Penang

Food paradise and UNESCO heritage in George Town. Malaysian Muslim culture, street food, and colonial architecture in a compact island city.

Halal nasi kandar, mamak stalls, and Malay cuisine everywhere. Many Chinese and Indian Muslim-run eateries. Penang is famous for food.

Kapitan Keling Mosque and others in George Town. Prayer rooms in malls and public buildings.

December–March for less rain. Year-round for food and culture.