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 Penang (Malaysia)

Penang needs little introduction to many visitors to Malaysia, having long been known as one of Southeast Asia's finest destinations. Penang's outstanding beaches and exotic sights have made it one of the most popular destinations in the region.
Quick facts

  • Visa process:

    1. Visa Application Form filled completely and duly sign by the applicant
    2. Passport (original and copy)
    3. Passport should be valid for more than 9 months
    4. 2 recent color passport size(It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm) photograph (in white background only)
    5. Confirmed returned air-ticket
    6. Original copy of vdr Approval Letter from Malaysian Immigration Department
    7. Invitation letter / covering letter / supporting document(s) (if any)
    8. Payment of visa fee & Service Charges
    Visa Fee:  Rs.2000/-

    Processing Time: 4 - 5 working days

  • Voltage: 240V

  • Time zone: Standard Time Zone: GMT/UTC + 08:00 hour

  • ISD code: +604

  • Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 1 MYR is approximately 14.04919 Indian Rupee (INR)

  • Geography and Climate:

    Geography:
    Pengang Island: an island of 293 square kilometres located in the Straits of Malacca with an estimated population of 721,500; and
    Province Wellesley (also known as Seberang Perai in Malay): a narrow hinterland of 753 square kilometres on the peninsula across a narrow channel whose smallest width is 4 km (2.5 miles). It is bordered by Kedah in the north (demarcated by the  Muda River) and east, and Perak in the south and has an estimated population of 796,500.

    Climate:
    Penang enjoys a year-round equatorial climate which is warm and sunny, along with plentiful rainfall, especially during the southwest monsoon from April to September. The climate is very much dictated by the surrounding sea and the wind system. Penang's proximity with Sumatra, Indonesia makes it susceptible to dust particles carried by wind from perennial but transient forest fires, creating a phenomenon known as the haze.


  • By Road:

    Penang Island is connected to the mainland by the 13.5-kilometre Penang Brindge (completed in 1985), one of the longest bridges in Asia. Due to heavy traffic, the bridge is currently being broadened into 3 lanes from the current two.


  • By Rail:

    Penang has 34.9 km of rail track within its border. Butterworth is serviced by the  Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or Malayan Railway West Coast line which runs from Padang Besar on the Malaysia - Thailand border in perlis to Singapore.


  • By Air:

    Penang International Airport (PEN) is located at Bayan Lepas in the south of the island. The airport serves as the northern gateway to Malaysia and is the hub of Firefly

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  • Shopping:

    Although Penang has lost much of its shopping paradise grandeur of its past, it still boasts several modern shopping malls catering a wide range of merchandise. Among the more popular ones on Penang Island are:

    Queensbay Mall, Penang's largest and longest shopping centre, Gurney Plaza, touted as Penang's first lifestyle-oriented shopping mall. Opened in 2001, it is located at the famous Gurney Drive precinct. Komtar is Penang's first and oldest modern shopping mall. Plans are currently underway to revive the massive complex.

    Other notable shopping malls on the mainland part of Penang: Sunway Carnival Mall located at Seberang Jaya. Seberang Prai City Perdana Mall located at Bandar Perda.

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