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| Penang’s Value Proposition |
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Outsourcing Malaysia Event 2010 |
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MEDAN FAIR 2010 |
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Lifestyle
The average person enjoys reasonable high standard of living in Penang. Amenities and conveniences of modern living are easily accessible.
Education
In addition to public and private institutes of higher learning that are easily available in Penang, children of expatriates serving in Penang have various choices of international schools that offer British, American, Japanese and Taiwanese syllabus to select.
Healthcare
Today, three-quarters of the revenues from health tourism in Malaysia are from Penang. There are more than ten private hospitals in Penang offering various specialisations in healthcare.
Housing and Modern Amenities
Penang is one of the top destinations for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) participants. Additionally, the higher end residential properties are a hit with foreign buyers or Penangites who are now working and residing overseas.
Shopping
Historically, Penang was a shopping haven because of its free port status. Today, shopping in Penang has transcended to up-market shopping, depicting the well-known global brands.
Food
The New York Times, in January 2009 ranked Penang in the top 12 places in the food categories. Penang was cited as the culinary capital of Malaysia and one of Southeast Asia’s liveliest street-food scenes. Likewise, Penang was voted the Best Street Food 2004 by Time Magazine.
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