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Prior to the completion of the Penang Bridge in 1985, the Penang ferry service was the only transportation link between George Town and mainland Seberang Perai. At present, three ferries ply the Penang Strait between both cities daily, with the Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal serving as the dedicated docking facility in George Town.
George Town, the capital city of the state of Penang, is the second largest city in Malaysia and the economic centre of the country's northern region. The history of George Town began with its establishment by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786. Founded as a free port, George Town became the first British settlement ...
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Nov 3, 2023 · It is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang in the north-western corner of the country. George Town’s population of over 700,000 makes it the second-largest in the country after the capital of Kuala Lumpur. It’s an exciting multicultural community of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and Western expats.
George Town was founded in 1786 as a free port to serve British interest in South-East Asia. The establishment of the port made George Town a centre for global trading, attracting foreign merchants, largely from China, India and Arab countries. As a result, George Town developed a multi-ethnic society that still exists today.
Dec 14, 2017 · The Culture of George Town. While much of Malaysia draws its culture from its largely Muslim Malay inhabitants, Penang is a melting pot of people and culture: Indian, Chinese, Malay, and some remnants of English colonialism. This diversity produces a city that feels very new and Western, while preserving the Eastern cultures of the people who ...
Mar 20, 2023 · George Town, a colonial port on the island of Penang, dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food. Share full article 78
