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Finding My Way Back to Ladakh-and to Myself
May 2025 Feature

Finding My Way Back to Ladakh-and to Myself

7 min read
Penang blends island beauty and cultural vibrancy, while Ladakh contrasts bustling Leh with a tranquil countryside shaped by farming, herding and Tibetan Buddhism.
by Lim Jin Young
Lim Jin Young
The Evolving Identities of Craft Artists in Taiwan and George Town
May 2025 Feature

The Evolving Identities of Craft Artists in Taiwan and George Town

6 min read
Kenny Loh’s story is particularly remarkable—of Penang Baba Nyonya descent, he transitioned from nutrition to fashion design, mastering Nyonya embroidery through self-learning. He is now a fashion designer dedicated to preserving Baba Nyonya culture.
by Yuwen Tsai
Yuwen Tsai
Towards a Sustainable Water Services Industry
May 2025 Feature

Towards a Sustainable Water Services Industry

5 min read
Since its inception, PAAB has invested in numerous projects across Peninsular Malaysia. As of December 2024, the organization has successfully completed or invested in projects worth more than RM7.47bil.
by Penang Monthly
Penang Monthly
Do Your Homework Before Taking a Seat In The Boardroom
May 2025 Feature

Do Your Homework Before Taking a Seat In The Boardroom

4 min read
WHEN N, a female engineer in her late 20s was offered a directorship in a company she had barely heard…
by Estelle MN
Estelle MN
US-Imposed Tariffs May Advance ASEAN Economic Integration
May 2025 Feature

US-Imposed Tariffs May Advance ASEAN Economic Integration

5 min read
Since 5 April, every Malaysian product shipped to the US is stamped with at least a 10% duty; and from 9 April, a 24% rate, with some exemptions.
by Ian McIntyre
Ian McIntyre
Farms of the Future Are Emerging from Penang
May 2025 Feature

Farms of the Future Are Emerging from Penang

5 min read
Kebun Kita(R), launched in 2020 at the Penang Digital Library, is Penang’s first self-sustaining urban farm, courtesy of the innovative technology provided by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).
by Madeliene Tan
Madeliene Tan
Seaweed as a Pillar for Aquaculture and Food Security
May 2025 Feature

Seaweed as a Pillar for Aquaculture and Food Security

6 min read
Although 44% of Malaysia’s aquaculture output in terms of tonnage is seaweed,it doesn’t seem like farmed seaweed made it in our dishes—but let’s look at the edible weeds from the sea.
by Annette Jaya Ram &  Dr. Abe Woo Sau Pinn
Annette Jaya Ram Dr. Abe Woo Sau Pinn
The Joyous Opportunity  for Interest
May 2025 Feature

The Joyous Opportunity for Interest

4 min read
Ooi Kee Beng’s living bookshelf reveals the many lives he has touched and aspired to—historian, writer, artist—each spine a testament to his enduring curiosity and spirit.
by Cian Sacker Ooi
Cian Sacker Ooi
Ooi Kee Beng at ISEAS: Ideas, Innovation and Inspiration
May 2025 Feature

Ooi Kee Beng at ISEAS: Ideas, Innovation and Inspiration

3 min read
Ooi Kee Beng spent over a decade at ISEAS, where his leadership, prolific academic work, and dedication to research left a lasting impact on the Institute and the region's scholarship.
by Francis Hutchinson
Francis Hutchinson
When The Waters Recede: Walking to Batu Ferringhi Isle
May 2025 Feature Peaks and Parks

When The Waters Recede: Walking to Batu Ferringhi Isle

6 min read
Often called Lover’s Isle by locals, Batu Ferringhi—or Foreigner’s Rock—is the very isle that lent its name to the long stretch of coastline beside it, now one of Penang’s tourist attractions.
by Rexy Prakash Chacko
Rexy Prakash Chacko
Aquaculture Can Ensure Food Security For Penang
May 2025 Feature

Aquaculture Can Ensure Food Security For Penang

5 min read
In 2017, Penang Institute did a study on the agriculture sector. According to an executive summary by Negin Vaghefi, aquaculture has become increasingly important due to rising population and income driving demand for fish.
by Ian McIntyre
Ian McIntyre
Securing a Future for Malaysia's Paddy Farming
May 2025 Feature

Securing a Future for Malaysia's Paddy Farming

5 min read
Malaysian paddy farming is confronted by a myriad of issues endangering its endurance and feasibility, notably in Penang, where city growth and financial progress have altered the farming terrain.
by Hajar Ariff
Hajar Ariff
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