As SERI transforms into the Penang Institute, we take a look at the think tank's past.

Outgoing Penang Institute executive director Liew Chin Tong looks back at his two-year tenure with the think tank.

Kee Thuan Chye argues that Umno’s time is over

The theatre scene comes back to life with the opening of the Performing Arts Centre of Penang.

A new housing board will have its work cut out for it when trying to solve Penang’s housing woes.

Chan Huan Chiang argues that the issue of teaching mathematics and sciences in English is less important than teaching our children those subjects better.

With racial tensions on the rise, Tricia Yeoh examines race relations in Pakatan Rakyat-controlled states.

Why hasn’t Penang been able to transform itself into a maritime hub?

A labour of love that collects four years of meticulous botanical research.