A three-minute guide to George Town, Penang
The island of Penang floats in the Strait of Malacca like a Chinese junk tethered to peninsula Malaysia.
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Kerry van der Jagt
Kerry van der Jagt is a Sydney-based writer specialising in history, culture and outdoor adventure with a particular interest in wildlife conservation.
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