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.

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Nyonya Dishes: Old, New or “Con”-Fusion?

7 min read

Innovations and modifications made to Nyonya dishes are necessary if the cuisine is to survive; however, only those that are accepted by the community will thrive.

by Dr. Ong Jin Teong

Penang’s Manufacturing Sector in Numbers

3 min read

The manufacturing sector remains a key economic driver in Penang, contributing about 43% to Penang’s economy, and consistently making up about 13% of the...

by Ong Wooi Leng

Building A Global Working Culture, Locally

4 min read

BEFORE BECOMING A freelance writer, I worked in various MNCs as a technical writer for nine years. The perks were great – free coffee and soft drinks, a f...

by Emilia Ismail

Of Angels and Unicorns

5 min read

IN BUDGET 2019 the federal government introduced an annual RM20mil tax exemption incentive per company for investments in venture capital funds, or for angel in...

by Tony Yeoh

More than Just Digital Buzzwords

5 min read

GLOBAL TRENDS ARE pointing towards the use of digital technologies as the new frontier of industry growth, with discourse centred on big buzzwords like artifici...

by Timothy Choy

Timothy Choy

PDC Aligns its Aspirations to Penang2030

4 min read

THE SEVENTH GENERAL manager to helm the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), Datuk Mohd Bazid Abdul Kahar strives to bring back the glory days the Corporation...

by Regina Hoo

Covid-19 Exclusives: How Wuhan Affects Our Economy

2 min read

Wuhan , also known as “Chicago of the East”, is the capital city of Hubei Province in Central China. It has a population of 11 million, a GDP of USD224bil, and as many as 230 Fortune Global 500 firms have a presence there.

by Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon

How Laws Interact with Policies

3 min read

PENANG INSTITUTE’S PERSONNEL were given some pieces of good advice on February 18, 2020 concerning the relationship between the letter of the law and poli...

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng

Penang's Industrial Parks Surge in Global Prominence

7 min read

WITH THE TWIN blessings of geography and demography, Penang has been able to enjoy a deeply-etched history as a trading hub; first as a free port and then a Fre...

by Negin Vaghefi

When Night Falls...

2 min read

George Town’s nocturnal serenity is captured by Mark Hall who spent a year photographing the city’s heritage by streetlight. Shadows and light cast a magical sp...

by Penang Monthly

Penang Has the Lowest Average Mobile Download Speed in Malaysia?

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Covid-19 Exclusives: The Virus Blights the Art World

6 min read

VISUAL ART activities have been badly impacted by the Covid-19 Virus global pandemic. Museums, festivals, art fairs, biennials are closed, often with immediate...

by Ooi Kok Chuen

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