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Sorry for the question. It must have been asked many times but we are travelling in 3rd week of September. We are a couple and a toddler.
Which area is best and closest to attractions/ cafes/ malls etc. any recommendations for stay in KLCC and bukit bintang ? We are a non muslim Indian family.

For penang is it worth staying near batu ferringhini or any other beach. Or shall we stick to georgetown for stay. We are looking for a leisure stay
Which beach resort or hotel is good under 300 MYR.

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Teluk Bahang and Batu Feringghi especially doesn't have any Grab riders for anyone living here. If you've met the locals, you would know that they're out of reach and had to resort for Bus Rapid everyday just to get to the city

What was the government thinking not pushing ease of public transit into these rural areas?

Heyy everyone, coming to penang for the first time - solo, will be staying in penang from 30th aug to 3rd of sept - in about to 2 weeks.

I have been considering booking these hostel kinda rooms in penang (budget control haha) what do you guys think? Are those actually good? In George Town

And id really love to meet people, if you guys are living there, or if you guys are visiting there during the same time, probably grab some amazing food and stuff

And if you have some suggestions for me, please do tell me

Hello!

I am coming to Penang in November and wondering which hotels are the best for a first timer, preferably something downtown, close to amenities, and easy to navigate from and to.

Thank you in advance.

Hi all, i am planning to host my wedding in Penang in 2028. We are just in the beginning stages of planning, so looking for some wedding venue suggestions, would love to hear venues you have hosted/attended a wedding and loved. Would also love to hear how much you spent, just to help with budgeting.

I’m planning a trip to Penang and would love some recommendations that go beyond the food scene.

I fully intend to eat my body weight while I’m there, but I’m particularly interested in experiencing more of Penang’s culture, heritage and everyday local life from traditional neighbourhoods, temples, clan houses, historic communities, festivals or rituals, old trades, architecture, museums, performances, markets, or anything that gives you a better understanding of the place and its communities.

I especially love experiences where you can actually observe traditions and communities in practice, rather than attractions that exist mainly for tourists.

I’m also very into live music, especially places where I can have dinner or drinks while listening to a good band, jazz, acoustic sets, traditional music, etc. So recommendations for atmospheric evening spots would be very welcome too.

What are your Penang recommendations? Locals and lesser-known gems especially appreciated!

I'm gonna move to Penang to work in AMD. Can you help me list all the condos that are close to AMD in bayan lepas? I'm looking for a Master's bedroom with around 900-1k MR budget. Thanks

why is there still a lack of tenant in the mall? What’s your point of view for penangites who understand the local mall and retail environment and shopping culture as I am not from penang (KL)

We will be in Penang for 3 nights in September. We want to eat at places where locals also eat. Please recommend the "must eat here" places for locals, from breakfast to dinner locations. Thanks in advance 🙏🏻

Hey guys, I’m currently in George Town and looking to rent a motorcycle for 1 day, or potentially a few days if possible.
I know the usual rate at motorcycle rental shops is around RM40/day, usually including 2 helmets, but I’m willing to pay RM70/day if someone is willing to rent me one.
Just to be transparent, I don’t currently have my physical motorcycle licence with me. I had a valid licence before and have been riding for years, but I went away to Australia for a few years and during that time my licence wasn’t renewed. I also lost my wallet, so I no longer have the physical licence with me.
I’m an experienced rider and have been riding motorcycles for a long time. Planning to use it to get around Penang Island and I’ll take good care of the bike.
I can provide my IC and a deposit/security if needed. Happy to discuss the terms and duration.
Anyone know of a rental shop or private owner who might be willing to rent under these circumstances? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, I'm currently having eczema on my neck and face and the flare up is getting worse especially on my neck. I've tried many ways to manage the symptoms without the use of steroids but nothings helps so I'm wondering if it may due to some hidden allergies. Any recommendations of where i can get test allergy in penang would be nice

Hello hello! I’m a student moving to Penang to study soon, living in gurney drive Georgetown area ;) thus, I was wondering if there are any places that sell cheap groceries (like 99 speed mart in KL)? (If can use MyKasih it’s a bonus). Also, do you think groceries in wet markets are a lot cheaper/worth the trip? Btw, if anyone can recommend cheap places to eat in the area would be nice as well. Thanks in advance!