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There are canons, armaments, survival kits used by soldiers on display as well as underground installations such as pillboxes, tunnels and ventilations shafts.
Visitors will be enlightened by the many war relics exhibited and hopefully, come out with a better understanding of the nature of global conflict.
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Cornwallis was an ancient fort built by Francis Light, the founder of Penang, on the spot where he landed in 1786.
It was originally built as a wooden stockade by convicts, receiving concrete upgrades through time. Today, the fort has been converted into an open-air park complete with amphitheatre, a history gallery, cafes, and souvenir shops.
There are also a few cannons sitting around, the most famous being Seri Rambai, reputedly having mystical powers.
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The Penang Museum was built in 1965 and houses a collection of priceless artefacts and state treasures. Eight of the ten original oil paintings by the famous artist Captain Robert Smith are found here.
Other items on display include porcelain, furniture, jewellery and costumes from past historical eras. There are also maps, charts and memorabilia used by the first Prime
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The Clock Tower is a colonial reminder from the era of the British Empire in Penang.
Built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, the Clock Tower was a gift to the British authorities from a local millionaire, Cheah Chen Eok. Moorish stylings dominate the structure and from afar, it resembles the minaret of a mosque.
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The Toy Museum is Penang's latest attraction with over 100,000 toys, dolls, models and other collectibles.
Started by an avid collector of toys, the museum is also said to be the largest of its kind in Asia with many different chambers showcasing toys from different genres such as anime, Hong Kong movie stars, horror, science fiction and fantasy.
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There is a popular saying among the Straits Chinese - immigrant Chinese families cannot keep their wealth any longer than three generations; the first will earn it, the second will prosper it, and the third will waste it away. That was the subject of a recent local movie in Malaysia entitled 'Third Generation'.
How the saying ties in with the Millionaires row of houses is left for you to ponder as you admire the street of mansions, now owned by the descendants of millionaires. Each of the five mansions on the street was built by wealthy businessmen, including the Honda dealer Loh Boon Siew and former shipping magnate Lim Mah Chye.
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The Malay actor P. Ramlee was the most famous actor of his time in Malaysia. This was his residence during his career in the 1930-40s.
Inside, visitors can view his memorabilia and other articles related to his acting and biography. All furnishings have been carefully preserved to maintain the house as it originally was when it was used by P. Ramlee.
IM SO SO SO SOOOOOOOO EXCITED ! YAY ME ! NOW ... all I have to do is pray hard and convince my parents to allow me to go !
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