In Response to “Who Gets to Cook Penang’s Iconic Dishes” By Carolyn Khor
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ON A RECENT trip to George Town, I took a break after an afternoon of wandering the narrow streets to…
September 2025
This September, we explore Seberang Perai Selatan. Our stories cover Nibong Tebal’s Teochew heritage and sugar legacy, Batu Kawan’s evolution into a township, Penang’s waste challenges at Pulau Burung, the brackish rivers of the south, and the communities that shape the district today.
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A Tale of Two Coastal Cities: There is Much Penang Can Learn From Tongyeong’s Marine Conservation Efforts
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FOR CENTURIES, coastal cities have thrived at the intersection of human civilisation and the natural world, drawing their identity, economy…
Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicles: The Best Option For Penang
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Compared to cities like KL, proximity within Penang and its narrow streets result in a high number of two-wheelers. If done well, 2WEVs could be used for last-mile connectivity, bridging the gap between public transport and final destinations.
IKEA Malaysia Leads In Adoption Of EVs
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BY 2030, IKEA Malaysia aspires to have fully electrified its last-mile deliveries, or to have adopted other sustainable transport solutions…
How Much Energy Are We Consuming?
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The National Energy Policy aims to establish a sustainable, secure and affordable energy future by outlining progressive goals across multiple phrases.
Sustainable Energy Transition: The Case Of KL
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MALAYSIA IS COMMITTED to fulfilling its global climate goals. This includes making our cities and human settlements more carbon neutral…
Towards An Age-friendly State By 2027
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PENANG WILL BE the first state in Malaysia to have an aged population; according to a report published by Penang…
Penang's Unique Languages Under Threat
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IN THE BUSTLING Air Itam market area, the air thrums with a symphony of voices. A hawker calls out in…
George Town’s Chulias and Their Forgotten Legacy
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THE TAMIL MUSLIM community in George Town, also known as Chulias, arrived from Kedah, the main destination for Muslim traders…
Simple Tools for Taming Your Prejudices
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I AM STRONGLY convinced that as long as children continue to be brought up to learn behaviours and imbibe ideas…
ART That Heals: H3RO Sedekad Connects Visitors to Familial Roots and Bonds
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H3RO SEDEKAD (H3RO: A Decade) is an experiential portal that artfully invites visitors to reconnect with their roots. Co-created and…
Protecting Women: An Overview of Women’s Legal Rights in Southeast Asia
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“‘WHY DO MEN feel threatened by women?’ I asked a male friend of mine… ‘They’re afraid women will laugh…
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