Penang beckons foreign visitors with charm and savings

Surge in tourists: Guests waiting to check in at a popular hotel located in the heart of George Town, Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The combination of a weaker ringgit and Penang’s rich authenticity and charm has positioned it as the go-to destination without burdening travellers’ pockets.

Besides enjoying an affordable holiday here, foreigners also get to take home reasonably-priced souvenirs and local tidbits such as nutmeg products, local coffee and snacks like pickled fruits (jeruk), T-shirts and even cloth bags with street art designs.