Convent Light Street School

A view of the Convent Light Street school in Penang. It is the oldest girls’ school in Southeast Asia, founded by French Catholic nuns in 1852. Read the school history here. Convent Light Street School, Penang, Malaysia

Komtar

One of the most significant landmarks in Penang is its tallest building, Komtar. It is Penang’s tallest skyscraper and the eleventh-tallest building in Malaysia. KOMTAR is a Malay acronym for Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak, named after the second Prime Minister of...

Riding in Penang, Malaysia

I was parked outside Little India in Penang, Malaysia today and I was delighted to see how the youngsters travel these days. Miniature Powered Bikes Closer view of miniature bikes A romantic bicycle ride among the busy lanes… And what is Penang without its...