Exploring Malaysia 
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The ‘Pearl of the Orient’- as Penang is known - is a major tourist destination hub in South-East Asia. A major trading post in times past, Penang today is a blend of old and new, a bustling port, a heritage city and an industrial centre. Today the relaxed island atmosphere, is also the venue of choice for those seeking health and to hold meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. The combination of heritage and wonderful beaches, hills and forests and of course wonderful food creates the recipe for a perfect holiday which is the sunny state of Penang.
Geography
The state of Penang, located to the north of Peninsular Malaysia encompasses 1,039sq m which comprises a turtle-shaped island, in the Straits of Melaka, and a strip of land called Seberang Prai, on mainland Peninsular Malaysia.
Georgetown is Penang’s capital city. A mixture of old and new, Georgetown is filled with religious structures, historical sites and of course shopping opportunities. It is a bustling fast paced modern city that is well connected through a good network of roads though older roads can be quite narrow. Of particular interest is the older part of Georgetown with its varied architectural mix, ranging from the colonial era to ethnic inspired structures that include Chinese mansions, Indian temples and Achehnese mosques.
