A Watery Conumdrum: Improving Water Supply Amidst Climate Change
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WATER IS BECOMING an increasingly precious resource, yet Penang still lives in a state of functional illusion. Every day, we…
Managing An Ageing Society Is A Holistic Undertaking
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In Penang, ageing often means isolation despite financial security. True active ageing requires mobility, social connection, and support for both seniors and caregivers, so longevity is matched by quality of life.
Highs and Lows in Penang's Urban Development
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Two major landmarks have sprouted up on Penang Island in the last quarter of 2025—the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) and the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery.
Penang’s Tourism Faces the Challenges of Success
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The office of Penang’s Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) has released data showing that the Penang International Airport (PIA) recorded a significant rise in foreign arrivals last year with a notable increase from China, Thailand and Taiwan.
The Pulau Burung Landfill: Managing Penang’s Dirty Backyard
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Each day, the inhabitants of Penang, both in Seberang Perai and Penang Island, generate over 2,200 tonnes of waste, of which 80% is channelled via barges to the Pulau Burung sanitary landfill.
US-Imposed Tariffs May Advance ASEAN Economic Integration
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Since 5 April, every Malaysian product shipped to the US is stamped with at least a 10% duty; and from 9 April, a 24% rate, with some exemptions.
Aquaculture Can Ensure Food Security For Penang
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In 2017, Penang Institute did a study on the agriculture sector. According to an executive summary by Negin Vaghefi, aquaculture has become increasingly important due to rising population and income driving demand for fish.
Wealth Tax Systems Needed in ASEAN
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THIS YEAR, Malaysia chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). But ASEAN is not just about government-to-government ties, neither…
Championing ASEAN Economic Integration Under Malaysia's Chairmanship
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PENANG KICKED OFF 2025 with a bang, hosting the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)—Business Advisory…
Kenaf: A Crop for the Future
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HAVE YOU HEARD of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus)? Probably one of the most underrated herbaceous crops in the country’s vast…
WorldFish: Helping to Supply Proteins to a Hungry and Wasteful World
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THOSE RESIDING IN Penang may not be aware of international institutions operating in the state outside the presence of multinational…
National Heroes to Remember and Reward
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THE LAST TIME Malaysians experienced a full-scale conflict in their homeland was probably more than 35 years ago, before the…