Penang, Malaysia
1. Dennis Lim Ming (1990)
YouTube Star
Comedian on YouTube who made up one-half of the channel Dennis Caca alongside his now ex-girlfriend Jessica Kqw. Their channel earned more than 340,000 subscribers before they parted ways.
2. Marion Caunter (1980)
Chinese-malaysian Dj
A Malaysian VJ and television personality who is most known for the reality-competition TV series One In A Million.
3. Rezza Dude (1995)
YouTube Star
Social media personality who is best known by his Rezza Dude name. He is particularly known for his YouTube account, where he posts comedic videos often related to gaming.
4. Simon Russell Beale (1961)
TV Actor
English actor who has been well known for his stage presence and his many roles on television shows. He also appeared in the 2014 film Into the Woods and he...
5. P Ramlee (1929)
Movie Actor
Iconic Malaysian actor, director, songwriter, and singer responsible for 66 films and nearly 400 songs. He received a Best Comedy Award at the 6th Asian Film Festival for his work...
6. Eddy Choong (1930)
Malaysian Badminton Player
Malaysian-born, Chinese badminton player who became a member of the Badminton Hall of Fame in 1997.
7. Glynn Edwards (1931)
British Actor
He played barman Dave Harris, the owner of the Winchester Club, in the ITV drama, Minder. His TV credits include Man About the House, The Main Chance, and The Saint.
8. Faline San (2004)
Illustrator
Illustrator and digital artist who rose to fame by showcasing her character work on both Instagram and TikTok. She has more than 220,000 followers on Instagram.
9. Tyler Huan (2013)
Instagram Star
Instagram star who is known for having earned representation from the Lil'Mr clothing company. He is a social media ambassador who promotes several different clothing brands and labels through his...
10. Catherine Lim (1942)
Singaporean Writer
Singaporean novelist best known for her novels that explore the roles of women in traditional Chinese society. Some of these novels include The Serpent's Tooth and Leap of Love.
11. Addy Lee (1971)
Stylist
Malaysian hair stylist known for his wide variety of commercial and celebrity work. He also owns several salons in both Singapore and Malaysia. In 2021, he helped co-found an online...
12. Qi Razali (1977)
Drummer
Became known as the drummer of the Malaysian pop rock band, OAG (Old Automatic Garbage). He's also enjoyed success as a solo artist.
13. Marisa Yasmin (1978)
TV Actress
First became known for her role in the 2007 television series Jelatang. She later joined the cast of Dia Semanis Honey in 2016.
14. Faeza Elai (1982)
Movie Actress
Malaysian film and television star known for appearing in the films Mark of Prince and Mantera. She has also starred in a number of Malaysian television dramas.
15. Anzalna Nasir (1988)
Actress
Malaysian actress who first rose to fame bringing to life a variety of antagonistic roles in shows like Suria di Cordoba and Adam dan Hawa. She then went on to...
16. Jessica Kqw (1997)
YouTube Star
Malaysian YouTube vlogger also known by Caca who is renowned for her Dennis Caca vlogging channel. She has gained widespread popularity there alongside her former boyfriend Dennis for her personal...
17. Hannah Tan (1981)
Malaysian Singer
Malaysian singer, songwriter, and actress known for "Angel" and other songs.
18. Shukri Sahar (1985)
TV Show Host
Television host and actor who is known for his work on the shows Sape Terer and Pop TV. He is also known for his acting work and starred in the...
19. Julie Tan (1992)
Singaporean Actor
Known best for her starring role as May in the 2013 Singapore-produced musical comedy movie That Girl in Pinafore. She has also appeared in the film Judgment Day and in...
20. Asyraf Ridzuan (1992)
Religious Leader
Malaysian imam and reality star who became known in 2010 when he won the first season of Young Imam, a TV show that follows young men competing to be an imam of...
21. Vanida Imran (1970)
Movie Actress
Film actress, model and television personality known primarily for her role as Azizah in the 2006 film The Red Kebaya. Due to her amazing performance, she was given the award for Best...
22. Irene Ng (1974)
American Actor
Actress who played the lead character on the Nickelodeon TV show The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo.
23. Nicol David (1983)
Squash Player
Squash player who is considered one of the greatest ever, she won the World Open Title five consecutive years from 2008-2012.
24. Jehan Miskin (1979)
Actor
Malaysian actor who first rose to fame for his starring roles in numerous television dramas. He then made his way onto the silver screen in popular films like Clash of...
25. Caryn Ng (1994)
Instagram Star
Malaysian social media star who is famous for her eponymous Instagram account. She has gained massive popularity there for her personal lifestyle, high-end fashion, and beauty photoblogging.
26. Nurul Hanis Izmir (1985)
Nhiz
Nurul Hanis Izmir is a Malaysian economic reporter. She is a journalism graduate of the Univesiti Sains Malaysia in Penang. Among her articles include Boustead's share price falls despite Astacanggih...
27. Mohd Syukur Saidin (1991)
Footballer
Mohd Syukur bin Saidin is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sime Darby FC in the Malaysia Super League. Syukur's younger brother Mohd Amer Saidin is also...
28. Yusmadi Yusoff (1974)
Member Of The Parliament Of Mala
Yang Berhomat Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff is a Malaysian politician and is the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Balik Pulau constituency in Penang Malaysia. He is a...
29. Mohd Azrul Ahmad (1985)
Cipeng
Mohd Azrul Ahmad is a Malaysian professional football player who plays as a striker for ATM FA in the Malaysia Super League.
30. Cameron Tovey (1985)
Australian Basketball Player
Cameron Heath Tovey is an Australian former professional basketball player. While born in Malaysia Tovey grew up in Perth and has always called Western Australia home.
31. Chelsia Ng (1981)
Malaysian Actor
Chelsia Ng is an actress from Malaysia.
32. Marina Suwendy (1986)
Model Tv Personality Journalist
Marina Suwendy is a Malaysian international model TV host event Master of Ceremonies and journalist.
33. Raja Ashman Shah (1958)
Member Of The Perak Royal Family
Sheikh Raja Dato' Seri Ashman Shah ibni Sultan Azlan Shah was a member of the Perak Royal Family. Raja Dato' Seri Ashman is the son of Sultan Azlan Shah. He...
34. Ivan Yuen (1990)
Squash Player
Ivan Yuen is a professional squash player who represented Malaysia. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 56 in August 2012.
35. P. Ramlee (1929)
Actor
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. P. Ramlee, PSM, DA , AMN was a Malaysian film actor, director, singer,songwriter, composer, and producer. Due to his contributions to the movie and music industry and his literary work, he is often...
36. Low Wee Wern (1990)
Malaysian Squash Player
Low Wee Wern is a professional squash player who represents Malaysia. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 6 in March 2013.
37. Angie Ng (1987)
Malaysian Model
Angie Ng is a Malaysian Chinese model born in Penang Malaysia. She was discovered at the age of 16 by local fashion designer Michael Ong in a shopping mall in...
38. Heah Hock Aun (1932)
Malaysian Badminton Player
Heah Hock Aun is a former Malayan badminton player known for his accuracy and touch who excelled internationally during the 1950s. Known as Johnny Heah while playing in Europe he...
39. David E. L. Choong (1929)
Malaysian Badminton Player
Choong Ewe Long was a Malaysian badminton player. With his younger brother the charismatic Eddy Choong he captured men's doubles titles at the prestigious All-England Championships in 1951 1952 and...
40. Lim Chong Eu (1919)
Malaysian Politician
Tun Dato' Seri Dr. Lim Chong Eu was a Malaysian politician who served as the second Chief Minister of Penang for a record 21 years. He was also the founding...
41. Ahmad Ibrahim (politician) (1927)
Malaysian-born Singaporean Polit
Ahmad bin Ibrahim was a Malaysian-born Singaporean politician. He was a Member of Parliament Health Minister and Labour Minister in the 1950s and 1960s. He was an active unionist Malay...
42. Hon Sui Sen (1916)
unknow
Hon Sui Sen was born in Penang in the British Straits Settlements.
43. Abdul Hamid Pawanteh (1944)
President Of The Malaysian Senat
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Abdul Hamid Pawanteh is a former Malaysian politician. He was the President of the Malaysian Senate from 2003 to 2009 and was the Chief Minister of...
44. Azrul Azmi (1988)
Malaysian Footballer
Azrul Azmi is a Malaysian footballer currently playing for Kuala Lumpur on loan from Felda United FC in Malaysia Super League.
45. Shahrizat Abdul Jalil (1953)
Malaysian Politician
Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil is a Malaysian politician and the former Minister of Women Family and Community Development in the Malaysian cabinet. She was also a Senator in the...
46. Chew Choon Eng (1976)
Malaysian Badminton Player
Chew Choon Eng is a former Malaysian badminton player. He competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with partner Chan Chong Ming. They defeated Theodoros Velkos...
47. Jeremy Lloyds (1954)
English Rugby Union Player
Jeremy William Lloyds is an English cricket umpire.
48. Ramkarpal Singh (1976)
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49. Kee Thuan Chye (1954)
Actor Dramatist Poet Journalist
Kee Thuan Chye is a Malaysian actor dramatist poet and journalist. Acting in theatre films and on television for more than 30 years he continues to do so. In 1981...
50. Wee Chong Jin (1917)
Chief Justice Of Singapore
Chong Jin was a Singaporean judge and the first Chief Justice of the country. He was born in Penang to parents Wee Gim Puay and Lim Paik Yew. He received...