MARK IRVING, The West Australian April 15, 2011, 7:49 pm It’s a tiny parcel of land but its streets are packed with history and its 200,000 or so residents originate from just about every ethnic group in South-East Asia you could nominate. Georgetown, capital of the Malaysian state of Penang, is one of the most [...]
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By Robyn Eckhardt Behind the Goddess of Mercy Temple in George Town, the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang, a rebirth is under way. For as long as anyone can remember, the eastern end of Stewart Lane, which runs behind the temple, has been marred by the blackened shells of seven terraced houses. [...]
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The National staff Q: We’re going on a short family trip to Penang in April. While I’m looking forward to the heritage walks around George Town and my wife is planning a culinary journey around the city, can you suggest any places to see and things to do that the children would really enjoy? A: [...]
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