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A few places in Penang

Published on 19 January 2026 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 →

Visiting Penang Hill

Published on 10 January 2026 Author Yean Wei Ong

Penang Hill flowers, October 2025, Malaysia

As part of my visit to Penang last year, I took a trip to Penang Hill. Locally, it was spring, and the morning mist hung thick in the air, meaning that visibility was poor; we could certainly not see any of the surrounding area below the hill or out to the horizon. After disembarking from… Continue reading Visiting Penang Hill →