November 2026
Penang Monthly | November 2026 is out now. This month, we journey through Penang’s South Asian links—from the enduring energy of George Town’s Little India to the remarkable restoration of Wadda Gurdwara Sahib. Discover stories of Punjabi cha, Ganesha at the threshold, traditional trades, migration, literature, art and the people keeping living heritage alive across Penang. Because heritage is more than buildings and archives—it is found in the languages we speak, the food we share, the work we do and the memories we carry.
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.
Bon Odori
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In what has become a reliable and popular Penang tradition, the annual Bon Odori Festival returned to Esplanade, Penang on July 16, treating Penangites and tour...
Biases in Technology: The Case of The Bicycle
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Most of us are prepared to accept the notion that Science is objective. The application of Science, however, is another story. Technology is driven not only by...
Malay commercial activities in George Town
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George Town's historic Malay enclave, dominated by the majestic Kapitan Keling and Acheen Street mosques, remains a bustling commercial area where one can visit for jewellery, skilled goldsmiths, money changers, and religious paraphernalia and texts.
Life at the top
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Contrary to popular belief, Penang Hill is not a single hill (as its name suggests) but a collection of hills and spurs with suitably exotic names. The Hill was Malaya’s first hill resort, popular with 19th century mat sallehs due to its cool climate.
Home on the range
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Dirty, poor, dangerous, overcrowded, teeming with drug addicts and gangsters… these are common perceptions of the Rifle Range Flats in Air Itam.
Penang’s ports
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Penang has seen its role evolve over the centuries, its history tracked with the story behind its famous ports.
What brain, what drain?
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Migration was the norm in South-East Asia. From founders of city ports like Parameswara down to the common Minangkabau, migration was a necessity.
Events
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