Penang

Famous for its food and historical culture, Penang is also a modern city with a great number of cafés lying around the island, waiting to be explored. Follow this list to find out Malaysia Mall’s 10 best cafés in Penang! 1. Black Kettle A clean and well-designed café located on Beach Street, Black Kettle is […]

Penang is one of Malaysia’s food heaven where you can find a great variety of food. From local food with strong flavours to international food from all over the world, Penang is a place where you’ll never go hungry. For those who are looking to get the best Western food in Penang, follow this guide […]

Char Kuey Teow is one of the must eat street foods when you visit Penang. There is nothing quite like a plate of freshly fried flattened rice noodles or Kuey Teow, together with fresh and savoury ingredients like bean sprouts, garlic chives, prawns, cockles, eggs and Chinese sausages. The perfect combination of savoury, sweet and […]

Ever been to Penang, Malaysia? If you haven’t, this is the time to come and visit because you will be finding the best Penang food in Malaysia with this guide from Malaysia Mall. From savoury and sweet to sour and spicy, you’re bound to find all the delicious food right here in Penang, Malaysia. 1. […]

Penang War Museum located at Batu Maung, the South East part of the Penang Island. It is a renowned landmark for its historical events and timelines. Today, this 20- acre museum served as the memorial site and houses a collection of historical artefacts such as military tunnels, ammunition bunkers, sleeping chambers, canon firing bays, logistic […]

Penang Hill or fondly known as “Bukit Bendera” by the locals, is one of the most awe-inspiring hill stations, located 735m above sea level. The scenic view is amazing to witness and comprises of several hills like Western Hill, Tiger Hill, Flagstaff Hill, Government Hill and Bukit Laksamana. Western Hill is the highest point of […]

1884 is the year in which the Penang Botanic Gardens was founded. Its first curator, Mr Charles Curtis, who works for the Department of Gardens and Forests, Straits Settlements, had gradually transformed the ex-quarry site to a botanic garden. It was initially used for the cultivation of commercial plants by the British. Seedlings from all […]

Penang’s Little India is a vibrant and colorful region in Georgetown where you get to experience the full-on Indian culture. Subtly bordered by Lebuh Queen, Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Gereja and Lebuh Pantai, walking into this zone takes you right into the setting of a Bollywood movie. Apart from the Malaysian language that describes the stores […]

Khoo Kong Si, a Hokkien term which means Khoo Clan Association, is a historical temple situated in Cannon Square, George Town, Penang. This temple and museum was initially built in the 1850’s and funded by 102 businessman of the Khoo origin. Upon its completion, rumour has it that it burned down without a known reason. […]

The Clan Jetties in Penang at Weld Quay is a beautiful sight to tourists now, yet it holds a deep cultural history of the Chinese immigrants who migrated here for a better life. 6 jetties, which are the Chew, Lim, Tan, Lee, Yeoh and the Mixed Clan Jetty, still exist until today. 3 of the […]