The history of the Penang Eurasian Community began long before they were ethnically classified as ‘Eurasians’ by the British in the 1920s

In the early 16th century, Portuguese traders have been sailing to the Far East searching for spices. They came across a small uninhabited island where they could replenish fresh water supplies, which they then named it “Pulo Pinaom”.

Penang Island has traditionally been called Koh Maak (or “Number One Island”) by the Thais, not surprising given that Penang was at one time part of a Siamese vassal state together with Kedah which was also known as Saiburi.

Dr. Sun Yat Sen (1866-1925) was the foremost Asian nationalist figure of the early 20th century. In 1911, he led the Chinese Revolution that ushered in the first republic in Asia. Today, he is regarded as the father of modern China.

One of the best things about visiting or living in Kuala Lumpur is the abundance of great food available almost round the clock.

On Lebuh Penang in George Town, Penang stands the House of Yeap Chor Ee, a museum to the life and work of the “Grand Old Man” of Penang.

The Istana Negara is the official residence of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong. It was built in 1928 and was originally the residence of a millionaire, Mr. Chan Wing.

Han Chin Pet Soo (闲真别墅) is Malaysia's first Hakka tin mining museum managed by Ipoh World Sdn. Bhd. Located on the edge of Ipoh's Old Town, close to the Kinta River. Within walking distance of the well-known Panglima Lane (Concubine Lane), it is the #1 attraction in Ipoh on TripAdvisor.

GEORGE TOWN, March 29 — Although born in Batu Gajah in 1938, Ruth Iversen Rollitt does not live in Malaysia any more but Ipoh will always be in her heart.

There was a time when Ipoh was said to be the town with more Mercedes cars than anywhere else in Malaya.

Berthel Michael Iversen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈpɛɐ̯tl̩ ˈmiˌkʰɛˀl ˈiˀvɐsn̩], 1906–76) aka B.M. Iversen, was a Danish architect active in Malaysia, and the founder of Iversen, van Sitteren & Partners. Most of his works were in Malaya (now Malaysia) and Singapore.

When the story of Ipoh is told, it would be strange if at least one chapter is not dedicated to the Ipoh Echo. Since its first edition 12 years ago, the country’s sole community newspaper has been a unique fixture here, providing a unique local viewpoint on happenings and current issues in Perak.

The provinces of Satun, Trang, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala and Songkhla are synonymous to the Muslim community in Thailand. All of these provinces, in exception of Trang and Pattani share their borders with Malaysia.

A community of Siamese Malaysians has been thriving over the border for more than 100 years, and they refuse to let go of their roots.

Kota Bharu is the capital city of the State Kelantan. It's an Islamitic state. Don't be frightened now, because those beautiful people are very warm and gentle.

I came to this temple specifically for the sitting Buddha image. This is the 4th largest statue in Malaysia, after the Lord Murugan statue in the Batu Caves, the permanent Buddha in Wat Phothikyan in Bachok, and the Guan Yin statue at the Kek Lok Si in Penang.

The best and only way to hunt for these authentic meals is with a local.

I was so fascinated by the fact that the so-called Islamic state of Kelantan actually has quite a number of temples so when I first heard about a giant reclining Buddha in Tumpat, I knew I had to go there on my very first visit to Kota Bharu.

Sixty years is a long time, but I believe in the philosophy that it’s better late that never.

There are a lot of things to do in this little city if you have the inclination to try something new and rather quiet.