Feature - Penang Monthly

The Digital Divide Among Seniors Has Changed From Having Access To Gaining Assurance

4 min read

The pandemic pushed seniors online, revealing a digital divide. Programs like DahDigital helped older Malaysians gain skills and confidence—but also exposed them to online scams, showing that digital inclusion requires both access and safety.

by Ng Kwang Ming

We Need To Care For The Carers

5 min read

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE often seen as pillars of strength, calm under pressure and endlessly compassionate. Yet, behind the white coats…

by Nisha Kumaravel

Managing An Ageing Society Is A Holistic Undertaking

5 min read

In Penang, ageing often means isolation despite financial security. True active ageing requires mobility, social connection, and support for both seniors and caregivers, so longevity is matched by quality of life.

by Ian McIntyre

Finding Love Again In Old Age

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Zainal and Rohani’s late-life marriage in Seberang Perai proves that companionship is essential at any age. Beyond physical activity, emotional bonds protect against loneliness and enrich the daily rhythm of older life.

by Nidhal Mujahid

Nidhal Mujahid

Baby Goh: Ages Forward Through Purpose And Community

3 min read

As health improves and lifespans lengthen, ageing is being reimagined. Baby Goh’s sustained work in business and community life shows that growing older can mean recalibrating—not receding.

by Engel Cheoh

GTLF: When Writers Converge In George Town

5 min read

“WE LIVE IN a world of myths and memories, in that grey area where we choose our facts and our…

by Carolyn Khor

The Freedom And Precarity of The Nomadic: On Carving Out Sites For The Ephemeral And The Invisible

5 min read

A reflection on curating performance-based practice.

by Vanini Belarmino

Tenby Schools: Future-Proofing The Young

5 min read

Many parents still think quality education is the imparting of knowledge in a manner that produces excellent examination results. Others would comment that quality education is an effective, inclusive and all-round learning experience that prepares children for life.

by Rachel Yeoh

The Challenging Journey For Women Representation In Malaysian Politics

4 min read

SINCE THE Beijing Platform for Action was formalised in 1995, governments have strived to meet the minimum threshold of 30%…

by Yeong Pey Jung

Penang’s Bookstores Provide Precious Space for Culture and Companionship

5 min read

Across Penang, these reading spaces differ in scale, philosophy and operation. Yet, all share a commitment to something increasingly rare—a space to be.

by Aqilla Latif

Tropical Spice Garden: A Sanctuary for Rediscovering Nature and Personal Space

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Katharine believes that the garden’s success in drawing in crowds from both the community and foreign visitors could not have been made possible without a very passionate, 20-strong team.

by Pan Yi Chieh

A Mall is Not a Third Place and-KOMTAR is Not a Mall

10 min read

For many today, KOMTAR is scarcely noticed. Few recall the Great World Park, old cinemas, schools or the kang-a-kiⁿ road that once shaped this part of the city. What was once Penang’s organically grown civic heart has narrowed into a place most visit only every few years—to renew a passport.

by Tjer Hong Ngo