December 2025
Our December issue examines the flavours, practices and foodways that define Malaysian life, from home kitchens and inherited techniques to the diverse cultural influences that shape Penang’s palate.
From Self-Defence to Social Activism: Making Real Impact through Conscious Decisions
7 min read
Photos courtesy of Vairavasundaram Rajasegaran.
Bukit Susu: A Hike through Penang’s History and Agricultural Heritage
6 min read
THE NARROW AND densely populated Paya Terubong valley is characterised by steep hills to its east and west. The eastern flank rises to the peaks of Bukit Kukus...
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LemmeLearn: Enhancing Independence and Inclusivity for Autistic Individuals
4 min read
AUTISM IS A neurological condition characterised by differences in brain development, affecting social interaction, communication skills and behaviour. Being a...
Adeeba Kamarulzaman: Fighting Diseases, Addictions and Social Biases
13 min read
THE THIRD Dr. Wu Lien-Teh Society Award for Leadership in Public Health was awarded this year to Adeeba Kamarulzaman, the Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Mal...
Hussin Hourmain: Embedding Jawi Calligraphy in Contemporary Art
4 min read
Images by Core Design Gallery.HUSIN HOURMAIN, a 61-year-old contemporary Malaysian visual artist, is famed for his abstract expressionist works of contemporary...
A Day in the Life of a Blind Person
3 min read
TANG HAS BEEN blind since birth. Following his primary and secondary education in Johor and Singapore, he majored in history at the Louisiana Tech University in...
EPF Account 3: Flexibility or Erosion of Retirement Savings?
9 min read
IN MAY 2024, Malaysia’s retirement savings fund, the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), restructured contributors’ accounts with the introduction of Account 3, a...
NGOs Striving to Improve Lives
6 min read
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOS) in Penang have long served as the backbone of the community. Most, especially those dedicated to welfare and societal well...
Cohu’s VP Seeks to Revolutionise Penang’s Tech Future
4 min read
ONE MAN, one job, one company, one vision—this sums up Wai-Kong Chen’s career as an innovator of high-speed digital instrument design. Now, as Vice President of...
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