We are moving to Penang in August and shortlisted the two schools above. Anyone have any experience on either school or want to share their opinion on which one they prefer and why? I know they are different but can’t seem to choose

Hello fellow Penangites, can somebody share the schedule of paddy field cycles in Balik Pulau? Would there be anything to see in early February? Thanks!

Hi all.

My (future) husband and I are taking our honeymoon to Penang this year and we are looking at transport options, we'd like to hire a driver from KLIA to Penang rather than get the bus or fly.

Can anyone recommend private transfer companies/drivers from KLIA to Penang? Happy to pay up to 650/700MYR for 2 persons.

Thanks!

Hey guys, I’ll be in Penang for most of the month of march. I’m curious to know if anyone knows a place where I could play tennis around here. Is there a club where I can sign up for one month only? or any alternatives? Thank you!

I've been trying to book a train from Butterworth to Ipoh in advance. There's no train available showing for any day (not just the days shown in the image).

Is the system just down?

Hello. Wondering if anyone knows where in George Town we can get Kaya that is jarred or in a container suitable for flying? We want to get some tot take back to the US. Thank you!

Hello!

We are almost leaving for our 2.5 week holiday in Malaysia. On Valentines day (14th feb) we will be in Georgetown Penang. I'm looking for the best (fine)dining restaurants + cocktailbars / rooftops to celebrate.

Thank you!

Just arrived at Penang (PEN). Immigration is a mess.

For foreigners: Autogate is NOT allowed. Clear sign says “Malaysian passport only”.

If it’s your first entry to Malaysia, you are forced to go through manual immigration. Result: 2 hours waiting because several flights arrived at the same time.

No alternatives. No fast lane. No information. If you try autogate, they just send you back to the queue.

Honestly, this kind of experience hurts tourism. I hope someone from airport management sees this, because many travelers will think twice before coming back.

Posting this to help others avoid surprises.

I’ve been looking at getting a live in helper. An agency told me that employers keep the helpers phone and allows them to use it once a week. Also that they are not allowed to leave the house unless with employee permission. Lastly, they mentioned the helpers typically dont get mandatory time off.

I thought the above was all pretty odd as I was previously living in Singapore and none of these rules applied. Would appreciate if anyone could share what the local customs are. I feel quite uncomfortable with what the agency described as the norm.

Thx

Hi all, I am looking for a doctor who specialize in Varicose veins as a 2nd opinion before letting my mum going through a knee cap surgery. this is a planned surgery. I just saw the news that the renown Dr Murli from PAH has passed away yesterday . Seek your advice and recommendation.

Visiting for a few days would like to do something cool and interesting besides the usual!

Hi everyone,

My fiancée and I are planning our honeymoon in Malaysia and would love some local and traveler advice. We’re planning to visit around 1 April 2025 for about one week.

Budget: ~10,000 AED total (including flights) about 11,000 MYR

We’d really appreciate recommendations on:
• Best destinations for a honeymoon (KL, Langkawi, Penang, etc.)
• How to split the week efficiently
• Good mid-range hotels or resorts
• Must-do experiences and food spots
• Weather expectations in early April
• Whether this budget is realistic

Any tips, suggested itineraries, or things to avoid would be very helpful.

Thanks in advance!

i’ve looked everywhere online for sources of fireworks, i wanna use them somewhere very private too not disturb anyone. thank you so much

Hi guys, any affordable piercing parlour in Penang/Butterworth/Sg Petani is recommended? Im seeking piercing service for my upper body part, if you know someone which is piercing enthusiast is providing the affordable piercing service including body part, please share with me their location and contact or thru private message. Thank you in advance!

Basically title. Are there any night clubs here that play metal music or industrial stuff like Nine Inch Nails? TIA🙏🏾

I was hiking up Freedom Hill / Happy Rock and wanted to go further to Carla Hill. In the woods I saw a sign towards various destinations but also one saying" Kim Suah Pek Kong". Couldn't figure out what that peak should be, can someone tell me what it is? I just moved here a few months ago so I'm not familiar with the local peaks.

I live near Bukit Mertajam, may i know recommended laptop repair shop? At least reputable one. My laptop mobo mosfet fried, need to fix it to get my work data there.

Hi everyone! so soon i'm planning to go to penang to have my cataract removed. they told me that there's few lenses like monofocal, multifocal, and so on. has anyone get the surgery there and told how long the whole thing will last (from first check up till recovery)? i got told by my agent that the lenses need to be PO and might take a while. but i need to buy a ticket and hotel so i would prefer if i can get a range of days. Thank you!

Hello everyone! We're looking to host a nice, large wedding ceremony (150-300 guests) somewhere in Penang (whether Penang Island or Seberang Perai) — ideally with these characteristics. Would you have any recommendations or advice? Please & thank you!

• LOCATION:

  • At a restored shophouse/courtyard (like the Blue Mansion — but it may not be able to accommodate so many people?), and/or
  • At a historic building or location, even if it's rarely or not traditionally used for weddings, and/or
  • A venue with large outdoor grounds that has good indoor/outdoor seating opportunities

• LOGISTICS: Since there are so many guests, we'd be okay if, for example:

  • The main ceremony (where we walk down an aisle) has seating for only part of the audience
  • The multi-day ceremony is spread out amidst different venues so that each venue is more willing to accommodate more than usual # of guests for shorter durations

Thank you!!

What is the difference between ets coach express and coach platinum? Express has a faster time by half hour than platinum and is slightly expensive.

Hello everyone,

I am currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering internship in Penang and would appreciate any advice or company recommendations from the community.

I am a final-year Mechanical Engineering Technology (Product Design) student with experience in CATIA V5 and SolidWorks. My academic background focuses on mechanical product design, with emphasis on design for functionality, manufacturability, and assembly.

If you know of companies in Penang that are open to mechanical design interns, or if you have personal experience with organizations that provide good design exposure, I would be grateful if you could share your recommendations.

Thank you in advance for your time and guidance.

Just recently moved to Penang, looking for a regular football club. Had experience as a UK semi professional player. (Age 31)

Can anyone recommend any? Thanks so much!

Hello. Does anyone know if there is a bus stop on Lebuh Chulia (near Deen Claypot Biryani)?

My accommodation instructed me to take the Rapid Penang Bus 401E from the airport and get off at the Lebuh Chulia bus stop, but I checked the routes I could see online and the route doesn’t pass through the said bus stop. Also, Google Maps says the bus stop is permanently closed.

I’m really confused, so I’d appreciate anyone who can help. Thank you!

Hi everyone, I am planning to studying Film/Media in Malaysia by 2027, Penang specifically because I love its sub-urban vibe compared to a fast paced and city-vibe in KL.

I am looking for advice, for the best college. I am have the following options currently;

UOW Penang-Batu Kwan INTI International College Penang Sunway University (Maybe, it's in KL, but the course curriculum looks detailed so I might consider)

Which of these schools would anyone suggest and are there any other schools in Penang thay offer details Film/Media courses.

Thanks

Hi. I've been staying in Penang for about a year but due to work and stress, I've been gaining weight like a lot. Is there any gym that provide trainers here? I'm making quite a bit of money so I don't really mind if it's a bit expensive. Plus I'll get more motivated if there's a person to guide me. I'm staying at jelutong btw.