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Butterworth

Butterworth is the main town of Seberang Perai, the mainland part of Penang state. It's usually regarded as a way station rather than a destination in its own right, but it's a jumping-off point to vibrant Pulau Pinang (Penang Island), and has rail links to KL and towards the Thai border.


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