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.
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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As individuals, we will do well to remember that not all things are within our ability to achieve. All we can do is our best. The rest is Fate.
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?
Lights, camera... Penang State Assembly!
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The third session of the 12th Penang Legislative Assembly finally got underway from May 3–6, 2010, and the Penang Economic Monthly took a look behind the scenes.
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