Those served by the reservoir were warned to boil their tap water before drinking or using it to prepare food, brush teeth or bathe babies.

BBC: Late warning for water customers

At the risk of painting with a very broad brush, it is safe to say Malays have a thing for food, especially good street food, and as such a great place to see Malays at their most relaxed and happy is Georgetown's many hawker stalls.

BBC: Penang: Malaysia in miniature