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7 Reasons Why You should Visit the Habitat Penang Hill

A visit to the Habit is probably the best nature experience you can have on Penang Hill

I know well that it’s one of the unmissable things to do in Penang, but until last year, I kind of despised visiting Penang Hill. Why? For sure, it’s a great and easy place to go have a feel for Penang nature, which is another of the island’s draws, besides its great food, exciting nightlife,… Continue reading 7 Reasons Why You should Visit the Habitat Penang Hill

Penang’s Most Important Foreign Correspondent: Kim Gooi

A Young Kim Gooi in front of an opium field (image credit: courtesy of Kim Gooi)

Foreign correspondent Kim Gooi, born and bred in Penang, is Malaysia’s least celebrated photojournalist. Very few indeed know about this bohemian Asia old hand, the only Malaysian reporter on the Cambodian frontline. He worked for major TV networks in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, and was the stringer for Times Magazine and… Continue reading Penang’s Most Important Foreign Correspondent: Kim Gooi

Four Georgetown Durian Restaurants To Satiate Your Hunger

[lastupdated] Where to eat Durian in Penang? From famous places like Ah Teik Durian stall, to others you may not know about yet, here are 4 of the best spots to eat Durian in George Town. By Linsday Gasik – Contributing Writer I was at Jelutong Market with some friends when it started raining. The sky was dark,… Continue reading Four Georgetown Durian Restaurants To Satiate Your Hunger

The Durian Guy Across From 7-11 on Chulia Street

By Linsday Gasik – Contributing Writer His was the first durian I bought on Penang back in 2012. He’s probably where you bought your first Penang durian, if you were staying on Chulia Street. “Yellow color, very sticky, bit like almond flavor, and smells like honey” His stall is simple, just two collapsible tables wedged… Continue reading The Durian Guy Across From 7-11 on Chulia Street