Feature - Penang Monthly (Page 40)

The Elaborate Meaning of the Indian Marriage Necklace

7 min read

JEWELLERY CAN mean many things, all the more so if placed in their traditional contexts.In the Indian tradition, the Rig Veda, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and...

by Preveena Balakrishnan

Prostitutes in Penang: A Life Often Filled with Fear and Violence

6 min read

The “princess”, was a human-trafficked victim sold to brothel houses at a tender age. These girls suffered deplorable conditions; in exchange for basic food and accommodation, they were forced into prostitution and were treated as personal belongings and slaves by the brothel-keepers.

by Dr. Kuah Li Feng

Uniting Communities Through Sports and Traditions

2 min read

The organisation of groups of people with similar goals have long been a key aspect in human interaction and social functions – it is also what sports clubs are founded upon.

by Dr. Beh May Ting

Negaraku: The Sonic Totem of the Nusantara (Part Two)

4 min read

THE ATMOSPHERE WAS abuzz as the resonant “Merdeka” call rang in the newly built Stadium Merdeka. It was 1957. Malaya, the newly independent nation, needed not o...

by Shazlin Hamzah

eSports in Malaysia: What Awaits Competitive Gaming?

5 min read

WHEN LAN GAMING cybercafes first emerged in the early 2000s, they were all the rage. They provided a social and competitive environment for gamers to gather and...

by Alexander Fernandez

Virtual Teaching Must Remain Relevant Post-Covid

4 min read

Virtual or online learning has been around for quite a while. Unfortunately, it was never extensively tapped into until the pandemic hit and forced teachers and students to look for a different way to continue teaching and learning, as traditional methods were not possible anymore.

by Sarah Yeoh

What is Penang Doing Right?

2 min read

Compiled by Iylia De SilvaPenang leaves a lasting impression on all who visit, captivating tourists and locals with its stunning natural beauty and diverse cult...

by Iylia De Silva

Risk Management in Sports

5 min read

NOWADAYS, WE ARE all encouraged to live an active lifestyle, through exercise generally, i.e., any movements that contribute towards our physical and emotional...

by Terrence Chee

Empowering Coaches Empowers Sport Personalities

5 min read

FOR A COUNTRY with a population of 33 million, Malaysia has had quite an impact in the world of sports with notable achievements in badminton, squash, hockey, c...

by Ivan Ng

Critical Shifts Needed in Malaysia’s Economic Thinking

4 min read

LABOUR IS FINITE, especially in the context of Malaysia which has not had a demographic dividend since two decades ago. Malaysian employers and policy makers ne...

by Liew Chin Tong

Bleisure Travel: A Highly Promising Tourism Sector for Penang

4 min read

BUSINESS AND LEISURE travel, also known as bleisure, is where a person travels for work but also takes time to enjoy the destination for leisure activities. Thi...

by Vikneswaran Nair

Creative Commute

2 min read

Compiled by Iylia De SilvaPublic transportation in Penang is often overlooked by residents who rely on personal cars - except the elderly, foreigners and perhap...

by Iylia De Silva