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.
We Are What We Throw Away
5 min read
HOW MANY OF us like to look through rubbish? Ipoh born artist Chin Pik Wun is one who would raise…
Climate Change: A Timeless Concern
3 min read
CLIMATE CHANGE. The phrase rings with an alliterative charm, yet it evokes a notion that is far from simple. It invites us to consider our relationship with the elements and...
Clean Water Under Threat: Highlighting Emerging Pollutants in Malaysia
4 min read
WATER IS THE most vital resource on Earth, covering approximately 71% of its surface. It is indispensable to the survival…
Secure Water Supply, Secure Future For Penang
7 min read
IN THE LUSH landscape of Penang, where the balance between urban expansion and nature conservation is delicately poised, the issue…
Reusing Wastewater: The Future of Sustainable Water Management in Malaysia
2 min read
OUR INDUSTRIES ARE key drivers of Malaysia’s economic growth, but they also create a significant demand for water. This…
Water Security is Everyone’s Responsibility
8 min read
Why can’t water security issues be solved by the government or the water distributor? This may seem like an easy problem to address—but no. In fact, it involves everyone, and we, the consumers, are wasting precious processed potable water.
PBAPP Takes on the Difficult Task of Securing Water for the Future
10 min read
RECENT WATER SUPPLY disruptions in Penang have left locals shaken, and questions about water security have become the talk of…
Water in Penang
5 min read
IN A RECENT workshop I attended, Abe Woo, a senior lecturer from Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Centre for Marine and…
Translator of Stories
10 min read
Reprinted from Pulau Pinang Magazine, “Convent Light Street” issue.
“As the government of the Straits colonies has officially announced Sundays…
Bencoolen: The Forgotten British Outpost
10 min read
IN THE HEART of Singapore’s bustling Central Business District, Bencoolen Street hums with activity. Locals and tourists alike traverse…
Fairhaven: An Unrealistic Optimistic Rendition of the Future
4 min read
CLIMATE FICTION IS, in general, any kind of literature that deals with the effects of climate change. It is often…
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