Photo Essay

Through the fog
February 26, 2012

Through the fog

Ernest Zacharevic captures the eerie aftermath of mosquito fogging in George Town.

The back of the island
December 22, 2011

The back of the island

Balik Pulau is one of the few places left on the island that has managed to retain its rustic, old world charm.

St Anne’s Festival
October 15, 2011

St Anne’s Festival

Every year, tens of thousands of pilgrims converge in Bukit Mertajam to take part in the St Anne's Festival, the largest such festival in South-East Asia.

George Town Festival 2011
September 16, 2011

George Town Festival 2011

The month-long George Town Festival made its grand return this year.

Fishermen of Teluk Bahang
May 15, 2011

Fishermen of Teluk Bahang

The sea is their entire life.

Malay commercial activities in George Town
April 18, 2010

Malay commercial activities in George Town

Penang's historic Malay enclave remains a bustling commercial area.

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