Penang has been ranked the third best island in the world and first in Asia to retire in 2021. - Filepic
Penang has been ranked the third best island in the world and first in Asia to retire in 2021.
In a list published by Travel Awaits, the Pearl of the Orient is noted for its multiculturalism, great culinary scene and connectivity to other countries in the region.
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