Penang's heritage experience is holistic and comprehensive; an appreciation of pristine flora and fauna, architectural and interior design, material and culinary culture, with enterprises which reflect Malaysian traditions past and present. Hence, amidst the hustle and bustle of modern city life is a vibrant narrative waiting to be told. Here is the narrative of what makes it so different from other soulless modern states.

11 chapters; 14 authors, academics and specialists in their field; 326 illustrations, maps, charts, and tables; compiled by Dato' Seri Dr Wazir Jahan Karim, this comprehensive work is a must for anyone wishing to gain a greater understanding the past, present, and future challenges of this unique, culturally diverse island and its mainland territory of Seberang Perai.

248 x 248 x 25 mm, 336pp, 1400 gm, published May 2024