DID you know that Penang Hill, also known as ‘Bukit Bendera’ in Bahasa Malaysia, actually refers to Flagstaff Hill? During the British colony in Penang, the British flag...
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Students create 3D animation of Penang Hill funicular system
PENANGITES and visitors have long enjoyed the scenic journey up Penang Hill via the funicular railway. However, do you know how the funicular railway system operates? Penang Hill...
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Penang Hill Corporation disputes USA Today’s ‘tourist trap’ label
PENANG Hill Corporation has described the methodology employed by USA Today in labelling Penang Hill as a ‘tourist trap’ as a grossly inaccurate and flawed analysis, says its general...
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89 and still going strong – Former station master visits Penang Hill on his birthday
ANG Sim Boo, a former station master of the Penang Hill Railway, turned 89 today. It was a memorable day for Sim Boo when he visited Penang Hill...