2007-03-08 19:42:51 · 13 answers · asked by SadBastard 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Malaysia
Yes, it is actually the same. Pulau is the Malay word for island, and as Penang is actually an island (not considering Seberang Pulai here), then you can see why it is named Pulau Pinang. But the commercialised name is Penang..
Hope this helps.. =)
2007-03-08 20:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by Lina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pulau Pinang is the translation in Bahasa Malaysia for Penang.
2007-03-09 04:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by foongwk140804 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulau Pinang and Penang is the same place.
2007-03-09 17:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by Ada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, Pulau Pinang is the same as Penang in malaysia
2007-03-08 19:53:38 · answer #4 · answered by a 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you are so mean y'factor.
Yes Pulau Pinang is in Malay and Penang is in English. Both are the same.
2007-03-08 19:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pulau Pinang = Penang
Penang = Pulau Pinang
Duh!..Jangan Pening lah pulak! Lol!
2007-03-09 03:13:04 · answer #6 · answered by MissChievous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, pulau pinang in malay is penang
2007-03-08 20:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by anderson 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
proof:
"PENANG (pronounced /pÉ'næÅ/; MALAY: PULAU PINANG)"
Wikipedia
2007-03-08 21:55:03 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Pulau Pinang is an island belonging to Indonesia.
2007-03-08 19:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by y-factor 1 · 0⤊ 8⤋
YES
2007-03-08 19:57:28 · answer #10 · answered by aUDREy TTT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋