Penang is a closely knit community with diverse cultures, dialects and ethnicities. Penang is Malaysia's only "island state" and the locals are called Penangites, and comprise a total population of only 1.5 million.

Aside from being considered as Malaysia's food capital, Penang is also well known for its beautiful coasts and scrumptious cuisines. Penang is one of Malaysia's premier tourist destinations.

Penang's education and medical tourism continue to grow steadily while the industrial sector is geared towards high end manufacturing. The state is also focusing on innovation and research and development.

Penang ethnicity comprises mainly of Chinese, Indians and Malays and is the only state in Malaysia with an ethnic Chinese majority hence the celebration of many Chinese religious and cultural celebrations.

The national language of Penang is Bahasa but the English language is also widely used. This is mainly because of its being a premiere tourist destination. The Chinese community used the Hokkien dialect which makes it unique from the other states in which the Chinese uses Cantonese and Mandarin.

Weather is sunny almost the whole year round and Penangites are very friendly and eager to share their knowledge on their customs and proud of their tourist destinations.