My husband and I were staying at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel on the shores of the Strait of Malacca in the heart of George Town, capital of Penang state. At various times since the late 19th ...

GEORGE TOWN ... Thai dignitary burial traditions. “The ashes are now preserved at Wat Pathumwanaram in Bangkok,” he added. Liang said the tomb epitomised a strong Siamese heritage in Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: A police escort was provided to two former Thai prime ministers as a safety precaution, says Comm Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain. The Penang police chief was referring to exiled VVIP ...