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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Empire of the Winds Awarded Penang Book Prize 2019

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On November 24, Philip Bowring’s book, Empire of the Winds: The Global Role of Asia’s Great Archipelago, published by I.B. Tauris, took home the 2019 Penang Book Prize, which is awarded annually by city magazine Penang Monthly.

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The 2019 Food Issue

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Penang Monthly's 10th Anniversary Special Edition

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A Regular Column to Keep You Updated about Penang2030

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On August 29, 2018 Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow launched his vision statement – “Penang2030: A Family-focused Green and Smart State that Inspires th...

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The Penang Monthly Book Prize Returns

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Inaugurated in 2017, the Penang Monthly Book Prize returned for its second edition last November. “Penang Monthly will soon be celebrating its 10th annive...

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Events

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FestivalThe Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will see numerous hot air balloons by international and local balloonists over two days, with family friendly...

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Fuel Subsidies in Malaysia vs Global Crude Oil Prices, 2006-2012

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The Malaysian fuel subsidies bill is highly dependent on global crude oil prices. In other words, when the global crude oil prices increase, our government has...

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Sunset in Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam.

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The Food Issue

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Social Media Usage Among Penangites

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Social media can be defined as any instance of electronic communication where netizens create online communities to disseminate information, videos, visuals o...

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Women in the Labour Force

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In 2017 48.8% of Malaysia’s total population is represented by women1; in Penang, women make up 49.7% of its total population.2However, women stood for...

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Event

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4 FebQueen Mary Cruise Venue: Tanjung City Marina, George TownWebsite: www.visitpenang.gov.my13 Feb - 14 MARKek Lok Si...

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