Hajar Ariff - Penang Monthly

The Growth of Artificial Intelligence

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The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is driven by a diverse ecosystem of players, from full-stack platforms and industry-specified vendors to open-source innovators and cloud-native providers.

by Ong Siou Woon & Hajar Ariff

Getting to Know Seberang Perai Selatan

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Home to about 188,000 people, SPS is Penang’s least populous mainland district, and recorded the state’s lowest growth rate in 2024, at just 0.7%. Its population has remained mostly steady over the past three years, shaped by a mix of Bumiputera, Chinese and Indian communities.

by Hajar Ariff

Securing a Future for Malaysia's Paddy Farming

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Malaysian paddy farming is confronted by a myriad of issues endangering its endurance and feasibility, notably in Penang, where city growth and financial progress have altered the farming terrain.

by Hajar Ariff

Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicles: The Best Option For Penang

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Compared to cities like KL, proximity within Penang and its narrow streets result in a high number of two-wheelers. If done well, 2WEVs could be used for last-mile connectivity, bridging the gap between public transport and final destinations.

by Ong Siou Woon & Hajar Ariff

How Much Energy Are We Consuming?

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The National Energy Policy aims to establish a sustainable, secure and affordable energy future by outlining progressive goals across multiple phrases.

by Hajar Ariff & Ong Siou Woon

Secure Water Supply, Secure Future For Penang

7 min read

IN THE LUSH landscape of Penang, where the balance between urban expansion and nature conservation is delicately poised, the issue…

by Hajar Ariff & Prof. Dato' Dr. Zulfigar Yasin

Water in Penang

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IN A RECENT workshop I attended, Abe Woo, a senior lecturer from Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Centre for Marine and…

by Hajar Ariff

The Heat is Here to Stay: Surviving Climate Change is in Penang’s Own Hands

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“SHE IS HOT” exclaimed a male student, gaining immediate attention in my scientific lab. They clamoured to his monitor only to be disappointed to see that their...

by Prof. Dato' Dr. Zulfigar Yasin & Hajar Ariff

Our Worsening Climate

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Climate change is a change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere, in addition...

by Hajar Ariff

Creative Hubs

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by Hajar Ariff