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PENANGFAST FACTS

Population: 1.69 million

Land Area: 1,031km2

Capital City: George Town

Climate: Tropical Monsoon

Average Temperature: 22-30⁰C

Primary Languages: English,

Malay, Chinese, Tamil.

OUR ASPIRATIONS

The capital city of Penang, George Town, is a UNESCO

World Heritage Site. It was named by CNN as the

second best place to visit in 2017.

Penang is an education hub comprising numerous

renowned colleges and university colleges which

provide internationally recognised education. Various

options are available - degrees can be obtained from

Malaysia or partner universities in Australia, the United

Kingdom and the United States through several

twinning options. Students can study in Penang or

transfer to these countries for part of their degrees.

Known as the Silicon Valley of the East as well as a

tourist haven, options are aplenty for aspiring

graduates. With strong linkages between education

providers and industry partners, students are exposed

to global perspectives in a conducive learning

environment where English is widely spoken.

Surrounded by the sea and home to the iconic Penang

Hill, Penang is filled with an abundance of natural

beauty and rich cultural traditions. It is also famous for

its delicious cuisine and affordable living costs.

Complete with the necessary amenities ensuring

enhanced learning and wholesome living with world

renowned healthcare facilities, students will thrive in

this charmingly quaint yet modern city.

Penang - the top choice for affordable, quality

education and a brighter future!

PENANG -THE IDEAL DESTINATIONFOR QUALITY EDUCATION

We aim to elevate Penang's reputation as a

world-class destination for education.

We strive to promote awareness of its many

educational institutions offering quality

academic courses and comprehensive amenities.

Design Village

Escape Entopia

Tech Dome

Beautiful beaches, delicious food, rich

heritage, vibrant culture, endless shopping

and entertainment options - Penang is

famous from many aspects. Embracing

modernity while preserving its colonial

legacy, this vibrant island state offers the

best of both worlds. Penang promises a host

of must-see attractions thus making it the

perfect place to experience both historic

charm and modern excitement.

Penang's unique charm has earned the state

global recognition with a host of

international publications ranking it among

the best places in the world to live, learn,

work and play.

GEORGETOWN WORLD HERITAGE SITE

whc.unesco.org

UNITED NATIONSEDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND

CULTURAL ORGANIZATION

A CHARMING BLEND OF CITY, CULTURE & CUISINE

Officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage

Site on 7th July 2008, Penang’s capital city

George Town is home to a vast array of

distinguished British Colonial and Straits

Settlement buildings. There are over 5,000 of

such quaint pre-war shop houses in George Town

with each featuring a distinctive combination of

Eastern and Western influences coupled with

timeless architectural styles.

A HERITAGE-RICH TOWNUNLIKE ANY OTHER

CNN 17 BESTPLACES TO

VISITIN 2017

(Ranked No.2)

CNN (2017)

The Habitat Penang Hill

Street Art Kek Lok Si Temple

George Town Festival

Penang Hill Funicular Railway

CAC ACADEMY 375263 (W)Nestled in the Harbour Trade Centre, Gat Lebuh Macallum, the Culinary Arts Centre (CAC) welcomes students from near and far. Strategically located close to the Ferry Terminal, it is also easily accessible to and from the Penang International Airport.

Founded in 1990 with the aim to provide training courses in Culinary Arts as well as Pastry & Bakery, CAC has over 25 years' experience of grooming future global chefs. Since its inception, hundreds of students have successfully graduated from its Culinary Arts programme. CAC is an approved training provider with the Ministry of Human Resource of Malaysia and is affiliated with the Adelaide College of Technical Education.

2-5-30, Harbour Trade Centre, Gat Lebuh Macallum, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 263 7721Fax: +604 - 263 6721Email: lebruceonn@gmail.comwww.cac-prochef.com

Yeap Chor Ee Heritage Campus 340, Jalan Macalister, 10350 Penang, Malaysia.Wawasan City Campus7, China Street Ghaut, 10300 Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 229 6579Fax: +604 - 226 6403Email: info@disted.edu.mywww.disted.edu.my 

Administrative Campus7 Leith Street, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.Wisma Equator8A Amoy Lane, 10050 George Town,Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 261 5116 / 228 1315Fax: +604 - 264 4766Email: info@equator.edu.mywww.equator.edu.my

No. 28, Tingkat 1 & 2, Lorong Teras Jaya 8,Perusahaan Ringan Teras Jaya,13400 Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 331 1019 / 313 7363Fax: +604 - 331 1019Email: gcca@gcca.com.mywww.gcca.com.my

DISTED COLLEGE 435576-UDISTED is a premier non-profit institution owned by the Wawasan Education Foundation. It is committed to providing education and training to meet the needs of the industry and community. It operates from two exquisite heritage properties - the Yeap Chor Ee Heritage Campus and the DISTED School of Hospitality Management. 

It offers numerous high quality courses from certificate to bachelor degree level in Pre-University Studies, Business, Hospitality, Psychology, IT and intensive English. It provides great opportunities to succeed as well as live and learn a life of adventure, creativity, independence and leadership. 

EQUATOR COLLEGE 267431MEstablished in 1987, Equator College is recognised as the leading creative college in northern Malaysia. This year marks its 30th anniversary, with the theme "Drive By Passion" which reflects its vision and mission to provide quality and affordable education via state-of-the-art facilities and holistic teaching-learning approaches.

It offers Diploma programmes in Fashion Design Technology, Digital 3D Animation, Graphic & Multimedia Design, Fine Art, Interior Design, Computer Aided Design & Drafting (Building Design), Architectural Technology, and Marketing Communication, and a Certificate programme in Art & Design. It also offers various professional short courses for working adults.

GOLDEN CHEF CULINARY ACADEMY 1005030A

Established since 11 November 2011, Golden Chef College of Culinary Arts offers Diploma to Advanced Diploma programmes namely professional training in Culinary and Pastry courses accredited by City & Guilds of London Institute.

It specialises in delivering quality education and helping develop useful skills that future chefs require to succeed. Chefs with vast professional experience and formal training are eligible for certification by the college. This certification can lead to advanced career opportunities and a bright future in the culinary industry.

Han Chiang College, Jalan Lim Lean Teng,11600 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 283 1088Fax: +604 - 282 9325Email: hcc@hju.edu.myhcu.edu.my

1-Z, Lebuh Bukit Jambul,11900 Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 631 0138Fax: +604 - 631 0113www.newinti.edu.my

No. 1664, Jalan Kulim, 14000 Bukit Mertajam,Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 551 2588 / +6012 - 526 5839Fax: +604 - 551 1966Email: enquiry@ipk.edu.my / ipkcoll@gmail.comwww.ipk.edu.my

32, Jalan Anson, 10400 Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 238 6368Fax: +604 - 228 0054Email: best@kdupg.edu.mywww.kdupg.edu.my

HAN CHIANG COLLEGE 480642-THan Chiang College (HCC) is a not-for-profit institution of higher learning, offering trendy, industry-driven courses that fit today’s fast-changing working environment. To date, HCC has graduates working at leading media organisations, multinational companies, and award-winning advertising and PR agencies.  

Offering foundation, diplomas, degrees and international degree qualifications from partner universities in Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, China and the United Kingdom, HCC has built a strong reputation for affordable quality education. 

INTI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PENANG507232-U

With over 30 years of empowering young minds and more than 55,000 graduates to testify to the quality education delivered, INTI is one of the most respected and trusted names in the Malaysian private higher education sector. INTI is part of the Laureate International Universities network - the largest global network of higher education institutions with more than one million students enrolled across more than 70 institutions in 25 countries at more than 200 campuses and online. Being part of the Laureate network means that on top of what it already offers, INTI provides access to the global resources, best practices, teaching methods, international faculty and management tools that are truly world class.

IPK COLLEGE 751031-DIPK College was established with the aim to enhance education and knowledge in the fields of Accountancy, Finance and Business Management. It offers top-notch qualifications and recognised diploma programmes with affordable tuition fees.

Comprising educationists, professionals and industrialists with vast industrial experience, the management team believes that education is the key change agent of today’s ever changing world. Therefore, IPK College prioritises and fulfils its students' needs by providing quality learning experiences.

KDU UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (PG) SDN BHD879357-X

KDU Penang University College is a member of Paramount Education, a fully integrated provider that offers quality education from primary and secondary, both local and international, through to undergraduate and post-graduate levels, as well as executive and professional development programmes.

Paramount Education is proud to have had 80,000 students since its inception in 1983, a testament to its track record of more than 33 years in providing good quality, high value education, anchored on the promise of shaping characters and building careers.

Batu Kawan Campus (Artist Impression)

George Town Campus

D' Orient Mall, Kompleks Pulau Mutiara, No. 8 Gat Lebuh Maccalum,10030 Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 261 1828Fax: +604 - 263 8828Email: enquiry.pp@olympia.edu.mywww.olympia.edu.my

4 Jalan Sepoy Lines, 10450 George Town,Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 228 7171Fax: +604 - 228 7272Email: enquiry@pmc.edu.mywww.pmc.edu.my

Wisma Greenhall, 43, Green Hall,10200 Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 263 3888Fax: +604 - 250 5356Email: infopg@segi.edu.mywww.segi.edu.my/penang

Menara SENTRAL, 3 Penang Street,10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 262 1888Fax: +604 - 263 6368Email: ask@sentral.edu.mywww.sentral.edu.my

OLYMPIA COLLEGE PENANG 331075-AEstablished in 1995 to meet the growing need for private higher education, Olympia College Penang is a member of the Raffles Education Group (REG). As one of the six campuses in Malaysia, it continues to adhere to its fundamental principles of providing quality education at an affordable cost.

It offers a wide range of courses that are supported by a team of highly qualified and experienced lecturers. It also fosters a conducive and open learning environment. The REG has produced some of the most sought-after graduates in the region hence contributing to a pool of knowledgeable employees who will propel Malaysia into a fully developed nation.

PENANG MEDICAL COLLEGE MALAYSIA265542-K

Penang Medical College (PMC) is a private medical school in Malaysia, wholly-owned by two world-renowned universities in Ireland, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD). Over 1,500 doctors have graduated with globally recognised medical degrees, the MB (Medicine), BCh (Surgery), BAO (Art of Obstetrics) from the National University of Ireland (NUI). Students complete pre-clinical training at RCSI or UCD in Dublin and their clinical training at PMC and its teaching hospitals. PMC now offers postgraduate courses leading to NUI MSc degrees in Health Research and Public Health as well as foundation studies.

SEGI COLLEGE PENANG 187620-WSEGi College Penang is a vibrant key education hub for the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia and a member of the award-winning SEGi University and Colleges. In partnership with world class universities such as Troy, Sunderland and Greenwich, the college offers programmes in American Degree, Information Technology, Engineering, Allied Health Sciences, Business & Accountancy, Hospitality & Tourism, Early Childhood Education and MBA.

Comprehensive facilities such as students’ lounge, rooftop garden, fitness centre contribute to a conducive environment and a complete learning experience. Strategically located with easy access to public transport, restaurants, malls and banks.

SENTRAL COLLEGE PENANG 541978-VSENTRAL College Penang was established with the goal of producing wholesome, capable individuals who will support their family, serve the community and strive for the country. It provides the highest quality academic development and seeks partnership with prestigious institutions of higher learning to provide myriad career opportunities.

The relocation to SENTRAL Tower reflects the College’s growth into an all-encompassing institution; aspiring to be an impactful and significant institution, practicing mutual respect, active learning and caring, liberty and justice as well as adopting the best of education practices aligned with the National Education Philosophy.

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2796, Jalan Chain Ferry, Taman Inderawasih,13600 Prai, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 390 4000 / 397 2400Fax: +604 - 390 3000Email: admin@stradfordcollege.edu.mywww.stradfordcollege.edu.my

No. 77, Lorong Lembah Permai 3,11200 Tanjong Bungah, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 899 5230Fax: +604 - 899 8219Email: penang@mail.tarc.edu.mywww.tarc.edu.my

STRADFORD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 271819HEstablished in 1995, Stradford International College is a premier institution with a distinguished track record of achievements in educational excellence. It has produced a student who was awarded the prestigious Gold medal - Top Student Award in City and Guilds of London (International) Diploma in Electronics Engineering. 

It offers a wide spectrum of courses - Foundation / Pre-U Studies (Canadian Pre-U / FIS - preparing for admission to degree courses in universities worldwide), Business Studies, Hotel Management, Engineering, IT, Cambridge English (IELTS/ ESOL) preparatory courses and Skills Courses & Corporate Training Programs.

TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 1033820-MTunku Abdul Rahman University College Penang Branch Campus first began operation in 1994 and is currently located in Tanjung Bungah. Nestled amidst lush and scenic greenery, it has won the Penang State Landscaping Contest for two consecutive years.

It offers a host of programmes such as Accounting, Finance, Business, Computing, Engineering, Built Environment and Mass Communication. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities which include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, gymnasium, squash courts, multipurpose court and bus service for the students, it ensures all students can enjoy studying in a conducive environment.

FIRST PENGUIN SDN. BHD.1062872-K

51B-1-01 Jalan Sungai Dua,11700 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +6012 - 262 1478Email: jump@firstpenguin-global.comwww.firstpenguin-global.com

PENEXPO EVENTS SDN. BHD.PG0123294-V

6, Lorong Seri Setia 1, Vila Seri Setia,14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +6019 - 478 3669Fax: +604 - 505 9032Email: francis@penexpo.com.mywww.penexpo.com.my

LIVINGSTONHOUSE OF LEARNING1068825-P

78-2, Persiaran Mahsuri 2, Bayan Lepas,11950 Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 611 6158Email: enquiry@livingstonlearning.edu.mywww.livingstonlearning.edu.my

EDS BUSINESS ACADEMYSDN. BHD.946544-U

48, Lorong Kurau 17, Taman Chai Leng,13700 Prai, Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 398 4306Fax: +604 - 390 9766Email: info@eds.mywww.eds.my

GPEX CENTRAL SDN. BHD.936379-X

51-12A, Menara BHL,Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,10050 Georgetown Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604 - 227 2811Email: info@gpexcentral.org

CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPYPRACTITIONERS MALAYSIAPPM-011-07-12082016

6 Floor, Midlands Park,Burma Road,10350 Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +6017 - 477 7746Email: chpm@hotmail.com

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

PENANG CENTRE OF EDUCATION TOURISMLevel 33, KOMTAR,10000 Penang, MALAYSIA

Tel: +604 - 200 6702Fax: +604 - 200 6703Email: info@pcet.my

www.pcet.my

All information correct at time of printing

PLACES OF INTEREST

Must-see Attractions In PenangNaturePENANG HILLwww.penanghill.gov.my

PENANG BOTANIC GARDENS

PENANG BIRD PARKwww.penangbirdpark.com.my

THE HABITAT PENANG HILLwww.thehabitat.my

ENTOPIA BY PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM www.entopia.com

THE TROPICAL SPICE GARDENwww.tropicalspicegarden.com

Shopping & RetailDESIGN VILLAGE BATU KAWANwww.designvillage.today

BATU FERRINGHI NIGHT MARKET

Heritage & CultureKEK LOK SI TEMPLE

PENANG MURALS & STREET ART

SNAKE TEMPLE

PENANG BATIK FACTORYwww.penangbatik.com.my

Learning & FunTECH DOMEwww.techdomepenang.org

ASIA COMIC CULTURAL MUSEUM

TEDDYVILLE MUSEUMwww.teddyvillemuseum.com

Outdoor AdventureESCAPEwww.escape.my

THE TOP, KOMTARwww.thetop.com.my

Must-see FestivalsGEORGE TOWN FESTIVALwww.georgetownfestival.com

THAIPUSAM

RAMADHAN BAZAAR

PENANG BON ODORI FESTIVAL

PENANG ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL

RAPID BUS ROUTE in Penangwww.rapidpg.com.my

Other Useful Linkscan be downloaded from various websites

www.visitpenang.gov.mywww.tourismpenang.net.mywww.mypenang.gov.my

www.pmed.my

The Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (PMED) member hospitals provide a wide array of comprehensive health care services by doctors and allied health practitioners who are among the best in Asia. In Penang, students are assured of state-of-the-art medical facilities and treatment by caring professionals that help ensure swift recovery should the need arise.