
with the Embassy of Malaysia before visiting.
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Time Zone
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: GMT/UTC + 8
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When to go
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: Year-round
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Currency
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: Malaysia Ringgit (MYR)
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Airport tax
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: Airport tax USD 14 is levied at the time of
ticketing.
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Languages
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: Bahasa Malaysia official language but other
language likes English, Tamil and Chinese are also
used.
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Electricity
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: 240 V
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Must visit
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: Penang Hill, Khoo Kohgsi, Little India, Gurney Drive, Cheong Fatt Tze
Mansion, Penang Butterfly Farm,
Tanjung Tokong Beach, Penang Museum and Botanical
Gardens.
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