Hey guys, can you recommend restaurants that are worth going for Christmas makans? Solo / 2-3pax.

Hi, I am looking for a reasonable and reliable broadband supplier for my mother in Penang. Can you share your home broadband experience and the supplier. Hope my post is allow on this platform.

Hi, I’m hoping to get some insights on a daytime babysitter/maid service in Penang as I will be returning to work soon after my maternity leave ends.

We’re looking to hire somebody to come during the day to watch over the baby (3 months old) while also doing some basic house chores. What is the usual payment rate for that on a monthly basis? How do I go about looking for such services? We live on the island.

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Are there any motorcycle groups (I ride a Triumph Tiger 1200) in Penang? Mainly related to weekend leisure travel and not city commutes.

Recommendations for clubbing and picking up chicks around Georgetown? I mostly drink solo though, so tips would be welcome too.

Hello! I’ll be in Penang for the next 1-2 months with my husband for his work. I’ve been here for 2 days and am enjoying it so far :)

While I’m here, I’d love to do something fun/cool with my time, and I was thinking of finding somewhere to volunteer. I’m Christian, so I was thinking of finding a church, but I’m open to anything! I only speak English and some Spanish, so that might limit my options, but I also want to learn a language here, either Malay or Mandarin probably.

Where are some places I could volunteer at? Any suggestions are welcome! Also any advice or suggestions for things to do in general are greatly appreciated. Looking forward to my time here!! Thanks :)

Hi all, I and my friend is planning to go Batu Ferringhi this weekend. Can you all please recommend us a mid-budget good hotel? And any best places to eat?

Thank you!!

Hii

Just arrived in Batu Ferringhi yesterday and it has been raining constantly. We've 2 young kids and are supposed to be here for 6 days before going back to KL and then home (Europe). The forecast is looking miserable for our whole stay. We've been to KL and Langawi and although the forecasts there showed rain every hour, the weather was actually really good. I know the nobody will be able to predict the weather for the next 5 days, but would any of you who know the area think that it is likely to improve? Or, would we be better trying to head back to KL early in the hope that the weather is a bit better there?

Driver told me botanical gardens ia closed, but internet says open; looking for clarification.

Is the Botanical garden open? Or maybe some parts closed but still worth visiting?

Just looking for a nature place to walk around

Going to Penang this weekend, wanting to stay nearby our hotel to avoid the traffic :)

Hi y’all! Any suggestions for bars and clubs with oldies music like ABBA, Beetles, Mariah Carey etc playing? Wanna bring a group of older ladies out dancing! Even better if they have ladies night!

Thanks for the suggestion!💖

Hello! I'm arriving in Penang for the week today and I have bought my football boots with me in the hope to perhaps play with some of the locals! Does anyone know where to play a pickup game of football in Penang or could point me in the right direction?

Hi, Good People.

So our family - parents and 2 teenage boys - will spend our quick year-end break in Penang and KL next month. The itinerary is quite easy (crossing my fingers) but I thought I'd run it through you guys to get feedback, and I do have some questions to clarify a few things.

Here goes, please feel free to comment:

Day 1

• Arrive at the airport in late afternoon
• Go to our hotel - it's supposedly in the heart of George Town, near Beach Street and Lebuh Acheh, is this area good? Or have we been misled?
• Because we'll be checking in in early evening, not too many we can do except maybe roaming not too far from the hotel, probably Chulia Street Hawker Food.
• I understand that there are street arts nearby, but are they really worth visiting in the evening? I.e. are they instagrammable?

Day 2

• We're thinking of starting the day at Kek Lok Si Temple, it's less than an hour from the hotel by public transport, should be finished around noon, so 2-3 hours at this place should be enough, right?
• Next we're thinking of traversing to Penang Hill. Now, it looks nearby on Google Maps, less than 2km away, it looks walkable and all that but that may be misleading (this is our first time ever to Penang). So should we walk there? Or take a cab? Or is there any direct bus? And Penang Hill looks like it's similar to Victoria Peak in HK that you must start at the bottom of the hill and then take the cable car up, so do we need to come down first from Kek Lok Si Temple and then ride back up again? Much appreciated your elaboration.
• The rest of day and evening we will just spend around George Town again, for culinary hunting, we've got some already saved. (Btw, we're Muslims, please feel free if you have any recommendation.)

Day 3

• We're going to ESCAPE Penang (the one thing the boys are really looking forward to, LOL) in the morning. Based on our experience at similar places, we will be here well until after lunch time.
• Now for this day's afternoon it's still a rather blank slate for us. Any recommendation? There's a thought of visiting Batu Ferringhi, since it seems like down the road from ESCAPE Penang on the way back to town. Or more culinary hunting - which we will do whenever there's a chance, of course, but this could be anywhere really, and we're hoping for a specific spot or particular attraction. There's also a thought of visiting the museum(s), but this is not really a priority.

Day 4

• We have early flight to catch, so ciao, Penang.

What do you guys think? Any input is very much welcomed.

Also, we have some general questions and concerns:

1. From airport to hotel, should we take the bus, the airport taxi, or a Grab? And vice versa.
2. From hotel in George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple and ESCAPE Penang, should we take the bus or Grab? Generally speaking, really, to get anywhere a bit distant should we be using the public transport at all?
3. Is regular taxi meter-based or negotiation-based? I understand we will probably mostly be using Grab, but just curious.
4. Is ESCAPE Penang good/recommended? In clips that I've seen on YouTube it seems a bit ... not crowded?
5. Is Penang like Singapore in that mosques do exist but they're few and far in between, or is it more like in Malaysia and Indonesia?
6. Should I pay most merchants in cash or cashless (credit card, QR code)?
7. Is there any unwritten rule but expected anyway on tipping?

That's all for now, thank you very much fellow redditors for your insights!

Hi everyone. After a really stressful first couple of months in Malaysia, we really need a holiday. Funds are quite tight, but I have to get my wife away for a bit. We really love Airbnb style holidays more than hotel and resorts and we have a lively 7yo son.

Having looked on Airbnb, there are quite a few options that we could be happy in, but I have no idea what area of the island we should be looking at. We really want some solid beach time for my son, but have no clue as to which beach is the best if you aren’t in a resort. We don’t have a car so would be using grab, and while my wife and I love Malaysian food, my son is really picky so we would need a supermarket near by to satisfy him.

I’d really value any insights anyone could offer

Thank you

In the supermarkets I can only tend to find basic cuts of sliced beef, such as round and other thin cuts mostly suited to stir fries.

Where can I purchase big family size cuts of brisket, and suitable big cuts for family roasts and bbq smoking? Even the steaks here are really thin (not ideal for searing a good crust while maintaining medium rare) 😭

Just got a house, planning on buying some electrical appliances but not sure whom to trust... In my list i have Harvey Norman or Sen Heng but not sure about others...

Anyone can recommend me one?

thanks.

Hi! I would like to ask for recommendations for itinerary. We are a family of 5 and the youngest is 12 years old.

What are fun activies we could do in Penang? Except for Escape because it's out of our budget.

I’m from Selangor and will be going to Penang this weekend for a 3D2N trip. Any recommended places or hotspots you’d suggest? Perhaps hidden gems or restaurants not well-known to tourists but a must-try?

Thank you in advance!

I’m coming on a trip to Penang and Lankawi tomorrow, for the latter part of November. Forecast has rain on every single day! I was hoping to relax under the sun, but does this mean it’s raining constantly? Big disaster if so :(

Hi, I have been struggling a lot mentally and want to see if there are any licensed therapists/psychologists based in Batu Kawan. Willing to pay 150 per hour. I would like to see them every day. They do not have to be part of a practice but should hold a psychology degree. Please help me out. Thank you.

Any good lobang for motorcycles rental? Planning to just ride around the island.

Hi there!

When I was in Georgetown a few years ago I ate at a very busy (and imho very good) chinese restaurant. I remember the staff gave us a playing card and would call our turn by mentioning our number/suit.

Now, from the images I believe the place might be Tek Sen in lebuh Carnavon, but my memory is not that perfect! Do you think I might be right? A friend is asking me for recs and we really liked that place. Thank you so much!

Penang takes a bold step to tackle illegal immigration with a new state-of-the-art detention centre. Jawi Immigration Depot and Quarters, spanning 6.07 hectares, replaces the older Juru facility and can accommodate 1,200 detainees. Read more about Malaysia's RM77.5 million investment in managing immigration efficiently.

More on the same in our article:
https://www.theworkersrights.com/penang-gears-up-to-curb-illegal-immigration/

I'll be in Penang for my birthday and was wondering if there's anything special to do while I'm there. I'll be turning 30 and would love to get a drink in the evening and chill during the day. Any suggestions are welcomed!

I'll be in Penang soon for a half-day as part of a cruise, but unfortunately I would have very little time to do much. If I have time for lunch and only one other activity, what can I possibly do with 2 young kids in tow?

Also, Nasi Kandar will be a must do, but which one do I go to? Hameediyah, Kapitan, Line Clear, other less known / touristy recommendations?

Hi! Could anyone recommend accommodation in Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi with two rooms/ sleeping areas with a door in between? Can be two beds or sofa bed. If in BF, must be on the beach. If in Georgetown, must be central. Thank you!

I've read that Penang has banned short-term rentals like AirBnB in most buildings. What is the definition "short term" under the new law? Are 3 or 6 month rentals easily available?

Cinemas that show older movies and not the current ones. The ones wherein the venue isn’t usually as big as compared to the famous cinemas (like TGV or GSC). More for people who are cinephiles and want to watch old movies in a bigger screen than a TV…