Penang used to be a part of the state of Kedah, before Captain Francis Light took formal possession in 1786
Far back in the 15th century, Penang Island was also known as Betelnut Island!
With its free-port status withdrawn in 1969, over the past 20 years Penang island was able to build itself up as one of Asia’s largest electronics manufacturing centres, also known as the “Silicon Valley of the East”
In 1905, Penang has electricity!
In 1985, the first Penang Bridge is open to the public and is the 5th longest bridge in Southeast Asia______
Credits to: Says.com, Penang Then And Now Article
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