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What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.
10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Penang Island, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.
Common scams in Penang Island — and how to avoid them →
6 places worth your time in Penang Island, with what each is actually like and when to go.
Top places to visit in Penang Island →
6 dishes to eat in Penang Island, what is in them, and where they belong.
Top food to try in Penang Island →
5 customs and traditions in Penang Island — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.
Traditional things to do in Penang Island →
How to travel around Penang Island — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.
Getting around Penang Island: transport and taxi apps →
3 laws, restrictions, and customs in Penang Island that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.
Rules to follow in Penang Island — laws and customs travellers must know →
3 emergency services in Penang Island you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.
Emergency numbers in Penang Island — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →
5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Penang Island — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Best places to shop in Penang Island — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →
