Angkor Wat – Heaven on Earth
5 min read
Four out of over 3,000 apsaras carved into the walls of Angkor Wat.Carved corridor at Angkor Wat.From the ninth to the 12th century, the...
December 2025
Our December issue examines the flavours, practices and foodways that define Malaysian life, from home kitchens and inherited techniques to the diverse cultural influences that shape Penang’s palate.
Kid Stuff
4 min read
Robots made of Lego? Kids building their own motors? Water rockets blasting off towards the sun in defiance of Granny Gravity’s eternal pull? That’s...
Nowhere to Run – Victims of Domestic Violence Need Our Help
7 min read
At one point during the interview, Dr Prema Devaraj shakes her head in dismay and this makes me consider if the question I just asked her was off-limits. &ldquo...
What Will a Second Term Mean for Penang and Selangor?
5 min read
Over the last five years, Selangor and Penang have experienced significant changes under new state governments. But despite the innovative policies implemented,...
Penang Paradigm
9 min read
The present stagnation of the Malaysian economy cannot in truth be blamed on the Global Financial Crisis that broke out in September 2008 and on the slow recove...
One Billion and Rising
3 min read
In Malaysia, police statistics in 20101 show that eight reports on domestic violence and 17 on sexual violence are made daily. These shocking numbers show that...
Gurney Drive Must be Improved
4 min read
Gurney Drive came into being in 1934. The surrounding real estate was a choice area for the affluent to live; the sea water was clean and the sandy beach, invit...
The Sabah-Sulu Crisis Threatens The Palm Oil Supply Chain
7 min read
Since about February 9, 2013, there have been several landings by militant gangs armed with sophisticated weaponry (including M-16s and rocket launchers) in Lahad Datu, and the outbreak of fighting in the coastal zone in the eastern part of Sabah.
Is Malaysia Prepared? The ASEAN Economic Community is at Hand
14 min read
For the last two decades, Asean has been working on deepening the economic integration process among its 10 member countries. In 1992, it signed the Asean Free...
Going down Abbey Road
3 min read
With a cosy atmosphere and quirky Beatles memorabilia studding the walls, Abbey Road Bistro Restaurant in Seberang Jaya ticks all the boxes for amazing dining a...
Making Space Truly Public
6 min read
A public space is not public by virtue of it not being private. What makes it public is that the public seeks it out as a place to be.
Khaw Sim Bee and The Na Ranong Family: A Shared History of Penang and Southern Thailand
4 min read
Penangites may recall catching a glimpse of a road sign bearing the name “Jalan Khaw Sim Bee” while passing Perak Road. This may very well be the only landmark in Penang reminding us of the Khaw family who once commanded a business empire which straddled Penang and southern Siam.
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