Is Penang a state or city?
Penang, officially the State of Penang, is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula.
Is Penang belong to Kedah?
Unlike most Malaysian states, the history of modern Penang was shaped by British colonialism, beginning with the acquisition of Penang Island from the Sultanate of Kedah by the British East India Company in 1786.
What do you call a person from Kuala Lumpur?
Hi [VT member fa4a9], For your information, Kuala Lumpur is a city, it is not a country. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. And you call people from Malaysia, Malaysian.
Is Penang west or east?
The West Coast states (from north to south) are: Perlis — Malaysia’s smallest state. Kedah — the rice paddy (padi) state, also contains Langkawi island. Penang — popular resort island, with the charming capital George Town.
Which state is Penang in Malaysia?
Penang
George Town/State
Was Penang a British colony?
The Crown Colony of Penang was a British Crown colony from 1946 to 1957. It came under British sovereignty after being ceded by the Sultanate of Kedah in 1786, and had been part of the Straits Settlements in 1946. The British East India Company gained Penang in 1786 and established a trading post.
Who discovered Penang?
Captain Francis Light
On11 August 1786, Captain Francis Light, known as the founder of Penang, landed in Penang and renamed it Prince of Wales Island in honor of the heir to the British throne.
Who Colonised Penang?
British
The Crown Colony of Penang was a British Crown colony from 1946 to 1957. It came under British sovereignty after being ceded by the Sultanate of Kedah in 1786, and had been part of the Straits Settlements in 1946.