Definitions

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  • proper noun State in western Malaysia which has George Town as its capital.
  • proper noun Island in Penang state.

Etymologies

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From Malay pinang from Pulau Pinang.

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Examples

  • PENANG: The Chinese New Year of the Ox seems to have brought the much-needed thaw to the somewhat uneasy relations between UMNO and Gerakan in Penang.

    My Sinchew - 2009

  • The UNESCO initiatives to preserve the heritage in Penang is well-known to all of us.

    Oh, Penang! Jerine 2009

  • Over the past two years, from factories in Penang, Malaysia, to the recruitment agencies of Manila and Hanoi and the migrant worker camps of the UAE, we have seen firsthand how migrant workers are often the most at-risk workers in global supply chains.

    Chris Nolan&nbsp: Safeguarding the Movement of Migrant Workers Chris Nolan 2010

  • Anyway, if you want a short walk with me in Penang town, click here Come!

    Oh, Penang! Jerine 2009

  • Over the past two years, from factories in Penang, Malaysia, to the recruitment agencies of Manila and Hanoi and the migrant worker camps of the UAE, we have seen firsthand how migrant workers are often the most at-risk workers in global supply chains.

    Chris Nolan&nbsp: Safeguarding the Movement of Migrant Workers Chris Nolan 2010

  • Penang is one of those businesses owned by Chinese Malaysians, so the cuisine is highly representative of those groups, which include the Cantonese, Fujian, Teochew and Hakka peoples, among others.

    NJ Dining: Penang 2009

  • Good post and yes Penang is beautiful and the foods rox.

    Oh, Penang! Jerine 2009

  • Penang is one of those businesses owned by Chinese Malaysians, so the cuisine is highly representative of those groups, which include the Cantonese, Fujian, Teochew and Hakka peoples, among others.

    March « 2009 « Off The Broiler 2009

  • Penang is a really beautiful island and I used to enjoy coming to the island with my family.

    Oh, Penang! Jerine 2009

  • Penang is one of those businesses owned by Chinese Malaysians, so the cuisine is highly representative of those groups, which include the Cantonese, Fujian, Teochew and Hakka peoples, among others.

    03 « March « 2009 « Off The Broiler 2009

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