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Buildings like the Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kong Hock Keong Temple, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion are notable for their architectural styles, which combine diverse cultural influences. [254] They now stand as celebrated cultural landmarks of George Town, with Children on a Bicycle becoming one of the most photographed spots in the city. [119] The zone includes the city's administrative precinct, which is home to the most historic landmarks like Fort Cornwallis, City Hall and the Penang State Museum, as well as the main Central Business District along Beach Street. [10] Together with Singapore and Malacca, George Town formed part of the Straits Settlements, which became a British crown colony in 1867. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). There are also 54 government-run clinics throughout George Town, supported by 11 private hospitals and 352 private clinics. [76] By 1956, George Town had become the first municipality in the Malayan Federation to have a fully elected local council. It is the oldest ferry service in Malaysia, dating back to 1894 when the first passenger ferry commenced operations. [44], Aside from government-run and private schools, the city has 11 international schools. [233], While shopping malls now dominate the retail scene in George Town, many centuries-old shophouses are still operating alongside the city's flea markets and wet markets, such as Chowrasta Market. [120], Among the restrictions in force within the zone is a ban on the construction of any structure exceeding 18 m (59 ft) in height, and that any new building which is located adjacent to a historically important structure must not exceed the height of the latter. [9] Subsequent efforts to clean up the city, and measures to improve traffic flow, cultural and environmental aspects by the new state government led to George Town being ranked Asia's 8th most liveable city by ECA International in 2010. [303] One of Malaysia's top dailies currently in circulation, The Star, was founded in George Town in the 1970s, while the country's oldest Chinese newspaper, Kwong Wah Yit Poh, was also founded in the city in 1910. However, George Town, and by extension Penang, is best known for its distinct Hokkien dialect, known as Penang Hokkien. More Than Merchants. [237] Meanwhile, Indian architecture is more prominent within the city's Little India, which also contains the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. 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However, the absorption of the British colony of Penang into Malaya alarmed Penang's population over economic and ethnic concerns. The oldest portion of the city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while outside the UNESCO zone lies the modern cityscape, with skyscrapers, residential high-rises, office blocks and shopping malls built all over the city. A cosmopolitan, multi-cultural population emerged, comprising Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan, Eurasian, Thai and other ethnicities. Georgetown is a pedestrian-friendly city, with a well-planned series of roads and paths connecting one end of Penang’s capital to the other. [265][266][267], In addition, the city hosts several major festivals in any given year. They were followed by Chinese schools, some of which are also among the oldest in the nation, thus making George Town the nucleus of Chinese education in Southeast Asia. Overview; Hour by hour; Long term; Statistics; Maps; Penang/Bayan Lepas weather station: 4 m.a.s.l., 14.0 km away from George Town. Several nations have either established their consulates or appointed honorary-consulates within George Town. [308][309] In addition, the city was one of the pit-stops of The Amazing Race 16, The Amazing Race Asia 4 and The Amazing Race Asia 5. [100][319] Dedicated cycling lanes have been marked throughout the city and in 2016, George Town became the first Malaysian city to operate a public bicycle-sharing service, with the launch of LinkBike. [189], Due to their Tamil ancestry, most Indians in George Town speak Tamil. [36] Meanwhile, a Supreme Court was established at Fort Cornwallis in 1808. In addition, open-topped double deckers, known as Hop-On Hop-Off buses, have been introduced for tourists in the city. [202], George Town has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia. [32] The number of incoming vessels rose from 85 in 1786 to 3,569 in 1802; George Town's population had also increased to 10,000 by 1792. [200] In 2016, George Town was ranked Malaysia's most attractive destination for commercial property investment by Knight Frank, surpassing even Kuala Lumpur. It serves as the main airport for northern Malaysia, with frequent links to major Asian cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Taipei, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Doha. Wind will be generally light. Nasution, Khoo Salma. [174][175], The Peranakans, descendants of mixed Malay and Chinese ancestries, were once the political and business elites in George Town. Weather warnings issued. [46] The zone also covers various places of worship, such as St. George's Church, the Kapitan Keling Mosque and the Goddess of Mercy Temple, as well as the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and the Eastern & Oriental Hotel. 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We collected past weather data from many thousand weather stations around the world. [6][7][8] The historical core of George Town has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.[9]. [139] Rising 833 m (2,733 ft) above sea level, the peak of Penang Hill is accessible via the Penang Hill Railway from its base station off Hill Railway Road. [261][262], George Town's cultural melting pot of various races and religions means that there are a great many celebrations and festivities in any given year. Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. The city's first tram system, then powered by steam, commenced operations in the 1880s. [173] In particular, most of the nearly 1,500 Eurasians remain concentrated at the Pulau Tikus suburb. [121][122], Unlike other cities in Malaysia, George Town still retains most of its English street names. [12][13][14] Moreover, the city hosts unique cultural heritage, such as the Peranakans, whose legacies are still visible on Penang's architecture and cuisine. Wind will be generally light. [44][246] Penang's variant of Chingay includes the act of balancing gigantic flags on one's forehead or hands. [7] More recent estimates from Malaysia's Department of Statistics indicated that about 738,500 inhabitants lived within this cosmopolitan city as of 2012[update]. [87][88], In 1974, the George Town City Council was merged with the Penang Island Rural District Council to form the Penang Island Municipal Council, sparking a decades-long debate over George Town's city status. However, the population growth also created social problems, such as inadequate sanitation and public health facilities, as well as rampant crime. Detailed wind speed and wind direction information as well as interactive graphs for winds WillyWeather 67,369 . The Office of the Chief Minister of Penang is housed within the Komtar Tower, Penang's tallest skyscraper. [44][278] More recently, international schools have also been established to cater to the growing expatriate population. [232] Among the more well-known shopping malls within the city are Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon, 1st Avenue and Queensbay Mall. [187] Most Penangites still maintain reasonable command of the language; while British English is formally used, spoken English usually takes the form of Manglish. [283] Meanwhile, the Chung Hwa Confucian School, founded in 1904, was the first Chinese school in Southeast Asia. Weather statistics for George Town, Penang (Malaysia) Add to My places Remove from My places. [37][38] Edmond Stanley assumed office as the First Recorder of the Supreme Court of Penang in 1808, thus serving as Malaya's first Superior Court Judge. The best time of year to visit Penang in Malaysia. Montly weather forecast in George Town on Yandex.Weather. [282] The breakdown of these schools is as follows. Punjabi and Telugu are also spoken by smaller numbers of Indians. George Town Live Weather Today: Recent reports from weather stations near George Town, Light winds from the E.(Wind varies from 040 to 140 degs). [40], In the State Legislative Assembly, George Town is represented by 19 state constituencies, namely Padang Kota, Pengkalan Kota, Komtar, Kebun Bunga, Pulau Tikus, Tanjong Bunga, Air Putih, Air Itam, Paya Terubong, Seri Delima, Datok Keramat, Sungai Pinang, Batu Lancang, Batu Uban, Pantai Jerejak, Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Betong and Telok Bahang. [248][249] Boria is another traditional dance drama indigenous to Penang, featuring singing accompanied by violin, maracas and tabla. 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Throughout history, the city has even welcomed some of the most influential personalities, including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Noël Coward, Lee Kuan Yew and Queen Elizabeth II. [247], Bangsawan is a form of Malay theatre which was developed in Penang with Indian, Western, Islamic, Chinese and Indonesian influences. Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. With a history dating back to 1800, it is Malaysia's oldest local government and the successor to the nation's first city council – the George Town City Council. Land reclamation projects have been carried out to provide more low-lying land at high-demand areas, such as at Gurney Drive, Tanjung Tokong and Jelutong. The second Central Business District at Northam Road and Gurney Drive, which lies along the city's northern shoreline, is also home to some of Penang's tallest skyscrapers, including Setia V, Gurney Paragon and BHL Tower. [43][52] More investments were also made on the city's health care and public transportation. The major cultural and religious festivities in George Town include, but not limited to, the Chinese New Year, Chap Goh Meh, Songkran, Wesak Day, Seventh Month Festival, Nine Emperor Gods Festival, Eid ul-Fitri, Deepavali, Thaipusam, Vaisakhi and Christmas. Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Wind will be generally light. A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the month of: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. [29] The Governor of Penang, the head of state, also has his official residence within the city. Day by day forecast. [136][137] Land reclamation is currently ongoing off Gurney Drive in a state-led effort to create a seafront public park, named Gurney Wharf. In 2013, the State of Penang signed a friendship state agreement with Hainan Province in China. [258] Other museums within the city focus on religious and cultural aspects, as well as famous personalities, including the Penang Islamic Museum, Sun Yat-sen Museum, P. Ramlee's House, Batik Painting Museum, and Universiti Sains Malaysia Museum and Gallery. [47] The latter culminated in the Penang Riots of 1867, during which rival Chinese triads clashed in the streets of George Town. [323] Renovated in 2009 as a cruise shipping terminal, Swettenham Pier is one of the major tourist entry points into George Town. [42], Nonetheless, George Town retained its importance as a vital British entrepôt. Penang November Weather Averages. [28][29], The area where Light first landed, which is now the Esplanade, was originally a swamp covered in thick jungle. [209] Northam Road is now home to a cluster of financial services, with a number of accounting, auditing and insurance firms based along this coastal road. Weather forecast accurate to a district level. [73], Following the Japanese surrender on 15 August 1945, the Penang Shimbun, a Japanese newspaper, published the proclamation of surrender issued by the Emperor of Japan. Here are some average weather facts we collected from our historical climate data: On average, the temperatures are always high. Originally a variant of the Minnan dialect, over the centuries, Penang Hokkien has incorporated a large number of loanwords from Malay and English. [22][25][26], Although Light subsequently reported on this offer to his superiors, it was only in 1786 when he was finally ordered to obtain Penang Island from Kedah. [256] Aside from wall art, several wrought iron caricatures, each depicting a unique aspect of George Town's history and culture, have been installed throughout the city centre. [144], The city is also home to the world's smallest national park – the Penang National Park. George Town climate summary The George Town lies on 9m above sea level George Town has a tropical climate. [67][68], George Town's harbour facilities were also put to use as a major U-boat base by Nazi Germany. However, being an island, its temperature is often higher than the mainland, with temperatures reaching as high as 35°C during the day. [326][327][328], Rapid Ferry is a cross-strait shuttle ferry service that connects George Town with the town of Butterworth on the Malay Peninsula. [158] Penang-based non-governmental organisations are also allocated four of the 24 councillor positions. Penang . [18][19], The success of George Town's medical tourism industry is mainly due to the specialised medical treatments offered at more affordable costs by the city's numerous private hospitals, coupled with well-trained professionals and advanced equipment. Wind will be generally light. Meanwhile, George Town's Swettenham Pier has emerged as the busiest port of call in Malaysia for cruise ships. Shortly before Malaya attained independence from the British in 1957, George Town was declared a city by Queen Elizabeth II, making it the first city in the country's modern history. Today, Dec. 13. [325] Occasionally, the pier hosts warships as well, including those from Singapore, Thailand and the United States. [182] A small but commercially significant community of German merchants existed in George Town as well, as did a Jewish enclave. [75] Between 1948 and 1951, the Penang Secessionist Committee was formed to avert Penang's merger with Malaya, but ultimately petered out due to British disapproval. [114][115][116], The oldest portion of the city centre has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2008. [29][46] This was followed by HSBC in 1885 and the Royal Bank of Scotland in 1888. In early December 1941, Japanese warplanes indiscriminately strafed and bombed George Town, and wiped out the defending Allied air squadrons. [211], The financial sector and its related industries, such as insurance, auditing and real estate transactions, accounted for over 8% of Penang's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of 2017[update]. [148] The city sees on average about 2,477 millimetres (97.5 in) of precipitation annually. [79], On 1 January 1957, George Town was accorded city status by Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the first city within the Federation of Malaya, and by extension, Malaysia. [143] Meanwhile, the nearby 172-acre (70 ha) City Park was officially opened in 1972. George Town Penang (Malaysia), elevation 14 m. Forecast Forecast; Nearby Nearby; Map Map; ... 24 ° Feels like 24 ° Precipitation 0 mm. Under Operation Jurist, the British Royal Marines accepted the surrender of the Japanese garrison in Penang and retook Penang Island on 3 September 1945. View All Places To Visit In Georgetown Georgetown Photos + 55 photos. [71][72], Between 1944 and 1945, Allied bombers based in India repeatedly bombed George Town, seeking to destroy the naval facilities and administrative centres. [39][40] The spice trade also allowed the British East India Company to cover the administrative costs of Penang. [305], The Penang state government also publishes its own multi-lingual newspaper, Buletin Mutiara, which is circulated for free every fortnight. Arts exhibitions are held at the city's numerous cultural centres, such as the Hin Bus Depot. [201] By 2017, Penang's GDP per capita, already the highest among Malaysian states, rose to RM49,873, thereby surpassing the World Bank's threshold to be considered a high-income economy. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Penang area. George Town - Weather warnings issued 14-day forecast. [167], According to the 2010 Census conducted by the Malaysian federal government, George Town had a population of 708,127. [149], George Town's proximity to the island of Sumatra makes it susceptible to dust particles carried by wind from the perennial but transient forest fires, creating a yearly phenomenon known as the Southeast Asian haze. Penang Island enjoys a warm equatorial climate just like any other parts of Malaysia. [307] Singaporean drama series, The Little Nyonya and The Journey: Our Homeland, were also shot within the UNESCO zone. [202][226] The largest share of employment was recorded in the retail, accommodation, and food and beverages (F&B) sub-sectors, clearly depicting the influence of tourist arrivals on service-related industries. [21][205] As of 2017[update], the pier recorded 1.35 million tourist arrivals, thereby surpassing Port Klang as the busiest port-of-call in Malaysia for cruise shipping. [63] Some historians have argued that the withdrawal and the silent evacuation of the European population led to the loss of the British sense of invincibility, and that the collapse of British rule in Southeast Asia came not in Singapore, but in Penang. The George Town Inner Ring Road and the Penang Middle Ring Road are the two major ring roads around the city centre. [298] The private hospitals within George Town include Penang Adventist Hospital, Island Hospital, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre, Lam Wah Ee Hospital, Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital and Pantai Hospital. [61] Several colonial buildings were destroyed or damaged, including the Government Offices, St. Xavier's Institution, Hutchings School (now Penang State Museum) and the Penang Secretariat Building. [164] The parliamentary constituencies are Tanjong, Bukit Bendera, Jelutong, Bukit Gelugor, Bayan Baru and Balik Pulau. 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