Penang in a Glove
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It has been a very fruitful year for potehi, a traditional form of glove-puppet theatre originating from southern China that’s seeing a healthy revival...
September 2026
The September Issue Is Out Now! Penang Monthly’s September issue explores the vibrant world of Penang’s pasar malam, highlighting their food, culture, community, traditions, and evolving role in island life.
Climbing the Tiger
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A cyclist freewheeling down the cement trail to Air Itam Dam from the Iron Cross.Penang Hill is a series of peaks separated by small valleys, rivulets and...
Being There for Needy Families
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Yeap Meng Chee.The Penang Family Health Development Association (PFHDA), formerly known as the Family Planning Association, was established in 1961 to pro...
Developing Sustainability is the Goal
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On September 25, 2015, member states of the UN adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a more equitable and sustainable world, providing a roadmap f...
Imagine Malaysia Anew!
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It’s been 54 years since we got together as Malaysia. That is already more than half of a century – a long time indeed.Our forefathers came togeth...
The Art of Dismantling Cultural Pluralism
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Malaysia is a special place for its natural geography and its human history, but most importantly of all, because of its demographic complexity.The peninsula...
The Waterman of Penang
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Datuk Ir Kam U-Tee.In 1994 the Malaysian Water Association’s inaugural Manager of the Year award was given to a former chairman of the northern bran...
Know Your Saree
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“What type of saree is this?” is a simple question that saree wearers are often asked, but the answer isn’t always so straightforward.In gen...
Between Fact and Fiction
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Mei Fong.Looking EastWith over a decade of reporting and a Pulitzer Prize under her belt, Mei Fong’s most important literary work yet, One Child:...
Empowering Penang’s MICE industry
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Penang has been experiencing steady growth in business events over the past decade. Data gathering and industry analysis conducted by the Penang Convention &...
The Golden Stupas of Pulau Tikus
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The temples of Pulau Tikus reflect some of the neighbouring cultures that once immigrated to Penang – most notably from Burma and Thailand. Jalan Burma it...
Letting Classical Music Bond
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The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) enchanted classical music lovers during its debut performance at the Dewan Sri Pinang last September, marking a moment...
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