Penang Monthly

Penang Monthly, by Penang Institute, is the voice of Penang, offering insights on its people, politics, economy, culture, and society, with a focus on local and national issues for curious Malaysians.

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Covid-19 Exclusives: Lessons to Learn from Penang's 1918 Influenza Pandemic

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Penang as an entrepot during colonial times was not only a collection and distribution centre for trading commodities but also housed a cosmopolitan migrant pop...

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Jeffrey Sachs: The New Era of Sustainable Development

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On October 20, 2012, the Penang Institute, with the cooperation of co-organisers Think City and Universiti Sains Malaysia, had the honour of organising a public...

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Events

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An Afternoon with Penang Philharmonic Jazz NonetDate:November 4Contact:+604 262 2462Venue: Komtar Auditorium AWebsite: www.penangphilharmonic....

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The Penang2030 Guide Is Now Out

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Members of parliament and state assemblypersons at a brainstorming session.Much has been done to make concrete the state vision, Penang2030: A Family-focu...

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Through the Fog

PM contributing photographer Ernest Zacharevic was recently laid low by a case of Dengue fever. This inspired him to capture the eerie aftermath of fogging, a f...

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Events

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December1st – 4thPenang Island Jazz FestivalVenue: Bayview Beach ResortContact: +603 2093 4725Email: tccnet@tm.net.my3rd &ndas...

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When Night Falls...

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George Town’s nocturnal serenity is captured by Mark Hall who spent a year photographing the city’s heritage by streetlight. Shadows and light cast a magical sp...

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Penang Has the Lowest Average Mobile Download Speed in Malaysia?

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Penang Monthly

Covid-19 Exclusives: Lessons to Learn from Penang's 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Jeffrey Sachs: The New Era of Sustainable Development

Events

The Penang2030 Guide Is Now Out

Through the Fog

Events

When Night Falls...

Penang Has the Lowest Average Mobile Download Speed in Malaysia?

How Severe is Covid-19 in ASEAN Countries?

that Putrajaya has the youngest population?

Putrajaya and Labuan recorded the highest online shopping rate in 2018?

George Town Festival 2011