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…
March 2026
Our latest issue explores ageing as renewal, inspired by Ooi Kee Beng’s “liberational ageing.” Stories include love rediscovered, digital confidence among seniors, caregiving, and ageing in Penang, alongside women’s underrepresentation in politics, Penang’s GBS innovation frontier, future-ready education, GTLF highlights, outdoor adventures—and more, reflecting how purpose, participation, and meaning can be cultivated at every stage of life.
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.
When The Factory Befriends The Forest
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A pioneer in green industrial design in Penang, Paramit is a vision for the future. Looking less like a factory and more like a tropical resort, its design incorporates courtyards, roof gardens and skylights that provide natural light to the production floor.
Penang Institute Localises the George Town Literary Festival
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ALREADY FAMOUS FOR its street food and street art, Penang is determined to capture the word on the street too.…
A Japanese Love Affair with Penang
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THE FUMAKILLA TAUKEH is the owner of this house,” my mother quipped as my father snailed the car past Villa…
Latah: An Individual Reflex Against the Grip of Conformity
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BEING A MOMMY’S GIRL, if I could fuse with my mom at a cellular level, I would. That is…
Kenaf: A Crop for the Future
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HAVE YOU HEARD of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus)? Probably one of the most underrated herbaceous crops in the country’s vast…
Same Same But Different: A Keralite Gypsy’s Reflections on Penang
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WHAT’S IT LIKE being a 21st century gypsy? Not easy. Constantly moving from where we currently are to greener…
Khoo Kongsi: 118 Proud Years of History
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FROM SIN KANG VILLAGE in Fujian, China, men sailed south for greener pastures. Steer left, and you would arrive in…
Gunung Jerai: The Prominent Peak on The North
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ALONG JALAN TANJUNG BUNGAH, part of Penang’s scenic north coast road leading to the tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi,…
Penang: A Natural Stop on The Hippie Trail
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“THERE ARE WESTERN papayas in Batu Ferringhi!” whispered some of the older boys in school. I was rather innocent then,…
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