Got this from this web-site....check it out
http://www.sabrizain.demon.co.uk/malaya/straits4.htm
The name Pulo Pinang had been recorded by Captain James Lancaster in 1591, as the name used by the native malays when refering to the island.
Despite having a name change by captain francis light to prince of wales island, pulo pinang is by far the most popular name....and the name prince of wales island faded away through disuse...until it was finally dropped....
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hmmm..... i had no idea that Penang was known as the "betel nut island" i guess n learn something new every day huh
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