A few places in Penang

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong
Durian stall in Penang, October 2025, Malaysia

Apart from Penang Hill, I was able to visit a few places during my short stay on Penang island last year. Except for the central business district, the town centre’s built environment is not too congested; there are still many blocks where single- and double-storey buildings are the tallest constructions. Elevators are conspicuously missing the… Continue reading A few places in Penang

Penang cityscapes

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong
Penang cityscape, October 2025, Malaysia

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to visit the island of Penang in Malaysia. For those unfamiliar with it, Penang is located off the northwestern coast of western Malaysia. It actually has British colonial links with Adelaide, South Australia—Royal Navy officer Francis Light was a key figure in establishing a British settlement here… Continue reading Penang cityscapes