October 2025
This October, Penang Monthly explores death rituals across Malaysia. From Muslim burials to Taoist and Hindu traditions, we reflect on how communities honour the departed with dignity.
Tewas: What to Do When There is No Light at The End of The Tunnel
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HOW DOES ONE begin to tell the story of a victim of bullying? Empathy may allow…
Between The Microcosmic and The Macrocosmic: We Are All Giants Now
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YOU WOULD HAVE seen them. Mobile drone shots of cities, done with the camera pointed straight down to capture the…
Glossary of Terms You Might Encounter in This Issue
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A continuous value that most closely resembles the real world and can be as precise as the measuring…
Hong Leong Islamic Bank Supports Halal Manufacturing in Penang
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DRIVEN BY GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT, global demand and the China Plus One strategy, Penang is rapidly becoming a leading force in…
The Chip War: A Wide Window of Opportunity for Malaysia
8 min read
SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION HAS emerged as the latest geopolitical battleground, replacing oil as the 21st century’s strategic resource. This new…
Do You Know How a Semiconductor is Made?
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SEMICONDUCTORS ARE THE new oil, the Malaysian government now proclaims. Long held as a business realm that was left to…
Penang’s Semiconductor Crossroads: Navigating Global Trends and Industrial Upgrading
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THE WORLD SEMICONDUCTOR TRADE STATISTICS (WSTS) forecasts 16% year-on-year growth for the global semiconductor market in 2024, with the Asia…
Penang Climbs Up the Semiconductor Value Chain
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ACCORDING TO THE Financial Times, Malaysia (mostly Penang) supplies 20% of the semiconductor products imported by the US as of…
Penang’s Semiconductor Ecosystem Expanding Beyond Expectations
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PENANG SILICON DESIGN @5KM+ is set to boost Malaysia’s innovation and growth in high-end industries. The initiative consists of…
Greatech Supports Talent Development Throughout Society
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WHILE MOST CORPORATIONS focus on the environment or social welfare as part of their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives,…
WOU Focuses on AI Upskilling to Reshape the Workforce
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As AI transforms Penang’s industries, Wawasan Open University steps up with 80 free GEN AI courses, helping professionals upskill flexibly and meet growing demand. The initiative supports Malaysia’s digital goals while bridging the AI talent gap.
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