A reading room goes fourth to multiply
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Walking up a narrow wooden staircase, each step I took creaked with the sound of years of wear. At the landing, I was greeted by the smell of incense and the si...
June 2026
Discover Penang Monthly’s June issue: explore the stories behind Penang’s enduring heritage brands, the richness of its multilingual and multicultural heritage, innovative local businesses, community-led initiatives, and the challenges shaping the state’s future. From family enterprises and semiconductor pioneers to traditional food, festivals, education, and environmental sustainability, this issue celebrates Penang’s resilience, identity, and capacity for renewal.
Gun Killing on the Rise
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Businessman Tan Kok Soon was having dinner with his wife and two sons in a restaurant in the Oakland Commercial Centre in Seremban on April 14 when a gunman wearing a full-faced helmet walked up to their table and fired three shots into his back.
Penang's Growth Cries Out For More Local Councils
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It has been 37 years since the enactment of the Local Government Act 1976 which, among other things, enabled state governments to undertake major restructuring of their local authorities.
Malaysian democracy is not lost
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The dust had barely settled from Malaysia’s tumultuous General Election in May when the country found itself gearing up again for another poll. A by-elect...
Catching the East Asian wind
27 min read
East Asia has emerged from the recent financial crisis relatively unscathed. Fundamentals in the region are strong, and the OECD forecasts that by 2030, the s...
Penang News
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DOSH: Negligence cause of Second Penang Bridge ramp collapseThe Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) confirmed that the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapsed...
A Nordic Experience
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Situated in sunny Straits Quay in Penang, that northern European region covering Scandinavia, Finland and Iceland was the last thing that came to mind in the warm tropical setting.
Pa Lungan is a balm for the soul
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Steeped in history and nature, Pa Lungan in Sarawak is a perfect escape from crazed civilization.
Culture in the centre: Arts-ED makes full use of our heritage
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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