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Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang, ) is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the Strait of Malacca. It has two parts: Penang Island , where the capital city, George Town , is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula .
- George Town
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- Penang Island
Map of Penang Island surveyed by Commander F C P Vereker in...
- History
In late 2004, Penang was hit by the massive Indian Ocean...
- Demographics
Penang has the highest population density of all Malaysian...
- History of George Town, Penang
By 1965, the George Town City Council was the richest local...
- George Town
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 1 October 2024. Capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang For other uses, see Georgetown. State capital city and district capital in Penang, Malaysia George Town Bandaraya Pulau Pinang State capital city and district capital City of Penang Island Other transcription(s) • Mandarin 乔治市 ...
Map of Penang Island surveyed by Commander F C P Vereker in 1884. With an area of 295 km 2 (114 sq mi), Penang Island is the fourth largest island wholly in Malaysia, after Banggi Island, Bruit Island and Langkawi Island. It is also the most populated island city in the country, with a population of 794,313 as of 2020. [1]
In late 2004, Penang was hit by the massive Indian Ocean tsunami. Out of the 68 deaths within Malaysia, 52 were in Penang. [130] Northern coastal areas, such as Batu Ferringhi and Gurney Drive in George Town, were among the worst hit places within the state. In the aftermath of the tsunami, a network of sirens has been installed throughout ...
Penang has the highest population density of all Malaysian states at 1,659/km 2 (4,300/sq mi), as well as an urbanisation rate of 92.5%, the second highest after Selangor. [1] [4] Seberang Perai, Malaysia's third largest city, was home to over 54% of Penang's population, while George Town contained nearly 46%.
Penang Island is the most populated island in Malaysia. There are many people and cultures in Penang. Malays, Chinese, Indian (Malaysian Indian), Europeans, Australians, Americans, Indonesians, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and South Asian nations. Because of this, Penang is very famous for its delicious food!
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By 1965, the George Town City Council was the richest local government in Malaysia, with an annual revenue that was double that of the Penang state government. [82] This solidified the financial autonomy of the city council, which was frequently at loggerheads against both the state government and the Malaysian federal government over differences in development priorities and budget allocations.
