The right spelling is George Town


I WOULD like to bring to the attention of your readers, including the columnists for The Star Media Group, that the capital of the state of Penang should always be spelt in two words, “George Town”, and not in a single word “Georgetown”.

“George Town” is the right and official spelling for this first city of Malaysia while “Georgetown” refers to places in the United States, with one being in Washington, D.C. where the Georgetown University is located.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Letters

Set strict rules for bike e-hailing
Combating drug abuse effectively
Yes to performance-based cleaning contracts
Over-reliance on exams risks neglecting other skills
Introduce effective measures to curb road accidents, especially, during the rainy season
Time to glamorise agriculture sector and uplift its status
Create a safer toll road experience
Being able to drive crucial for senior citizens
Gentle reminder to public service officials
Proactive ways to tackle scams

Others Also Read