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The story of the kapcai in Malaysia began in George Town, Penang, offering a nugget of history that planners may find useful as they shape the state's transport future.
News Malaysia » Penang » Culture: Malaysia’s Penang: The ultimate foodie and culture destination for budget travellers
Penang has earned its place as one of Southeast Asia’s most beloved travel spots. This small island state off the northwest coast of Malaysia brings together centuries of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Culture: When Festivals Become the Beginning of a Journey: Discover Malaysia at Each Individual’s Pace, with Meaningful Moments Throughout the Trip
Amari, OZO and Shama invite travellers to discover Malaysia through George Town Festival 2026 and Hari Merdeka — from the charm of Penang’s old town and the energy of Kuala Lumpur to the easy-going ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Culture: Penang’s hiking culture scales new peaks
Vivid vista: Avid hiker Vicky Tang taking in the beauty of the turquoise lake during a hike up Bukit Katak in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. — ANDY LO/The Star HIKING these days has evolved into a lifestyle ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Culture: Penang-made video game serves up Malaysian kuih, culture and heritage to players around the world
GEORGE TOWN, July 2 — When Twilight Foundry Games founder William Chong began exploring his Peranakan heritage, ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Culture: Costumes, culture shine at Penang Yosakoi parade
25 dance teams ramp up thrills at annual celebration featuring games, street food, themed activities at the Esplanade. Read full story ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Culture: Penang’s cemetery tours spur interest in pioneers, colonial history
The sounds of passing cars and birds chirping broke the morning stillness at Penang’s Northam Road Protestant Cemetery as visitors began filtering in after 8am. Tour guide Zul Harris arrived in a ...
News Malaysia » Penang » Culture: MALAYSIA’S SPECTACULAR CULTURAL FESTIVAL RETURNS TO KUALA LUMPUR AND UK TRAVELLERS ARE INVITED
British travellers planning a summer escape to Malaysia have a new reason to visit in late July, as Citrawarna 2026—one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant celebrations of culture and heritage—returns to ...