Why Change Has Not Been Possible
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Mahathir (seated, third from left) with (from left) Parti Amanah Negara deputy president Salahuddin Ayub, PKR vice-president Shamsul Iskandar, PAS MP Mahfuz O...
An Arts Agenda for Penang
15 min read
There have been many art societies in Penang throughout its history. It was as early as 1920, for example, that Penang Impressionists was formed.
Building Penang, Inspiring Malaysia
39 min read
In honour of Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu who passed away in November 2010, Penang Economic Monthly presents in this issue a list of articles on the second chief minister of Penang (1969–1990).
The Creative Industries as Cultural and Economic Catalyst
8 min read
In the normal practice of evaluating education through measurables and eventual market worth, the need to encourage creativity in students is often neglected as it is considered to be a talent that is inert, and not one which can be developed.
Penang's Industrial Parks Surge in Global Prominence
7 min read
WITH THE TWIN blessings of geography and demography, Penang has been able to enjoy a deeply-etched history as a trading hub; first as a free port and then a Fre...
Health Science and Technology: Transforming How We Keep Fit
9 min read
FITNESS GIZMOS, ranging from smartphone applications (apps) to trackers, are a marvellous invention. For sedentary devotees, these inspire a much-needed behavou...
Penang: A Home for Persons with Disabilities
8 min read
THE PENANG STATE government works contemporaneously with the federal government to provide aid and assistance for citizens in need.A top priority category is...
Get to Know Your Civil Rights
13 min read
THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY 2020, Penang Monthly conducted a survey on Penangites’ awareness of their rights as Malaysian citizens. The survey centred around thre...
Making Women in Politics a Norm
10 min read
A WOMAN’S INITIATION into politics is as crucial as it is demanding. In celebration of International Women’s Day, Penang Monthly sits down over Zoom...
Fort Cornwallis: A Symbol of Fortitude More than of Conflict
12 min read
Crowds using the fort’s elevated glacis wall to get a better view of the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Penang in 1869.FORT CORNWALLIS IS und...
Youths Learn that a Crisis is a Time of Positive and Negative Change
9 min read
From colleagues to friends. Farhanah enjoys a morning workout with her colleagues from Vouk Hotel Suites. Photo: Farhanah AzizanFarhanah (second from ri...
Penang Goes Public - Making Space Open and Welcoming
12 min read
Public spaces help build a community, diverse as individuals may be, by being areas that are welcoming, safe, relaxing, comforting, social; and encouraging of various activities.