A breathtaking view from Penang Hill showing the eastern side of Penang. One might spot the Bukit Mertajam hill at the distance.
The Island and the Mainland
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The Straits in the Evening
A ferry crossing the Straits of Malacca from Penang Island to the Butterworth mainland during an evening, with the Bukit Mertajam hill in the background.
Butterworth: Raja Uda Street View
Raja Uda Road is one of the major roads of Butterworth, Penang and is popular for the many eateries, shops and houses lining along the long road. This long road was named after the Raja Tun Sir Uda Al-Haj bin Raja Muhammad, a Selangor sultanate royal member who reportedly served as the first post-independence Governor of Penang, from 31 August 1957 until 30 August 1967.
The Straits Ports
View of the Penang island and mainland ports.
Penang State City
At a vantage point on Penang Hill.
Passing by the Trees
Bukit Mertajam: St. Anne Cathedral
A beautiful place in Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, St. Anne Church is one of the oldest Roman Catholic cathedrals in Penang.
Bukit Tambun Fishing Village
Batu Kawan: Penang State Stadium
The Penang State Stadium (or Stadium Negeri Pulau Pinang) which is located in Batu Kawan, has a capacity of 40,000 people. The multi-purpose stadium was built and completed in 2000 and is currently used mostly for football (soccer) matches.
Penang: Across the Straits
The ferry service is the only water transportation for traveling from the Mainland of Penang to the island. Besides using the Penang bridge, one can alternatively travel across the Straits of Malacca with the ferry, and at the same time enjoying the views at sea.
