The right spelling is George Town


I WOULD like to bring to the attention of your readers, including the columnists for The Star Media Group, that the capital of the state of Penang should always be spelt in two words, “George Town”, and not in a single word “Georgetown”.

“George Town” is the right and official spelling for this first city of Malaysia while “Georgetown” refers to places in the United States, with one being in Washington, D.C. where the Georgetown University is located.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Letters

Low OSH compliance by industries a serious concern
INSAP: Show Malaysians how diesel prices are calculated
Auditor-General’s report must lead to accountability��
Safety risks in using plastic containers to transport petrol
Rethinking assessment in the age of generative AI�
Proposals to enhance effectiveness of police force�
Multiple efforts to tackle economic vulnerability
Solving the ageism in recruitment conundrum�
Creative solution to settle Sabah’s�revenue entitlement�
Impose laws to reduce reliance on foreign workers

Others Also Read