some added info:

for non-local, below is some contact just incase you need an accomodation at Penang

1. Cititel Penang
66 Jalan Penang,
10000 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604-370 1188
Fax: 604-370 2288
Reservation Toll Free:
1800-383 388
E-mail: resvn@cititelpenang.com
Enquiries : mktg@cititelpenang.com

2. Bayview Hotel Georgetown
- Penang, Malaysia -
25-A, Farquhar Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia
Tel : (604) 263-3161 Fax : (604) 263-4124
Toll-free reservations : (1800) 888 854 (within Malaysia)
Email : reservation@citybayviewpg.com.my

3. Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences Penang
18 Persiaran Gurney
10250 Georgetown
Penang
Malaysia
Tel: 604-370 7000 Fax: 604-370 5000
Email: gurneyhotel@myjaring.net

For foreigner,below is the contact of the forwarding agent that maybe helpful
1. Connection Merine Enterprise
Tel: 6016-4963455 (EVA)

hope that this info is helpful