Penang Hill Festival 2026 Highlighting Natural And Cultural Heritage
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ON 17–19 JULY, Penang Hill once again welcomes the world to the Penang Hill Festival (PHF). Organised by Penang…
August 2026
The August Issue Is Out Now! This issue brings together stories of sporting passion, treasured collections, cultural preservation, and community initiatives, reflecting Penang’s vibrant spirit and evolving identity.
The Human Legacy Behind Penang's Heritage Brands
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Behind Penang’s heritage brands lies more than longevity alone, but a continual act of inheritance, adaptation and trust. From family-run eateries to old trading houses, their survival reflects how identity is preserved not through resisting change, but through refining it without losing coherence.
Sustainability Is Good, But Not Enough; Let’s Aim For Satisfiability
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This article highlights the paradox of sustainable development: while necessary, unchecked global “development” risks ecological collapse. Ooi Kee Beng argues this calls for a deeper shift beyond sustainability towards “satisfiability,” focusing on sufficiency, ethics, and collective well-being.
Merapoh: A Glimpse Into Malaysia's Ecotourism Future
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At the quiet edge of Pahang, Merapoh opens into one of the world’s oldest rainforests, where biodiversity, community and conservation converge. Here, ecotourism unfolds gently—less spectacle than possibility—offering Malaysia a rare blueprint for a more deliberate, living future.
Greening Penang’s Hotels: Wishful Thinking or Achievable Target?
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BY 2030, the Penang state government envisions an ambitious target of 80% of local hotels adopting green practices.[1] Tourism…
Design For Strength: From Built Structures To Resilient Living Systems
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IN OCTOBER, the Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Northern Chapter convened the World Architecture Day Symposium 2025 at the Penang Waterfront…
A Tale of Tourism In Two States: Sustainability Approaches For Penang And Sarawak
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ON 30 MARCH, the International Day of Zero Waste, the United Nations (UN) Environment Programme and UN Tourism launched the…
Separated Through Necessity? Gendered Segregation Among The Aged And Homeless
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Gender-segregated homes for Penang’s elderly poor reveal a quieter reality of ageing—where care is shaped by constraint, vulnerability and cultural unease. Beyond shelter and survival, they expose how loneliness, dignity and intimacy persist even at life’s margins, often unspoken but deeply present.
The Limits of Organised Inclusion: Some Insights From Engaged Youth In Penang
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“Young people are the leaders of tomorrow” is often spoken as affirmation, yet rarely matched by real influence today. Through the voices of four Penangites, this piece examines how inclusion without power leaves youth present—but still waiting at the margins of decision-making.
Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital: A Legacy of Hope And Love
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Born of Bishop Francis Chan’s final wish, Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital grew from a modest charitable home into a pillar of compassionate care in Penang. Sustained by faith, community and quiet sacrifice, its legacy endures as a testament to dignity in life’s final chapter.
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