Feature - Penang Monthly (Page 126)

Long May They Hawk

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These photos are a tribute to the hawkers of Penang – many of whom have supplied good food for generations and, in more subtle ways, glimpses of their culture, language and history. This series of portraits is a celebration of their variety and omnipresence in our society.

by Jonathan Lim

Cows and the City

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Caring for a herd of 50 dairy cattle is no easy feat. For cousins M. Meharaj Servai, 25, M. Paandiy Muthu, 19, and B. Revinraj, 17, the opportunity it offers to...

by Regina Hoo

Suicides are a Social Ill

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On July 8, 2016 my friend jumped from the 15th floor of his apartment block. We were buddies in primary school and lived in the same neighbourhood – one t...

by Ooi Kok Hin

Facing Death and Surviving Grief

12 min read

Talking about Death and DyingAll of us are going to die – there are no exceptions. But talking to people who are about to die about dying is no easy thi...

by Emilia Ismail

Helping the Handicapped and their Helpers

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Projections indicate that by 2030, Malaysia will be in the category of ageing nations, with older persons constituting more than 15% of the population.1 In this...

by Elizabeth Su

Charity Starts at Home for the Aged

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The women were smiling broadly when we walked past the row of beds, excited to have visitors to talk to.“I take a lot of medicine because my leg hurts,&...

by Ooi Kok Hin

Helping Asean Friends in Need

7 min read

Over the years, Malaysia seems to have become more vulnerable to natural disasters, perhaps as a result of climate change. Extreme weather events have become co...

by Dr. Lee Khiam Jin

The Word and the World(Part One)

12 min read

Transmitting Culture through TranslationTranslators are the unsung heroes of the literary world. Their products are widely enjoyed and consumed but their names...

by Izzuddin Ramli

Smart Local Governance Brings Services to Remote Townships

4 min read

In today’s world, the Internet is a basic way of communication in urban areas; with a speedy and stable Internet, distance can be overcome. Yet, this is n...

by Tso Chen-Dong

Tso Chen-Dong

Hot Cafes at Raja Uda

6 min read

To most Penangites, Raja Uda is associatedwith local street food fares, such as tom yum noodles and yong tau foo. But in recent times, a number of quirky cafes...

by Sarah Yeoh

Sarah Yeoh

Taking a Goddess for a Bath

3 min read

At dawn on February 22, the 120-year-old Sri Singhamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang buzzes with activity. It is the day of the Teppa Tiruvizla, the 43rd floating chariot festival.

by Priscilla Prasanthi

A Record of Penang’s Love of Popular Music

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It may be hard to believe, but once upon a time, Malaysia had women with silky, permed hair and short skirts shaking to the rhythms of Western rock ‘n’ roll. For this reason, the existence of popular music in the country has often been dismissed by those concerned with “moral decadence”.

by Marco Ferrarese & Chan Kit Yeng