Events
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CALL FOR ENTRYGeorge Town Festival 2021 is currently seeking submissions for its upcoming photography exhibition, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. With the t...
The Penang Green Agenda 2030
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“WE ARE ON the precipice of inflicting seismic harm on Mother Nature. If left unchecked, our collective behaviours and actions will lead to more devastati...
Penang Enhances Governance and Prepares for Socio-economic Recovery (Sept-Dec 2020)
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Penang2030, C4: Accelerating programme delivery and institutional reformsThe Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect the world. The situation in Wuhan, China sh...
The First 2020 Update on Penang 2030
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A YEAR AND a half has come and gone since chief minister Chow Kon Yeow announced his vision for the state.The vision, Penang2030: A Family-focused Green and S...
Events
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ComedyWant to flex your comedic chops or just try your hand at stand-up? Then head over to the Little Art House Studio’s Comedy Open Mic because a...
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 201...
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...
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...
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...
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...