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	Penang Bridge Blog
		Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd (PBSB) is the concessionaire of the Penang Bridge and is responsible for managing, operating, upgrading and collecting toll from the Bridge under a 25-year concession from September 31, 1993 to May 31, 2018.
		The CCTV cameras are connected to the Penang Bridge Communication Centre to enhance traffic monitoring surveillance service for further improvement and to enhance response time to serve users in time of incident or congestion.
		Modelling the bridge after a modern bridge in Japan was among the latest ideas that had been discussed in relation to the design of the bridge.
	www.penangbridge.blogspot.com (888 words)

	Penang Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Penang Bridge (Jambatan Pulau Pinang in Malay) is a dual-carriageway toll bridge that connects Gelugor on the island of Penang and Seberang Prai on the mainland of Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula.
		Currently, the Penang Bridge is being expanded from 4 lanes to 6 lanes to accommodate the increasing traffic on the bridge.
		The run was jointly organised by the Municipal Council of Penang Island (Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang) and Malaysian Highway Authority with the co-operation of the Penang Government, the Penang Amateur Athletic Association, the Penang Youth and Sports Department, University Science Malaysia, Penang Tourism Action Council and Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Penang_Bridge (810 words)

	Penang travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Penang was part of the Malay state of Kedah until 1786, when Captain Francis Light built a fort at the site of present-day George Town and managed to get the island ceded to the British East India Company.
		Penang state is today the third-largest economy amongst the states of Malaysia, after Selangor and Johor.
		Penang is connected to the mainland and the North-South Expressway by Penang Bridge, one of the longest bridges in Asia.
	wikitravel.org /en/Penang (3792 words)

	suzali's penang page!
		Penang island measure a modest 285 sq km and is inhabited by slightly over a million people who hail from a diverse mix of cultures and religions.
		Penang is blessed with such a great variety of food that is often said that Penangites don't eat to live, they live to eat.
		Penang Bridge- Stretching 13.5 km, from Seberang Perai on the mainland to Gelugor on the island, this architectural wonder is officially acclaimed the third longest bridge in the world.
	www.members.tripod.com /~suzali/penang.html (544 words)

	allPENANG.com, Your online guide to PENANG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Penang is rich in culture and religion with the different races practicing various religions.
		Penang consists of an island (Penang Island) and a strip of land on the north west of peninsular Malaysia.
		Penang’s beautiful beaches on it’s north-eastern coast are just a few minutes drive from the city and the southern part produce one of the best fruits.
	allpenang.com (513 words)

	Penang Attractions and Hotels
		Penang bridge - cable stayed, 13.5 km long, 8.5 km over water, the rest consisting of a viaduct on the island side with a flyover on the mainland.
		The island end of the bridge begins near the University at Gelugor and the mainland end at Seberang Jaya.
		Penang museum and art gallery - formerly the Penang Free School building, it was built in 1816 and houses a fine collection of historical documents, Malay treasures, Straits Chinese furniture, embroidery and custumes.
	www.penang-hotels.com /info/attractions.htm (1407 words)

	Penang Bridge International Marathon 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The premier run in Malaysia to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the opening of Penang Bridge, the Penang Bridge International Marathon, will be held on July 30, 2006 in the State of Penang.
		The run is jointly organised by the Municipal Council Penang Island and Malaysian Highway Authority with the co-operation of the Penang Government, the Penang Amateur Athletic Association, the Penang Youth and Sports Department, University Science Malaysia, Penang Tourism Action Council and Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd.
		Organised by the Municipal Council Penang Island and Malaysian Highway Authority with the co-operation of the Penang Government, the Penang Amateur Athletic Association, the Penang Youth and Sports Department, University Science Malaysia, Penang Tourism Action Council and Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd.
	www.penangmarathon.com.my (255 words)

	Penang Hotels Resorts Travel Penang Malaysia
		Penang today bears the mark of an early history of successive foreign influences - from the early Indian Civilization that took root in northern Malaya to that of the Portuguese, Dutch and later the British who came to this part of the world in search of spices and stayed to participate in the lucrative trade.
		Penang's public transport system is efficient and moving around by taxis, buses or trishaws may be a fun and inexpensive way of catching the sights.
		Penang is also served by many buses which ply various routes between the city and other destinations on the island.
	www.asiatravel.com /peninfo.html (4994 words)

	Penang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Penang was once part of the Kedah Sultanate.
		Administratively Penang was part of India before becoming a member of the Straits Settlements together with Malacca and Singapore.
		Penang is linked to the mainland by air, sea, and road (via the Penang Bridge).
	www.abcmalaysia.com /tour_malaysia/penang.htm (441 words)

	Pulau Pinang
		Penang's outstanding beaches and exotic sights have made it one of the most popular destinations in the region.
		The island is linked to the mainland by the Penang Bridge, which at 13.5 km long is the longest bridge in Asia.
		Penang was established by Francis Light in 1786 as the first British trading post in the Far East.
	share.geocities.com /Tokyo/5525/penang.html (478 words)

	Penang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Penang Hill (Bukit Penang) rises 830 meter above sea level and is the highest mountain on Penang.
		Penang Bridge connects the island with the mainland (Butterworth).
		Penang Bridge is a toll bridge (RM 7) and 13,5 km long.
	www.malaysiasite.nl /penangeng.htm (1402 words)

	Thailand Hotel - Accommodation Guide
		Known as ‘the Pearl of the Orient’, the isle of Penang is a hot pot of cultures and religion.
		The third largest bridge in the world and the largest in Asia, Penang Bridge effectively connects the two parts of Penang state spanning the water dividing Penang island from the mainland.
		The accompanying residential area is one of the most upmarket on Penang, contrasting nicely with the noise and character of the lively night market and the smells wafting from the Penang speciality - hawker stalls.
	www.bluesky-travel.biz /malaysia/destination/penang.htm (790 words)

	Penang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Penang is one of only four states in Malaysia not to have a hereditary Malay Ruler or Sultan, being a former British settlement, the other three being Malacca, also a British settlement, whose sultanate was ended by the Portuguese conquest in 1511, and the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak.
		Penang agriculture is mainly made up of the major export crops of rubber and oil palm and some cocoa, the food commodities comprising paddy, fruits, coconut, vegetables, livestock which is dominated by poultry and swine, fisheries and aquaculture, and new emerging industries such as ornamental fishes and floriculture[9].
		Penang Island is connected to the mainland by the 13.5-kilometre Penang Bridge (completed in 1985), one of the longest bridges in Asia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Penang (5497 words)

	The Penang Bridge Overview info
		The Bridge was built by the Government at a total cost of RM800.00 million (excluding the cost of land acquisition).
		With 3 interchanges, the 13.5 km Penang Bridge of which 8.4 km is above water was officially open to public on 14 September 1985.
		Being famous landmark in the country, Penang Bridge has contributed significantly to the development of Penang both as a tourist and industrial centre.
	www.malaxi.com /about_penang_bridge.html (208 words)

	Penang Hotels Travel Guide — Sightseeing in Penang, Tours and Attractions in Penang
		The wave of Chinese immigration to Penang during the nineteenth century gave rise to the formation of clan formations, or kongsi, which served as surrogate kinship and professional associations for immigrants who had left family and friends behind.
		Popularly known as the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy, this is the oldest temple in Penang.
		Penang boasts reputable discotheques, karaoke lounges and pubs as well as entertainment centres such as the VOR Amphitheatre which stages outstanding live performances of various kinds.
	www.hoteltravel.com /malaysia/penang/guides/sightseeing.htm (1119 words)

	Penang information and travel guide
		From its establishment as the first British trading post in the Far East in 1786, Penang is today a bustling city with a unique blend of the East and West.
		The turtle-shaped island, measuring 285sq.km., is situated on the northwestern coast of the Malay Peninsula, at the entrance to the Straits of Malacca.
		Bordered in the north and east by the state of Kedah and to the south by the state of Perak, it consists of the island of Penang and a coastal strip on the mainland called Seberang Prai.
	www.about-malaysia.com /penang/index.htm (567 words)

	davidteoh.com \| architecture + life: New Penang Bridge, to build or not to build?
		For someone who holds Penang dearly at heart, the recent saga of events regarding the Penang Bridge is of some interest.
		For many years, the Penang Bridge has exceeded the capacity it was built for, thus making it congested everyday and extremely so when the flood of visitors arrive in Penang during the holidays.
		Several months prior to this, the Penang govenrment reported that they have lost the plans to the Penang Bridge as they failed to locate it when there was talk to expanding the bridge.
	blog.davidteoh.com /archives/2004/09/new_penang_brid.html (1524 words)

	AsiaMedia :: MALAYSIA: SMS warnings not to use Penang Bridge
		PENANG - Works Minister S. Samy Vellu has stressed that the Penang Bridge is structurally sound, after a raft of SMS-based rumours warned about the closing of the 13.5km link between the island and the Malaysian mainland.
		The worst damage in Malaysia was in the northern states of Penang and Kedah that face the Malacca Strait, which divides the country from Indonesia.
		Thirty-seven people died in Penang, nine in Kedah, three in Perak and one in Selangor, while eight people were missing in Penang and one in Perak.
	www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /article.asp?parentid=19028 (592 words)

	Penang Bridge
		The Penang Bridge costs RM 800 million and took 5 years to build.
		Even with the Penang Bridge, the ferry service operated by the highly efficient Penang Port Commision remains very popular with those who prefers a conventional way of transport that is economical (especially for the lower income group).
		To retain the rich heritage and culture of Penang, much of the city's original outlook was retained by the local town planners.
	www.mir.com.my /rb/photography/portfolio/foo/html/tragic.htm (767 words)

	(For Whom the Bridge Tolls?) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Penang Chief Minister Dr Koh Tsu Koon's recent admission that the Penang Government is "literally powerless" and "virtually helpless" to prevent Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd from further raising toll rates is cause for deep concern.
		It gives the impression that the economic considerations of a privatised body are holding the state government and Penang Bridge commuters to ransom.
		Before any decision on the toll rates is announced, the state government should publicly announce the cost of the Penang Bridge, the toll revenue collected so far, the annual maintenance cost, the balance of the original loan due, and the annual loan interest payable.
	www.aliran.com /oldsite/ms990812.html (304 words)

	Bridge design & engineering: News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Widening the bridge from four to six lanes would meet the immediate need to increase traffic capacity between Penang Island and the mainland.
		Rating Agency Malaysia this week reaffirmed Penang Bridgeâs favourable rating based on a strong financial position and its strategic role as concessionaire for the sole road link to the island.
		However the agency pointed out that a second link to Penang is one of the goverment's proposals under the 9th Malaysia Plan, subject to a feasibility study being conducted.
	www.bridgeweb.com /news/NewsDetails.cfm?ArticleID=779 (196 words)

	Penang Bridge, Jambatan Pulau Pinang, Penang \| AsiaExplorers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Penang Bridge (Jambatan Pulau Pinang) is a dual-carriageway toll bridge that connects Gelugor on Penang Island with Prai in Seberang Prai on the mainland of Malaysia.
		With a total length of 13.5 km, the Penang Bridge is one of the longest bridges in the world as well as a national landmark.
		Currently, the Penang Bridge is being expanded from 4 lanes to 6 lanes to accommodate the increasing traffic on the bridge while a second link between Penang Island and the mainland has been approved under the 9th Malaysia Plan.
	www.asiaexplorers.com /malaysia/penang/penangbridge.htm (1465 words)

	Moving Around Penang @ Pulau Pinang Malaysia - Virtual portal and travel guide
		Penang is easily accessible by air with daily flights from major airports in the country and the region.
		The opening of the Penang Bridge linking the mainland of Peninsular Malaysia to Penang Island has facilitated driving to Penang.
		Penang is served by many buses which ply various routes between the city and other destinations within the island.
	www.penang.biz /moving.shtml (530 words)

	Penang Travel Information: Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Hotels, Travel information guide / Accommodation
		Penang, although a small island, has no shortage of cultural sights and natural scenery to amaze you.
		The beaches of Penang are famed for their white sands and gentle breeze from the sea.
		In Penang, visit some of the famous temples that boast ancient architecture or historical landmarks that paint the story of immigrants and colonists who came to Penang centuries ago.
	www.penang.ws (390 words)

	PENANG BRIDGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Situated in between Seberang Perai in the mainland Penang and Gelugor in the Penang Island.
		It is an important bridge linking the mainland Penang to the Penang Island.
		The pride of Malaysia and it is the third longest bridge in the world measuring at 13.5 km in which over 5 km is located on the sea.
	www.regit.com /malaysia/intplace/penang/penbridg.htm (85 words)

	PenangHotel.info - Hotels in Penang, Malaysia
		They are linked by the Penang Bridge and a 24-hour ferry service.
		Penang today is a resort island in full bloom - an idyllic playground for worshippers of the sun and the sea.
		Its multi-racial population contributes to a wealth of cultural attractions and festivals for visitors to bring home memories of happy times in Penang.
	www.penanghotel.info (155 words)

	Penang, Malaysia: Hotels, Travel information guide
		Shangri-Las Golden Sands Resort, Penang, on the island of Penang in Malaysia, brings together the elegance of the east, and the comforts of the west.
		Comfortably nestled in the lush greenery of sloping hills overlooking the renowned Batu Ferringhi beaches of Penang, Mar Vista Resort Apartment is a newly refurbished resort apartment providing accommodation for the needs of lone businessman on a trip, a family on a vacation or an expatriate working in Penang.
		The YMCA of Penang is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating and promoting the spiritual, mental, physical and social development of individuals, thereby making them responsible citizens of our country.
	www.penang-hotels.com /accommodation.htm (1746 words)

	www.iPenang.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		PENANG: Construction of the planned 22.5km second Penang bridge linking Batu Maung on the island and Batu Kawan on the mainland is expected to begin in early 2008.
		PENANG, June 12 (Bernama) -- Penangites and food lovers from all over the country are invited to the iFOODex, the largest consumer food event in the northern region, to be held at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) next month.
		PENANG: Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon is promoting Penang as an ICT industry hub of excellence at the 15th World Congress of Information Technology (WCIT) 2006 in the United States.
	www.ipenang.com (1199 words)

	Penang in Malaysia is well-known for its beaches
		An island of 285 sq km in area, off north-western coast of peninsular Malaysia, Penang island is known as the Pearl of the Orient.
		The 13.5 km Penang bridge which links the island with the mainland is an engineering marvel.
		Penang bridge is the road link with the mainland.
	www.indiatraveltimes.com /malaysia/penang.html (289 words)

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