Don't underestimate the charms of Malaysia's small towns, like Sitiawan

After uploading pictures of his holiday in Sitiawan on social media, the writer received plenty of comments suggesting other places he should visit there. — Photos: FLORENCE TEH

Growing up in Penang has obviously familiarised me with the stories of the early Catholic missionaries who built churches, schools, and orphanages there.

After all, I studied at St Xavier’s Institution, which, incidentally, is celebrating its 170th anniversary this year.