Pa Lungan is a balm for the soul
4 min read
Steeped in history and nature, Pa Lungan in Sarawak is a perfect escape from crazed civilization.
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.
Culture in the centre: Arts-ED makes full use of our heritage
6 min read
Experiential and hands-on learning on a real site.Cultural mapping has become the new mantra used by dedicated groups in engaging and interacting with spe...
A chat with a Master
7 min read
Cinematographer Christopher Doyle—known for In the Mood for Love and Chungking Express—reflects on his creative process, vivid visuals, and iconic collaborations with Wong Kar Wai in this insightful post-masterclass chat.
Tourism and technology
2 min read
The first ever conference on travel technology and hospitality automation launches this November.On November 21 and 22, 2013, Kuching will pla...
Sabah & Sarawak where 1Malaysia is a reality
5 min read
Mariana Taliban still sounded perturbed when she recounted how an American visitor to her village in Sabah reacted to her name some years ago. He appeared genui...
Bahasa Indonesia championed by Chinese
6 min read
Literature is the window into the collective psyche of a society. It is the medium that conveys a society’s identity and aspiration at different points in time and is a snapshot of a particular era.
Housing maintenance in Penang
8 min read
A well-managed and maintained housing development can enhance quality of life and wellbeing, promote neighbourliness and strengthen community ties. Poorly maint...
The Newsagent on China Street
3 min read
Syed Ibramsha is a very happy and friendly newsagent. His stall is based at the TNB box where China Street meets Beach Street. He is a working-day fixture selling newspapers, magazines, cigarettes and sweets off his small metal pushcart stall.
Bridging the arts between Malaysia and Singapore
6 min read
City of artGeorge Town never rests. Well into its golden years, it would seem as if this quaint remnant of British Colonia is experiencing its second youth, a...
The Men with Shaved Legs
7 min read
What’s it like cycling through one of the toughest stages of the Tour de France? The Grimpeurs decided to find out, and in the process, raise money for cancer charities in the UK. Penangite and support crew Bram Tan was there, and fills us in on how it went.
Asian Financial Crisis Act II?
5 min read
In the mid-1990s, the Renminbi and Yen devalued while rising US interest rates led to a strong US dollar. These, together with the withdrawal of capital from As...
English is vital to Vision 2020
5 min read
In Malaysia today, people are feeling more divided than ever before – by race, religion, political leanings, location, class… and proficiency in En...
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