Today is the 24th day of the sixth lunar month and it marks the birthday of Guan Di, the god of war, wealth and literature.

Penang’s Snake Temple in Bayan Lepas is rich with local folklore. The temple was built in 1850 in honor of a venerated Buddhist monk and healer known as Chor So ...

Beloved for its street food, this colorful multicultural Malaysian state is also home to a high-end dining scene that's ...

Traveling to Penang? There’s more to this Malaysian island than hawker stalls and heritage buildings.

One of the earliest Buddhist temples in Penang, its top attraction is its main shrine of a giant Buddha statue with face and hands made of white marble. Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple is ...

The Snake Temple in Bayan Lepas will feature a new attraction - a snake exhibition-cum-breeding centre - come October to attract more tourists and educate the public about snakes.

GEORGE TOWN: As the world grapples with the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, some of Penang’s tourist attractions like the Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill are seeing a smaller number of ...

Falling on Jan 31 this year, the Hindu festival Thaipusam will see kavadi bearers, milk pot or flower carriers and lots of coconuts along the streets of Penang.

Traveling to Penang? There’s more to this Malaysian island than hawker stalls and heritage buildings.