Joan Liao

is a Sabahan who moved up from KL to experience living as a Penangnite. She also participates in advocacy, giving voices to those forgotten by society.

4 posts

Remembering the Pacific War in Sabah

Remembering the Pacific War in Sabah

7 min read

On 17 January 1942, the Japanese navy invaded and captured the city of Sandakan. With the loss of the capital, North Borneo was surrendered, and was occupied by the Japanese for 3 years and 8 months.

by Joan Liao

The Road (Un)Safety in George Town: The Case of Chulia Street

The Road (Un)Safety in George Town: The Case of Chulia Street

5 min read

“IF YOU CAN drive in Penang,” my parents say, “you can drive anywhere in Malaysia.” My Sabahan parents regard Penang…

by Joan Liao

Dr. Wu Lien-teh: Malaysian’s Forgotten Plague Fighter

Dr. Wu Lien-teh: Malaysian’s Forgotten Plague Fighter

4 min read

I’VE HEARD OF many great people who contributed to the development of Malaysia and our region—from Mat Salleh’…

by Joan Liao

Encouraging Sisterhood in Entrepreneurship in Penang

Encouraging Sisterhood in Entrepreneurship in Penang

3 min read

THE PANDEMIC HIT businesses hard. Yet, for one woman, it was an opportune time for her to realise her dream.…

by Joan Liao

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