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There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions. [1]

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- The man behind Malaysia's month-long George Town Festival wears an ankle-length sarong, baju melayu and songkok -- the traditional dress of ethnic Malay men -- with aplomb, whether entertaining officials or joining the crowds... [2]

LifeBookworms and big ideas collide at George Town Literary Festival Award-winning Malaysian event gets a revamp under new leadership The opening ceremony of the 2018 George Town Literary Festival. [3]

ArtsGeorge Town marks UNESCO anniversary amid debate Conservationists seek development rethink in Malaysian heritage city The "Wu Shu Girl" mural painting by Ernest Zacharevic decorates a building facade along tourist enclave Muntri Street. [4]

ArtsGeorge Town breaks new ground for Asian festivals Leading art event brings international visitors, world class performances to Malaysian heritage city The kinetic sculptures of "Chorus" by British composer Ray Lee occupied the area in front of De... [5]

PENANG, Malaysia -- A historic Malaysian city is bustling once more. But some are asking: How much of a good thing is too much? ArticlesSoul-searching in George Town With more than 3,000 colonial-era shophouses, George Town, the capital of Penang, is... [6]

KATHA, Sagaing Division — In the 1990s, Nyo Ko Naing noticed that the handful of foreign tourists who made it to his remote hometown were carrying their own maps and looked like they were searching for something. [7]

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- Behind the hoardings of the abandoned colonial-era market at Sia Boey in George Town, capital of Malaysia's Penang state, two workers are digging a hole close to an old canal overlooked by a terrace of derelict shop-houses. [8]

Sources
[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-01-17 · 85% match

Domestic goodness: Long weekends and short getaways

There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-08-05 · 75% match

Penang comes alive with George Town Festival

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- The man behind Malaysia's month-long George Town Festival wears an ankle-length sarong, baju melayu and songkok -- the traditional dress of ethnic Malay men -- with aplomb, whether entertaining officials or joining the crowds

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-11-15 · 75% match

Bookworms and big ideas collide at George Town Literary Festival

LifeBookworms and big ideas collide at George Town Literary Festival Award-winning Malaysian event gets a revamp under new leadership The opening ceremony of the 2018 George Town Literary Festival.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-06-24 · 75% match

George Town marks UNESCO anniversary amid debate

ArtsGeorge Town marks UNESCO anniversary amid debate Conservationists seek development rethink in Malaysian heritage city The "Wu Shu Girl" mural painting by Ernest Zacharevic decorates a building facade along tourist enclave Muntri Street.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-21 · 75% match

George Town breaks new ground for Asian festivals

ArtsGeorge Town breaks new ground for Asian festivals Leading art event brings international visitors, world class performances to Malaysian heritage city The kinetic sculptures of "Chorus" by British composer Ray Lee occupied the area in front of De

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-11-06 · 75% match

Soul-searching in George Town

PENANG, Malaysia -- A historic Malaysian city is bustling once more. But some are asking: How much of a good thing is too much? ArticlesSoul-searching in George Town With more than 3,000 colonial-era shophouses, George Town, the capital of Penang, is

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-12-12 · 75% match

Burma Town Wants the Secret Out: George Orwell Slept Here

KATHA, Sagaing Division — In the 1990s, Nyo Ko Naing noticed that the handful of foreign tourists who made it to his remote hometown were carrying their own maps and looked like they were searching for something.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-10-13 · 75% match

Penang split over transport infrastructure plan

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- Behind the hoardings of the abandoned colonial-era market at Sia Boey in George Town, capital of Malaysia's Penang state, two workers are digging a hole close to an old canal overlooked by a terrace of derelict shop-houses.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-11-26 · 75% match

Malaysian art festivals spring back to life

ArtsMalaysian art festivals spring back to life Live performances return for the first time since pandemic lockdowns The George Town Festival returns for its 12th edition this year on the Malaysian island of Penang.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-08-12 · 75% match

Malaysian foodies develop taste for Italian wine

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- Pairing Italian sparkling wine with spicy Malaysian food may sound like heresy to most foodies, but boutique soirees focused on Italian wines matched with local food are drawing loyal fans in Muslim-majority Malaysia.

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