Bukit Panchor: An Oasis of Nature
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Iguanura corniculata, a species of endemic palm found in Bukit Panchor State Park.At the south-eastern border of South Seberang Perai lies the 446ha Bukit...
Take a Gentle Walk on the Back Side of the Island
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When people think of hiking, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a strenuous uphill climb. While this may be the case for most of Penang as half the i...
Sounds of the Midnight Jungle
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Priscillia Miard.When a team of scientists went hiking at night along The Habitat Penang Hill's trail to survey for bats, they sensed something very diffe...
A Hike Filled with Fruity Delights
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The Relau hills have been farmed for over a century, with records as early as the 1860s showing the existence of large spice plantations here. These plantations have been replaced by acres and acres of fruit trees, supplying Penang’s finest durians, mangosteens, jackfruits and the like.
Pulau Aman – The Isle of Peace
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Pulau Aman jetty.The waters around Penang are dotted with tiny islands. Each has its own story to tell, but Pulau Aman, just a stone’s throw away fr...
Don’t Forget to Circle the Summit of Penang Hill
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Old sedan chairs which were used to carry guests up the hill before the funicular railway was built on display inside the gatehouse.A hike up Penang Hill...
Climbing the Back Left Flipper of Penang Island
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Drone shot of the south-western tip of Penang, Tanjung Gertak Sanggul.If you are to look at Penang on a map, it becomes immediately apparent that Penang I...
Around the Rocky Isle of Pulau Tikus
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MENTION PULAU TIKUS to a Penangite and most often what comes to mind is the northwestern suburb of George Town, well known for its good food and interesting his...
A Hiking Adventure up Bukit Batu Kawan
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MENTION BATU KAWAN and what comes to mind are scenes of a growing township, featuring new industrial estates, design outlets and posh residential areas. It bega...
Bukit Payong: A Sneak Peek Into Penang’s War-Time History
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THE SOUTHERN COAST of Penang Island is shaped roughly like a crescent, flanked by undulating hills in the background and long sun-kissed beaches at the fore. Th...
Hike by All Means, but Do So Responsibly
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ONE POSITIVE LESSON Covid has taught Malaysians is how much we need our green lungs. Many felt overcome with claustrophobia, walled in as they were during the i...
Hiking through Penang Island’s “Down Under”
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THE TURTLE-SHAPED Penang Island has four strategically positioned “flippers” at each of its geographic extremes. The bottom two “flippers” that extend to Tanjun...