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…
Pulau Pinang and Its Malay Beginnings
10 min read
THE ORIGINAL COMMUNITY in Pulau Pinang was indigenous or Malay-Muslim, similar to the case in any state or region on…
The Chip War: A Wide Window of Opportunity for Malaysia
8 min read
SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION HAS emerged as the latest geopolitical battleground, replacing oil as the 21st century’s strategic resource. This new…
Taking Penang's Street Food Global
12 min read
The Michelin Guide started listing Penang food establishments in 2023. Since then, two Penang restaurants have been awarded one star, 32 are listed as Bib Gourmand Restaurants and another 35 as Michelin Selected.
Secure Water Supply, Secure Future For Penang
7 min read
IN THE LUSH landscape of Penang, where the balance between urban expansion and nature conservation is delicately poised, the issue…
Endorsing Wanderlust: Travel to Live, Travel to Learn
10 min read
A BABY SHOULD cry at birth. It must be traumatic being born, after all. The compressing comfort of the womb…
Charting Malaysia’s Recent Education Journey
8 min read
MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY (NEP), the guiding system since 1988, emphasises fostering well-rounded individuals for a united and progressive…
Spaces, Vigour and Funding: Keeping George Town’s History Palpable
10 min read
CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION of the highest order descended upon the streets of George Town in July 2008 as it was conferred the honorary title of World Herit...
NGOs in Penang: A Heritage of Passionate Caring
10 min read
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOS) are widely recognised as essential components of a thriving society and are often very intricately woven into a society’s...
Do Malaysian Films Have a Future?
8 min read
Badrul Hisham Ismail is the director and screenwriter of Maryam Pagi Ke Malam, a 2023 film about a Muslim woman’s struggles with religious bureaucracy and socie...
The Heat is Here to Stay: Surviving Climate Change is in Penang’s Own Hands
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“SHE IS HOT” exclaimed a male student, gaining immediate attention in my scientific lab. They clamoured to his monitor only to be disappointed to see that their...
Penang for Everyone—Inclusion Needs Changes in Mindset
8 min read
PENANG IS KNOWN for its old-time charm, even as rising skyscrapers punctuate the expanse of its skies. Its landscape is quickly changing with the introduction o...
