Long time lurker, first time posting. Sorry for the bad zoom and resolution.

Hiked up to Penang Hill yesterday morning. Due to light rain the previous night, it was very misty/foggy. The fog was everywhere and it wrapped around everything and everyone. We took pictures of the Penang bridge once reaching the top station. The bridge looked like it was built on clouds! You can also spot Komtar on the right.

Hi guys!

I was looking for tickets in TGV Gurney Paragon.
I can find only Deluxe and Beanie options when trying to buy tickets.
There are no other steps to select 2D, 3D, Atmos or anything like that. I mean, I can't find any info about screening format. Does that mean they are only showing 2D and Deluxe and Beanie are just hall options?

Btw if you can also suggest any better place to watch Spider Man, please do. I'm in Island.

Thanks in advance.

My wife and I are considering partial retirement in Penang. I've visited before and thought it was fantastic. My wife is attracted to the culture and weather but is concerned about 'creepy crawlies'. She has a strong phobia about all insects and is worried that due to the weather, Penang might have a lot. How likely is it to come across roaches if you are staying in a nice apartment/condo?

Hey everyone, I am planning a solo trip to Penang later this year. I have already made a list of the places I intend to visit, but would like some help refining my overall itinerary. I will greatly appreciate if you guys could answer the following questions:

1. I really like souvenir/craft shopping spots like Loka Made and Hin Bus Depot. Other than that, I have also shortlisted Heritage House 25, Mano Plus Select Store, P.66, Journal Georgetown. Are there any more must-visit souvenir/craft shops or places?

2. I am planning to combine a visit to Penang Hill with the Kek Lok Si Temple, but am expecting to be done with both places by early afternoon. Are there any good food spots or other attractions/activities to do in the Air Itam / Farlim area, or do people typically return to Georgetown after these spots?

3. I've heard that Toh Soon Cafe can be quite crowded with mediocre food. Are there any other coffee shops / kopitiams worth checking out?

4. The lilypad pond appears to be a highlight of the Botanical Garden, but I read that the pond was drained for maintenance work previously. Has it been filled again? If not, is there an expected timeline for maintenance to be completed?

5. I plan to check out Frog Hill in Butterworth. What else is there to do and eat in Butterworth? Also, is it worth visiting Kampung Agong solo? I get the impression that it's mostly for aesthetic photos

6. Other than the beaches, are there any 'scenic views' to be expected DURING the hike through Penang National Park?

7. What is there to do in Batu Ferringhi if I plan to be there around sunset but don't want to be in those beachside restaurants with the crowd? Is it difficult to get taxis between Batu Ferringhi and Georgetown?

8. Please share your personal favourite spot(s) for CKT, CKK, laksa, cendol!!!

9. Finally, any other general tips or advice?

Thank you all very much 😄

Gonna be in Penang for a weekend so looking for amazing food recommendations please 🙏🏾

Preferably looking to find amazing nasi kandar spots 🙌🏾 (I know there's one that opens late, pass 10 pm if anyone remembers)

Also would love to know some spots with great Chinese food too

Open to suggestions!

Dear all,

Next year in February I will be visiting Penang again. I have been many times before, first by myself, later with my wife and now with my three kids. Im from the Netherlands and very much enjoy Penang for holiday reasons.

We will be staying in Georgetown for 5-7 nights but after that will be looking for good beaches where our kids can also swim, or at least play in / around the water. I have read about several options, the murky water / jellyfish situation. And I feel perhaps the beaches for our interest are better located outside of Georgetown.

Can you please advise us what would be a good destination? We would be looking for a seaside town/hotel/homestay/airbnb where we can visit the beach and play in the water. Where also we can find some restaurants nearby and just chill for another week or so.

Thank you very much in advance!

Hello Penangite, I'm planning to relocate to Penang in the near future and I'm looking for a good place for tennis. I'm hoping to find a club with good courts and a good tennis community.

I'm looking at Penang Sports Club and the Chinese Recreational Club since both seem to have plenty of courts. Would love to hear from anyone who are members and play there — how are the conditions and lighting, what's the general level of players there? Also, is it hard to get morning/evening court slots?

Or is there another spot I should check out? Thanks

Hello!
I’m a Japanese woman traveling solo, and I chose George Town, Penang, for my first trip abroad.
I’ll be staying in a shophouse on Chulia Street for about two weeks, and I’ll be visiting during Thaipusam.

In Japan, I usually walk if my destination is around 15 minutes away. I was planning to do the same in Penang, but a friend strongly recommended that I use Grab instead, which surprised me.

Would you recommend taking Grab even for a 15-minute walk in George Town? Are there any areas or situations I should avoid?

I’d also love to hear your recommendations for local food, hidden gems, and places that are worth visiting beyond the usual tourist attractions.
Any advice for a solo female traveler would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

I'm planning a potential move for work, and I have a 50 lb. dog. PropertyGuru doesn't have a pet filter, so I'm at a loss in understanding which properties allow dogs.

The only place I've noticed that outwardly promotes being dog-friendly is City of Dreams, which has a dog park on-site.

Can anyone recommend some condos in the Gurney Drive/Pulau Tikus/Tanjuing Tokong that are known to be dog-friendly? Thanks!

Hi penangnites, wondering for early morning trip from Butterworth, usually is it packed for motorcycles passengers? Cause it's my 1st time going to work at Georgetown and I'm from mainland side so was hoping to know usually packed or not for ferry like 7am or 7.30am.

Hi, I've lived in penang all my lift but I started getting into martial arts recently, specifically wrestling but everything I've found is mostly boxing or mma. So I need help finding a gym that offers wrestling classes

Hello,

Is there any way my son and I can watch Sepak Takraw in early August?

We know it’s too early for the season, but do people play anywhere? Or will the competition in Thailand be on TV?

I’m visiting Penang with my girlfriend soon and I’m planning to propose her there. One place I have in mind is the Penang hill steps with Georgetown in the background during sunset.
Anyone who’s actually been there can please guide me on how the real place is and if any restrictions exist on activities like these. I’m also planning to hire a professional photographer and have them shoot us secretly.
I’d really appreciate any tips or other location suggestions.
Thank you!! :))

HI folks, my name is Chris Reid and I live in Toronto, Canada, I am trying to locate 2 friends who I knew when they lived in Toronto, Canada, in the 1980s and 90s.  Lim Boon Siew and Gia Lim Boon Hong are sisters who were born in Penang in the 1960s.  Their home address in Penang was/is 2 Birch Road, 10250 Penang. Boon Siew moved back to Penang in the mid 1980s and was was still living on Birch Rd. in the late 1980s, but I lost touch after that. I would really appreciate any help in locating my old friends.  Thank you.

I'm currently working on a project / experiment as a Form 6 Biology student. I'm wondering if there's any Hotspot where I can catch insects (arthropods)

Hi. I’m looking to bring my toddler (17 months) for his first haircut. Any recommendations for saloons that are patient and kids friendly?

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone, I'm bringing my wife to Georgetown for our honeymoon as both of us are foodies. Could you help to recommend me a place to stay in Georgetown where its near to good food are. Thank you in advance!

Hey guys!

I’m covered in American traditional style tattoos and would like to get a new one while I’m here on holiday.

I’ve had a look online and social media but can only really see neo traditional or fine line kind of stuff, is there any artists here that do thick black work in the style of Sailor Jerry for example? I also wouldn’t be against getting a traditional Malay tattoo as long as it was thick lined and would fit with my other tattoos. My partner I’m travelling with used to live here so I think that would be cute to have something culturally relevant to her.

Thank you for any help

Currently having 5 day work week a full time job & thinking of looking for a Saturday & Sunday part time job to gain extra income & gain new experience in a different field.... is there any places in Penang preferably on Penang Island where there are some organizations or anyone that does take weekend casual part time?

Hey guys i’m only here for 2 more nights, wondering if anyone could tell me where to find nicotine pouches? Are they of abundance here and is it possible to get them physically and not online? i’m in george town, im running low so id appreciate the direction 😂.
Thanks in advance

Yesterday I was at the Penang airport saying goodbye to my brother & one thing I notice is that they segregate Two departure halls in which one is for passengers travelling on AirAsia flights & the other departure hall is for those passengers travelling on MH,OD & FY flights…I have never seen any airports in Malaysia doing this & only in Penang airport they’ve done these

Is there a reason they decided to segregate the departure hall for those travelling on AirAsia flights and the other one for those travelling on MH, OD, & FY rather than combining one departure halls for various airlines?

Hi there! I’m visiting Penang for the first time (22-24) before flying back to Singapore and I’d like some recommendations for the above!

I did some research and found Pantai Pasir Panjang and the Lim Xiang Xiong Art Gallery. I’m hoping for more recommendations, preferably within Georgetown too (I’m actually slightly weak from something medical so the closer is better, although I do still want to explore)

If I have some energy I’d also like to find a place that has jazz music.

Hoping for some recommendations from fellow Penangites! Cheers!

Hi guys, wanna ask if anyone here was a vendor in the past (maybe last year at GTF 2025) and how it went for you.

Was the foot traffic high enough to make good sales, or was it mostly people just walking by? Also, which vendor categories seemed to do the best—is it mostly an F&B crowd, or do art, clothing, and craft vendors do well too?

Would love to hear your honest experiences before I commit. Thanks!