Feature - Penang Monthly (Page 49)

Seri Talks

5 min read

Penang's efforts to move towards a high-income economy are experiencing a host of deep-rooted problems. Among these are the high turnover rates of local workers, the difficulties faced in recruiting and retaining skilled human capital...

by Richard Ho & Daniel Lee

Richard Ho

Gerakan’s legacy of ideas is at risk

5 min read

Parti Gerakan Rakyat (Gerakan) is regarded in Penang, once its power base, as a remnant from the past. There is little enthusiasm for the party that once govern...

by Neil Khor

Stories to stir the soul

8 min read

"People are waking up to the power of storytelling. It was something that was always there, but got buried for a while in our rush towards modernity."...

by Erica Choong

Erica Choong

Penang’s neglected industry

5 min read

The gold and jewellery industry in Penang was established almost 200 years ago by guilds founded by the Chinese, the Indians and the Indian Muslims.The state...

by Anna Ong

Anna Ong

Gender Parity Still A Distant Dream

6 min read

The 3GS conference highlighted the persistent gender gap in Malaysia, where societal expectations and structural barriers hinder women’s progress. Key recommendations include implementing a 30% gender quota for leadership roles.

by Chung Hosanna

Chung Hosanna

Recognising Penang’s Inherent Cosmopolitanism

3 min read

Penang, once a thriving regional hub, faces the challenge of overcoming insularity to tap into its rich cultural and economic heritage. Embracing its regional role can revitalise the state and foster growth.

by Abdur-Razzaq Lubis

Abdur-Razzaq Lubis

A Short History of The Khoo Kongsi

4 min read

The Khoo Kongsi complex, a historical gem in Penang, symbolises the perseverance of the Khoo clan in preserving their heritage. From its origins in 1835 to restoration efforts, it remains a testament to multiculturalism.

by Yong Check Yoon

Yong Check Yoon

Transforming Bus Stops To Transform City Living

6 min read

Transform bus stops into transit hubs to promote public transport. Integrating seating, shelter, and services, these hubs can become social spaces that enhance community engagement and support sustainable transport.

by Suzy Sulaiman

Suzy Sulaiman

Saving Tanjung Tokong

9 min read

Kampung Tanjung Tokong, older than George Town, is Penang’s last coastal urban village—its 300-year-old living heritage now under threat from luxury development and a long battle over land rights.

by Wazir Jahan Karim

Wazir Jahan Karim

A-G’s report on Penang’s financial status Positive feedback with some concerns

4 min read

Despite the positive response from the Auditor-General regarding Penang’s financial statement and financial management, it is nevertheless important to un...

by Ong Wooi Leng

Palm Oil Remains Key Export For Malaysia

4 min read

The palm oil industry has been in existence in Malaysia for more than a hundred years. The palm originated in West Africa, and it was the British who first brought it to Malaya in the 1870s.

by Rafiq Idris

Rafiq Idris

Before Palm Oil, There Was Coconut Oil...

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Coconuts turned out to be the only crop successfully cultivated on a large scale on the island, contributing considerably to the economy for almost one century. Why and how did coconuts become such as an important commercial crop in Penang?

by Dr. Wong Yee Tuan