Penang State is on the NW coast of Malaysia. Penang Island is within the State and it is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Capt. Francis Light was the founder of the British Colony Penang. He built the Fort Cornwallis and lived in his pepper estate house called The Suffolk (Gregorian style). It has lately been converted to a museum and restaurant. China Nationalist Leader, late Dr Sun Yat Sen, had a base in Penang which is now a museum. The renowned Chinese businessman-politician Cheong Fatt Tze lived in Penang and his mansion is also known as The Blue Mansion, is a living museum. It is partly converted to a hotel. Several Chinese immigrated in 1800's built the temple-like Clans Houses eg Khoo Kongsi & Cheah Kongsi amongst all incl. Chew Clans who established Chew Jetty. The early Armenian businessmen built the colonial-styled hotel called the E&O not far from Fort Cornwallis. The seafacing hotel has been passed on to their present descendants who have expanded it. The descendants of the early immigrants still live in Penang. They are the Chinese, Jewish, Armenians, Achehnese, Arab, Bugis, Thai, Burmese, Germans, Portuguese, Dutch, Indians/Chetty, Italians and the Peranakan Communities in different ethnics who live harmoniously. The main population comprises Chinese, Malay & Indian. Penang Island is renowned for its foods ranging from hawker foods that are prepared by different ethnics to restaurants that serve international cuisines. The most popular ones are Char <b>...</b>