Another Unesco Listing on the Cards for Penang?

By Sri Vaitheki Ramasamy

June 2017 FEATURE
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Tree Top Walk at The Habitat on Penang Hill.
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Penang’s cultural heritage has attracted much global attention in recent times. Now, the island’s natural endowments are set to take things to the next level.Penang is appreciated for its history, culture, architecture and street food. But did you know that the island is home to a 130-million-year-old undisturbed rainforest older than the Amazon, home to flora and fauna species yet to be discovered – all within a stone’s throw from George Town, on the emerald slopes of Penang Hill?The Hill...

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Sri Vaitheki Ramasamy

is a senior analyst at Penang Institute. Her research interests include life cycle analysis, carbon footprint analysis, green manufacturing and sustainability engineering.

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