We Need To Care For The Carers
5 min read
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE often seen as pillars of strength, calm under pressure and endlessly compassionate. Yet, behind the white coats…
November 2026
Penang Monthly | November 2026 is out now. This month, we journey through Penang’s South Asian links—from the enduring energy of George Town’s Little India to the remarkable restoration of Wadda Gurdwara Sahib. Discover stories of Punjabi cha, Ganesha at the threshold, traditional trades, migration, literature, art and the people keeping living heritage alive across Penang. Because heritage is more than buildings and archives—it is found in the languages we speak, the food we share, the work we do and the memories we carry.
Managing An Ageing Society Is A Holistic Undertaking
5 min read
In Penang, ageing often means isolation despite financial security. True active ageing requires mobility, social connection, and support for both seniors and caregivers, so longevity is matched by quality of life.
Finding Love Again In Old Age
4 min read
Zainal and Rohani’s late-life marriage in Seberang Perai proves that companionship is essential at any age. Beyond physical activity, emotional bonds protect against loneliness and enrich the daily rhythm of older life.
Baby Goh: Ages Forward Through Purpose And Community
3 min read
As health improves and lifespans lengthen, ageing is being reimagined. Baby Goh’s sustained work in business and community life shows that growing older can mean recalibrating—not receding.
GTLF: When Writers Converge In George Town
5 min read
“WE LIVE IN a world of myths and memories, in that grey area where we choose our facts and our…
The Freedom And Precarity of The Nomadic: On Carving Out Sites For The Ephemeral And The Invisible
5 min read
A reflection on curating performance-based practice.
Yang Shuang Zi: Writing Taiwan Through Food
5 min read
“WHEN DOES FOOD stop being just food?” During last year’s George Town Liter-ary Festival (GTLF), Taiwanese author Yang…
Fishing For Durians
11 min read
by Joshua Lim.
Runner-up, Penang Monthly Short Story Prize 2025.
Only once in my life have I gone fishing…
Tenby Schools: Future-Proofing The Young
5 min read
Many parents still think quality education is the imparting of knowledge in a manner that produces excellent examination results. Others would comment that quality education is an effective, inclusive and all-round learning experience that prepares children for life.
Malaysian Plants: From Garden To Plate And To Canvas
7 min read
BY HER OWN admission, botanical artist Esther Geh is no good with plants.
“I have no green thumbs, fingers or…
The Challenging Journey For Women Representation In Malaysian Politics
4 min read
SINCE THE Beijing Platform for Action was formalised in 1995, governments have strived to meet the minimum threshold of 30%…
The GBS Sector Powers Penang’s Innovation Frontier
5 min read
FOR DECADES, Penang has worked to solidify its position as a global industrial powerhouse. Beyond its manufacturing sector, the Global…
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