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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... [read more]
During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... [read more] Blog: Georgetown and on to Singapore.
Date: November 21st 2009
Colonial Georgetown, on Penang Island in Malaysia. I caught the ferry which was very cheap and very busy, a short walk away from Butterworth station. On the other side I headed straight to the bus station, and asked which one of the new and airconditioned buses would take me to Georgetown. I asked several people, and always got a confused look, and at the most the question, “Which part of George ... read more
Date: November 21st 2009
Colonial Georgetown, on Penang Island in Malaysia. I caught the ferry which was very cheap and very busy, a short walk away from Butterworth station. On the other side I headed straight to the bus station, and asked which one of the new and airconditioned buses would take me to Georgetown. I asked several people, and always got a confused look, and at the most the question, “Which part of George ... read more
