Love in a Time of War
January 2020 Feature

Love in a Time of War

4 min read
The Garden of Evening Mists by celebrated Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng is a portal into a time when Malaya was fraught with distress: the Japanese Occupation has ended, but its effects are still keenly felt.
by Regina Hoo
Regina Hoo
A Future in Penang for the Film Industry
February 2020 Feature

A Future in Penang for the Film Industry

5 min read
It was not until 1963, when the television was introduced, that the local film industry truly experienced a shock; and with the introduction of coloured television and VHS in the 1970s, Malaysians realised they no longer needed to frequent the cinemas for movies.
by Izzuddin Ramli
Izzuddin Ramli
Time to Reinvest in Chinese Art
February 2020 Feature

Time to Reinvest in Chinese Art

5 min read
Chinese ink painting was once a focus of Penang’s Chinese community, especially among groups passionate for Chinese arts and culture, during the 30s and 40s. That was when artists from China still came to Penang, nourishing and inspiring the place.
by Nicole Chang
Nicole Chang
Of Angels and Unicorns
March 2020 Feature

Of Angels and Unicorns

5 min read
IN BUDGET 2019 the federal government introduced an annual RM20mil tax exemption incentive per company for investments in venture capital funds, or for angel in...
by Tony Yeoh
Tony Yeoh