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.
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