The State of Malaysia’s Public Health
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The number of health facilities in Malaysia has not kept up with the pace of population growth (Figure 1). The ratio of public hospitals to 100,000 population d...
November 2025
This November, Penang Monthly explores language, place and memory. As GTLF returns, we highlight Penang’s multilingual streets and the dialects that keep local history alive.
Jelutong in Numbers
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Jelutong or jit loh tōng in Hokkien derives its name from the magnificent Jelutong tree that can grow up to 60m tall and wildly grew on the island. In the mid-n...
Social Media Usage Among Penangites
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Social media can be defined as any instance of electronic communication where netizens create online communities to disseminate information, videos, visuals o...
Women in the Labour Force
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In 2017 48.8% of Malaysia’s total population is represented by women1; in Penang, women make up 49.7% of its total population.2However, women stood for...
Editorial-Good to see credit go to the deserving
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First, SERI Chairman Chet Singh Karam Singh was awarded the Darjah Gemilang Pang-kuan Negeri (DGPN). This took place on Julyio at Penang Governor Yang Dipertua...
Event
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4 FebQueen Mary Cruise Venue: Tanjung City Marina, George TownWebsite: www.visitpenang.gov.my13 Feb - 14 MARKek Lok Si...
Penang Island Jazz Festival 2009
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The sixth edition of the Penang Island Jazz Festival was held from Dec 3-6, 2009, featuring performers from everywhere around the world. From blues to fusion to ethno jazz, audiences were treated to four nights of unforgettable music.
Tourism and Ecotourism in Numbers
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Over the past decade, the number of tourist arrivals to Malaysia has shown a gradual increase (Figure 1). Although the total number of visitors dropped by abo...
Towards a post-racialist Malaysia
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Yes, it is time for change in Malaysia. And with the advent of church burnings, time may be running out. At the same time, what is it that must change, and why only now?
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