Heritage

Penang has gazetted 50 heritage elements ranging from iconic landmarks to beloved street food under the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011, marking the first...

Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa and char kway teow are among 50 cultural heritage items recently gazetted in a landmark move to institutionalise the protection...

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has officially launched the state’s new history gallery along Bishop Street, nestled within the heart of the George...

Penang is ramping up efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for two of its most iconic cultural traditions — the Chingay procession and the lion...

Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng has urged the Penang state government to introduce proactive, practical and affordable solutions for managing the George Town UNESCO...

Lions launched across towering poles and dragons wove through the air to the thundering beat of drums as the 23rd Penang Wushu, Lion and...

A newly opened Indian cultural facility in George Town is drawing attention for showcasing rare and historically significant artefacts that highlight the depth and...

Sunny weather, rich local heritage and a vibrant food scene have drawn waves of Chinese tourists to Penang during the Labour Day holiday, which...

Two of Penang's most celebrated landmarks, Fort Cornwallis and the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, have been officially recognised under the ASEAN Tourism Records and...

Malaysia Silk Road Society president Datuk Dr Cheah See Kian has launched a fresh historical account that challenges Western narratives of Penang's past. His...