Walking Through Penang’s Lesser Hill Range—The Trans Nine Peaks
7 min read
MENTION HILLS ON Penang Island, and Penang Hill and its greater range comes to mind; this starts at the southwest…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.