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Penang:  An Ideal Destination  For Peace Dialogues
Feature August 2026

Penang: An Ideal Destination For Peace Dialogues

3 min read
As global conflicts intensify, Penang is emerging as a place for dialogue, understanding and peace-building. Discover why its history, diversity and civic values position the state as a meaningful venue for conversations that bridge divides and advance justice.
by Ian McIntyre
Ian McIntyre
Of Blind Boxes And Trading Cards: Gaming The Economy Of Desire
Feature August 2026

Of Blind Boxes And Trading Cards: Gaming The Economy Of Desire

5 min read
From Labubu to Pokémon cards, blind boxes have transformed collecting into a booming consumer economy. Driven by scarcity, surprise and social influence, the thrill of the chase is reshaping spending habits—and changing how brands sell everyday products.
by Yeong Pey Jung
Yeong Pey Jung
We Need To Talk: Artists’ Rights And The Quest For Intellectual Property
Feature August 2026

We Need To Talk: Artists’ Rights And The Quest For Intellectual Property

6 min read
LAST YEAR, Ernest Zacharevic’s solo exhibition at Cultprint gallery, We Need to Talk, engaged local creatives and the public…
by Nicole Chang
Nicole Chang
Bukit Tangga Batu: Exploring The Hilly Hinterland Of Sungai Bakap
Feature August 2026

Bukit Tangga Batu: Exploring The Hilly Hinterland Of Sungai Bakap

4 min read
Just minutes from Sungai Bakap lies Bukit Tangga Batu, or “Stone Dragon Hill”—a scenic hike through orchards, rocky outcrops and panoramic ridges. Discover one of Seberang Perai’s lesser-known trails, where nature, local culture and rewarding views come together.
by Rexy Prakash Chacko
Rexy Prakash Chacko
Koe Ewe Teik And The Origins Of Football’s Red And Yellow Card System
August 2026 Feature

Koe Ewe Teik And The Origins Of Football’s Red And Yellow Card System

7 min read
From Penang Free School student to FIFA leader, Koe Ewe Teik helped inspire football’s iconic red and yellow card system. His remarkable journey of resilience, integrity and service left a lasting legacy that continues to shape the world’s most popular sport.
by Dr. Suresraj Therambarajoo
Dr. Suresraj Therambarajoo
Eyeing Traditional Chinese Architecture And Heritage Building Conservation In George Town
Feature July 2026

Eyeing Traditional Chinese Architecture And Heritage Building Conservation In George Town

5 min read
GEORGE TOWN IS a living testimony to multicultural heritage and influence. These are reflected in the unique architecture, culture and…
by Dr. Tan Chin Ling
Dr. Tan Chin Ling
Future Proofing An Ancestral  District  Association
Feature July 2026

Future Proofing An Ancestral District Association

6 min read
FOR THE LONGEST time, I viewed Penang’s Chinese ancestral district associations, or huiguan, with a heavy dose of scepticism.…
by Wong Kim Fei
Wong Kim Fei
Rethinking Industrial  Heritage: Charcoal As Black Gold In  Kuala Sepetang
Feature July 2026

Rethinking Industrial Heritage: Charcoal As Black Gold In Kuala Sepetang

5 min read
BOATS NEGOTIATE MANGROVE-LINED waterways towards the Sepetang’s river-mouth, the smell of charcoal from domed kilns permeating the…
by William Tham
William Tham
The Quiet Discipline Behind The Music: Meeting Pianist Vincent Ong
Feature July 2026

The Quiet Discipline Behind The Music: Meeting Pianist Vincent Ong

6 min read
“DEDICATION” IS OFTEN used generously, almost casually, in the world of classical music. For Vincent Ong, dedication seems self-evident…
by Deborah Kay Yen Lin
Deborah Kay Yen Lin
Traces Of The Pear Garden In Penang: The Forgotten Pat Woh Tong Common Grave
Feature July 2026

Traces Of The Pear Garden In Penang: The Forgotten Pat Woh Tong Common Grave

5 min read
SINCE THE 1990S, demand for Chinese street opera has declined sharply from its heyday as both popular entertainment and part…
by Pek Wee Chuen
Pek Wee Chuen
Ta Kam Hong Much More Than Just A Guild For Goldsmiths
Feature July 2026

Ta Kam Hong Much More Than Just A Guild For Goldsmiths

4 min read
ALL THAT GLITTERS is not gold, yet Penang has long drawn generations of goldsmiths, carpenters and craftsmen to its shores.…
by Carolyn Khor
Carolyn Khor
Minute But Mighty: Getting To Know The Penang San Kiang Association
Feature July 2026

Minute But Mighty: Getting To Know The Penang San Kiang Association

5 min read
THE RELATIVELY UNFAMILIAR Penang San Kiang Association deserves an introduction. San Kiang (三江, lit., “three rivers”) initially included communities with…
by Chai Qin Wen
Chai Qin Wen
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