April 2013 - Penang Monthly

Early Days in Balik Pulau

10 min read

The history of Balik Pulau has been a continuous source of controversy. The following “eyewitness” account and maps may perhaps settle some of the argument and open up new avenues for discussion.

by Marcus Langdon

A Perfect Italian Lunch

3 min read

It’s always hard to find a great place for a business lunch. Somewhere not too stuffy, but still with good ambience. Somewhere with great food, and servic...

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Who says people in Penang are conservative when it comes to food? Well, less and less are saying that. A new fare adding its fragrance to our streets is the burger, and one of the pioneering joints is Marshall’s.

by Amanda Yeoh

Seeking Inspiration in Balik Pulau

6 min read

Idyllic Balik Pulau, the last natural sanctuary on Penang Island, is evolving into a resort for artists.Several artists have started moving there to be far, f...

by Ooi Kok Chuen

Angkor Wat – Heaven on Earth

5 min read

Four out of over 3,000 apsaras carved into the walls of Angkor Wat.Carved corridor at Angkor Wat.From the ninth to the 12th century, the...

by Sumitra Selvaraj

Kid Stuff

4 min read

Robots made of Lego? Kids building their own motors? Water rockets blasting off towards the sun in defiance of Granny Gravity’s eternal pull? That’s...

by Jeffrey Hardy Quah

Nowhere to Run – Victims of Domestic Violence Need Our Help

7 min read

At one point during the interview, Dr Prema Devaraj shakes her head in dismay and this makes me consider if the question I just asked her was off-limits. &ldquo...

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What Will a Second Term Mean for Penang and Selangor?

5 min read

Over the last five years, Selangor and Penang have experienced significant changes under new state governments. But despite the innovative policies implemented,...

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Penang Paradigm

9 min read

The present stagnation of the Malaysian economy cannot in truth be blamed on the Global Financial Crisis that broke out in September 2008 and on the slow recove...

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One Billion and Rising

3 min read

In Malaysia, police statistics in 20101 show that eight reports on domestic violence and 17 on sexual violence are made daily. These shocking numbers show that...

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Gurney Drive Must be Improved

4 min read

Gurney Drive came into being in 1934. The surrounding real estate was a choice area for the affluent to live; the sea water was clean and the sandy beach, invit...

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The Sabah-Sulu Crisis Threatens The Palm Oil Supply Chain

7 min read

Since about February 9, 2013, there have been several landings by militant gangs armed with sophisticated weaponry (including M-16s and rocket launchers) in Lahad Datu, and the outbreak of fighting in the coastal zone in the eastern part of Sabah.

by Khor Yu Leng

Khor Yu Leng