GEORGE TOWN, July 17 — The name George Town has long been recognised both in Malaysia and internationally, making it unnecessary to consider changing the name of Penang’s...
George Town name holds historical significance, no need for change, Penang tourism exco says amid call to rename as ‘ Tanjung Penaga ’ GEORGE TOWN , July 17 — The name George Town has long been recognised both in Malaysia and internationally, making it unnecessary to consider changing the name of Penang’s capital.
“This international recognition affirms George Town’s position as a premier tourist destination in Malaysia, attracting visitors from all over the world. Wong also said that the name Tanjong had been raised in the Dewan Rakyat and named one of the parliamentary constituencies in Penang.According to the official portal of the Penang government, before the name Penang became popular, the residents of Seberang Perai knew the island part of Penang as Tanjong Penaga, named after the ‘penaga’ tree that grew around the site of Fort Cornwallis.
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