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July- Sept

06 May Malaysia Day

Posted at 15:06h in Annual Events, July- Sept

A significant date in the history of Malaysia as it marks the joining together of Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak to form Malaysia in 1963....

06 May Merdeka Day

Posted at 14:58h in Annual Events, July- Sept

To commemorate Malaysia’s Independence Day, the Penang State Government organises an annual Merdeka Parade, where contingents representing various government agencies take part in the occasion....

06 May George Town Festival (GTF)

Posted at 14:46h in Annual Events, July- Sept

George Town Festival (GTF) is an annual festival held in Penang, in honour of the city’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. This year’s Festival is reimagined and curated as a hybrid...

06 May George Town Heritage Celebrations

Posted at 14:40h in Annual Events, July- Sept

George Town Heritage Celebrations is an annual event to celebrate the living heritage of George Town and to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding our shared cultural heritage. The event is held online this...

06 May Penang Durian Festival

Posted at 14:28h in Annual Events, July- Sept

Durian is one of the most popular fruits in Penang, and a must-try for all visitors. There are many award-winning durians in Penang such as Ang Hae, D16, Ang Bak, Ang Jin, D700, and...

06 May Awal Muharram

Posted at 12:50h in Cultural Events, July- Sept

Also known as Maal Hijrah, it marks the first day in the Islamic Calendar (Hijrah Calendar). It is equivalent to the 1st of January in the Gregorian Calendar. In most states, it is gazetted as...

06 May Hungry Ghost Festival

Posted at 12:43h in Cultural Events, July- Sept

The Hungry Ghost Festival is believed to be when the Gates of Hell are opened for spirits and ghosts to roam freely. Makeshift altars are erected at roadsides where giant joss sticks are lit and...

06 May St. Anne’s Festival

Posted at 12:28h in Cultural Events, July- Sept

A 10-day religious occasion to observe St. Anne’s feast day....