Towards Clean Governance in Asean
32 min read
GOVERNANCE IS as clean as its dirtiest linkPenang Institute hosts the inaugural Conference of the Asean Coalition for Clean GovernanceThe Penang Institute w...
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.
"Better Penang": The First City App in Malaysia, A Vision in Action
5 min read
Penang has always been a close-knit community. The close physical proximity of the different urban centres with George Town serving as the hub means that both p...
Kumbabhishekam
2 min read
On June 29, the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Kovil Temple in the Penang Botanic Gardens was flooded with thousands of devotees from all over for the auspicious Kumbabhishekam ceremony.
Developers of 18th Century Pinang
5 min read
Since the details are largely hearsay passed down by a son of Haji Brunie to Vaughan, caution should be exercised in accepting them as facts.The possession...
The George Town Festival 2012 – An Overwhelming Month
6 min read
For four weeks stretching between June and July, the streets of Penang became a living outdoor museum bursting with dance, drama, arts and music.Ostensibly...
George Town: A Ghost Town of The Future?
5 min read
For now, it seems that only prosperity and wealth await George Town. But what are the long term implications of this change?
What The Higgs Happened?
7 min read
What did we discover?The jury is still out! The measurements we have made have not yet achieved sufficient precision to say conclusively whether or not this i...
The Guardian of The Hill
4 min read
Lee briefing visitors at the reopening of the bypaths.With its magnificent panoramic views and its cool climate, Penang Hill has always been a popular ret...
Not Easy Housing Malaysians
7 min read
Prime Minister Najib Razak recently called for feedback in advance of the government’s unveiling of the National Budget 2013. The top of the wish list for...
A Post-Industrial Future for Penang?
9 min read
The advent of the digital era, characterised by seamless and instantaneous transfer of information and unprecedented levels of global interconnectedness, has se...
At 55, Malaysians Should Take Charge of Their Own Fate
5 min read
At the end of this month, we’ll be celebrating the 55th anniversary of our independence. For the occasion, I’m prompted to think about where we ar...
Wireless in George Town
4 min read
It may be the top man’s vision but it is people like Jeff Ooi who are pounding the pavement in order to fulfil the promise of free WiFi service for Penang...
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