The harmonious coexistence of a Chinese temple, a madrasah, and a tahfiz school in George Town, Penang, has gone viral, drawing widespread praise and highlighting Malaysia’s multicultural harmony.

GEORGE TOWN: Two century-old statues have been stolen from a Chinese temple in Bayan Baru, here, making it the fifth case of desecration and theft in Penang in the past two months.

The Chinese New Year period is the best time to visit the Kek Lok Si temple in Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: Penangite Jeffrey Kang has been performing his Thaipusam vow since the age of 13 at the Balathandayuthapani Temple in Penang. This year, however, due to the ban on kavadi-carrying, he ...

Experience the vibrant Thaipusam celebrations at the Thandayuthapani Temple in Penang, with traditional meals also known as Pusa Saapadu served to thousands.

On its website on Jan 2, Lonely Planet described Penang as a “vibrant mosaic of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, all of which are reflected in its food, architecture and traditions”.

Penang is the rare tropical island where hitting the town beats lazing on the beach. Fortune-seekers from China, Europe and India have been drawn to this Malaysian island for more than two ...

The fate of China's last imperial dynasty was sealed in an unlikely place -- an indigo-blue shophouse jammed into a bustling commercial street on the Malaysian island of Penang.

GEORGE TOWN (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - A Chinese temple in Penang has been drawing visitors from as far as Singapore for the past six months - thanks to four huge fishes. Read more at ...

Penang, an island city located off Malaysia’s west coast, might just be the best hidden food gem in the world. Historic George Town, a UNESCO protected section of the city and Penang’s tourist ...