George Town World Heritage City

Various images showing the many heritage buildings and major places of worship in the city of George Town. As part of its recognition to be accorded with the World Heritage status, July 7th is designated as George Town World Heritage Day and it is also a state holiday here in Penang.

George Town Street View: Passing by the Chingay Art Sculpture

A motorist passing by an old warehouse at Prangin Road Ghaut in George Town.
A street art sculpture made up of metal rods depicting a Chingay procession, a traditional Chinese event in Penang.

Penang Botanic Gardens Reopens

As the country enters the Recovery Movement Control Order period (RMCO) in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Penang Botanic Gardens is reopening its gates to the public with some precautionary measures in place.

The gardens will be open from 7am to 7pm daily but limit to a maximum of 200 visitors only at any given time. Visitors will also need to record their visits and have their temperatures checked prior to entering the gardens.