Penang National Park: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity That Can Only Get Better

By Allen Tan

June 2025 FEATURE
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Jungle view at Penang National Park. Source: Teh Eng Keong (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Penang_National_Park.jpg), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode
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PENANG ISLAND RESIDENTS are spoilt for choice when it comes to access to pristine and unspoiled natural green spaces—whether it’s a quick brisk walk around the Penang Botanic Gardens or a challenging hike up to the summit of Penang Hill. We also have access to protected areas such as Teluk Bahang on the northwest coast of the island, home to the Penang National Park (PNP) which falls under the jurisdiction and management of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks...

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Allen Tan

is a lawyer by training and an environmentalist by accident. He is proud to be working through The Habitat to prove that business can be a force for good.

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