What is Penang Doing Right?
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Compiled by Iylia De SilvaPenang leaves a lasting impression on all who visit, captivating tourists and locals with its stunning natural beauty and diverse cult...
February 2026
Our latest issue explores how third places—from bookstores and gardens to KOMTAR—shape community life in Penang, while reflecting on sustainability, inclusion, and the island’s rich history.
Can We Be Playful About Sport?
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ALL SOCIALLY-INCLINED animals start life by crying for food. Beyond that, they seek safety and comfort. After that, the need to train their bodies for the futur...
An Exciting Age for Penang’s Manufacturing Sector
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With the current global landscape, Penang is well positioned to contribute towards the exciting growth of the global E&E industry. The East versus West technological competition has provided Penang with a golden opportunity to be a neutral supply hub for both competitors.
Briskly Walking With Hannah Yeoh Towards a Sporting Nation
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ON 6 MARCH, exactly 100 days since Hannah Yeoh took over the Ministry of Youth and Sports portfolio, Penang Monthly spoke to her in her office in the House of P...
Risk Management in Sports
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NOWADAYS, WE ARE all encouraged to live an active lifestyle, through exercise generally, i.e., any movements that contribute towards our physical and emotional...
Continuing Penang’s Supply of World Sport Champions
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WHEN PLAYING FOOTBALL on the streets as a young lad, I always attempted to achieve Ronaldinho’s elastico or Ronaldo’s shimmy. Every kid in my neighbourhood was...
Empowering Coaches Empowers Sport Personalities
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FOR A COUNTRY with a population of 33 million, Malaysia has had quite an impact in the world of sports with notable achievements in badminton, squash, hockey, c...
PSDC Collaborates With Inari to Power Up Penang's Semiconductor Future
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THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY has revolutionised communication, created new industries and jobs, and advanced technology in key areas such as medical devices; it a...
EVENTS IN MAY
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COMEDYStand-up comedians Kavin Jay, Kuah Jenhan, Andrew Netto, Phoon Chi Ho, Rizal van Geyzal, and a new addition, their old friend Papi Zak, will be bringing t...
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Book Review: The Best of Malaysian Short Fiction in English 2010-2020, Exploring the Faculty of Malaysia’s Fictioneers
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In The Best of Malaysian Short Fiction in English 2010–2020, each of the 19 stories seems to answer the question of what makes a short story successful in its own way, constantly challenging and reshaping the reader’s expectations.
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