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The Pearl of The Orient
Widely known as the Pearl of the Orient, Penang Island is one of Asia’s most famous islands. Its natural beauty and exotic heritage have been attracting curious visitors for centuries.
What Do You Know About Penang?
- The capital city of Penang, Georgetown was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on the 7th of July 2008.
- Known as the “Silicon Valley of the East” since the 1970s, the Free Industrial Zone (FIZ) in Penang Island includes international manufacturing plants such as Intel, Broadcom and Dell that contribute to the economic growth of Penang.
- Penang had been the top contributor in terms of revenue generated for medical tourism in Malaysia.
In 2022, Penang received more than 356 million ringgit in medical revenue. - Penang boasts excellent accessibility both air and sea, through its International Airport and Swettenham Pier. This enhances Penang’s accessibility and appeal as an international destination.
Healthcare
2017
International Living named Penang as No.5 Best in the world for medical tourism.
Investment
2023
Penang recorded RM71.9 billion in investment inflows — the highest in Malaysia.
Retirement
2021
International Living ranked Penang as the third best island in the world to retire on.
2019
Georgetown placed third in US News’ list of the best exotic place to retire.
Tourism
2022
CNN named Penang as one of the top travel destinations.
2024
Penang wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award.