Penang , particularly Bayan Lepas is well known as an electronic manufacturing hub. In fact, Bayan Lepas already started their operation in the early days of 1970s. It has been more that 30 years that Penang is involved in Electronic. In January 2005, Penang was formally accorded the Multimedia Super Corridor Cyber City status, the first outside Cyberjaya , with the aim of becoming a high-technology industrial park that conducts cutting-edge research. Due to this, we can see a lot of technology and science exhibitions being organised here from time to time.

Penang's population is ethnically split between Chinese , Malays and Indians , the largest of the three groups being the Chinese followed by the Malays. Due to this, most of the people in Penang can communicate in 2 or more languages. Bahasa Melayu or Malay language is the national language and the medium of instruction in local educational establishments. English is taught as a second language but is widely spoken and generally understood. In Penang , many Asian languages and dialects are also spoken and understood. Chinese use Mandarin and other Chinese dialects such as Hokkien , Hakka (Khek), Cantonese and Teochew . Indian use Tamil and other Indian dialects such as Bengali , Hindu Malayalam , Punjabi and Telegu . There are some people who speak Thai and Japanese languages.

Besides the beautiful beaches, Penang island is famous with its cuisine. Penang is one of Asia 's food paradises. It's something that everyone cannot miss when visiting this beautiful island. Penang offers an exotic mix of delicious cuisine to choose from. Penang food can be broken down roughly into several varieties, with each being attributed to Penang 's multi-cultural character: Chinese, Indian, Malay, Nyonya, seafood and a lot more.