The Penang Ferry Museum, moored along an open promenade along the Weld Quay waterfront in George Town. Photo: The Star/Jeremy Tan After a prolonged absence, one of Penang’s iconic double-decker ...

It has been over two weeks since Aug 11, the date Penang was founded 239 years ago. Once again, the day passed in silence. No speeches. No reflection. Not even a mention from the state. On that day in ...

Ever since, Penang has been a melting pot of culture, drawing its influences from its ethnic mix of Chinese, Indian and Malay cultures as well as colonial European architecture. It’s no wonder George ...

At dawn, the Japanese military police, called Kempeitai, snatched Anne’s brother from the streets of Georgetown, leaving her mother frozen with fear. Anne scrambled through temple courtyards and ...