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This iconic 65 storey building completed in 1988 is the tallest building in the heart of Georgetown. What does KOMTAR mean? Kompleks Tunku Abdul Razak, named after the second Prime Minister of Malaysia. It is still the tallest building on Penang and can be seen from almost anywhere along the west coast of the Island

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Completed in 1985 after 3 years' work, this is the only bridge linking the mainland Penang and the island. In a year's time, the 2nd bridge will be ready to cater for the heavy traffic to/from the mainland.

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Penang Hill, at 823 m above sea level is a cool escape from the hot tropical climate below. This is why so many colonial bungalows were built here. Photo taken from Bellevue Hotel.

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So peaceful and spacious, so different from the east. View from Bukit Genting, another hill in Penang.

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At the hill top, we can enjoy beautiful sunset while tasting the delicious Thai food.

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A place to go, not for the seafood, but to view the progress of the construction of the 2nd bridge.

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View of the Penang Bridge from the north. In the foreground, service boats for the ships in the harbour.

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A sea-fronting colonial style hotel built in 1885 by the Sarkies Brothers who also built Raffles Hotel in Singapore. E&O Hotel was closed in 1996, and reopened in 2001 after major restoration works.

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View of this new development on reclaimed land northwest of the E&O Hotel. The Straits Quay is part of this development. Incidentally, the owner of this development is also the owner of the E&O Hotel.

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A marina with retail shops and apartments. It also houses the Performing Arts Centre. Usually very quiet in the day . We like it so, obviously not the retail shop owners.

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