Penang’s Pasar Malam: The Rhythm Of Community And Local Business
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ASIA’S NIGHT MARKETS, or “pasar malam”, as they are called in Malaysia, are a popular and established form of…
Selected Pasar Malam In Penang
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Explore Penang’s vibrant pasar malam: diverse food, local culture, and community spirit thrive at these unique night markets.
Sustainable Tourism In Numbers
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Penang’s tourism rebound is powering economic growth, from surging visitor numbers to RM1.91bil in MICE impact—but it also strains liveability in key hotspots. As sustainability efforts expand, the challenge is clear: can growth, community well-being and environmental care truly align?
An Ageing Penang: What The Numbers Show
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Penang is ageing as births fall and people live longer. With smaller families and rising life expectancy, the state’s population is shifting toward older age groups—reshaping its dependency ratio and redefining future social and economic priorities.
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.
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.
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.
Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicles: The Best Option For Penang
7 min read
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.
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.
Secure Water Supply, Secure Future For Penang
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IN THE LUSH landscape of Penang, where the balance between urban expansion and nature conservation is delicately poised, the issue…
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…
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...