Apr 4, 2003 02:32
21 yrs ago
Malay term
Balik Pulau
Non-PRO
Malay to English
Bus/Financial
On a birth certificate, the Region of Registration is listed as Balik Pulau (somewhere on Pinang Island). Any help?
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Balik Pulau
Balik Pulau is a place on Penang Island.
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Note added at 2003-04-04 03:54:51 (GMT) Post-grading
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We say Pulau Pinang in Malay or Penang in English. Well, at least I do.
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Note added at 2003-04-04 03:54:51 (GMT) Post-grading
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We say Pulau Pinang in Malay or Penang in English. Well, at least I do.
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Comment: "Duh! It finally dawned on me that it was a proper noun after I saw it in several places. Thanks for your quick response. General question -- I know Penang Island is often spelled Pinang, do you always change the spelling to Penang when you translate? "
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