But a growing number have traded those for sandals, sunny days and sea breezes by opting to spend Christmas in Penang instead. “This year, with most of my extended family still unsure about their year-end plans, I decided to spend Christmas in Penang. Portugal-based Piers Badcoe and his wife Ivy are no strangers to the property either. English couple Andrew and Sarah plan to celebrate Christmas in Penang for as long as they can. Warm welcomeFor these frequent visitors to Penang, the holidays carry both a sense of nostalgia and discovery.

Source: The Star December 23, 2025 23:35 UTC