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How a 2km rail drove 100 years of transformation on Penang Hill
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So much of Penang Hill is still forested, even trails leading away from funicular stations midway through the journey are fully shaded by trees.
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GEORGE TOWN, Penang – Come to Malaysia, and there are any number of highland resorts where you can escape the sweltering tropical heat.
The British colonial elite, for instance, sought respite in retreats like Cameron Highlands and Fraser’s Hill. After gaining independence, Malaysians themselves have continued to develop more highland getaways, including probably the most famous to Singaporeans, the casino town of Genting Highlands
