The Kopitiam: The Hearths Of Penang
3 min read
Apart from filling bellies, a kopitiam serves as a venue for tête-à-têtes, which more often than not turn into friendly group discussions—“coffee shop talk”.
The Remarkable Resurgence of Penang’s Hindu Endowment Board
6 min read
When Pakatan Rakyat took power in Penang in 2008, they inherited an underperforming Hindu Endowment Board (HEB) that was generating a mere RM3,000 a month in in...
Going Back to Nature Comes Naturally
9 min read
No Horsing AroundWhen Wan Adam was five years old, he would frequently pass by a signboard advertising horse-riding at the Tanjung Country Club when on car jo...
Where Students Return to be Teachers
5 min read
Established in 1955 as a Chinese independent mission school, SMJK Sacred Heart in Balik Pulau lies ensconced on church grounds, in a rural setting where time se...
Durians are a Growing Industry
7 min read
Green AcresIt was 2009 when Eric Chong and his wife Kim Wong purchased their orchard after stumbling upon it during a hike. Covering 16 acres, Green Acres is...
Balik Pulau – Where Cottage Industries Still Survive
6 min read
Faridah’s Kuih BahuluCrispy on the outside and soft on the inside, kuih bahulu is a local favourite. The cake also plays a significant role in many cele...
A New Lease of Life for Rumah Kampung
4 min read
Balik Pulau always holds unique experiences for me. The sight of the paddy fields, coconut trees, picturesque beaches and its gracious residents have never fail...
Memories of a Reserve Currency Collapse
6 min read
As the ringgit tests multi-year lows and I hear people talk about the coming collapse of the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency, I look back to my...
The Changing Harbour Front
11 min read
It was inevitable that George Town should evolve beyond its role as a harbour and centre of maritime trade. The historic port, which once greeted the ancestors...
Rice Miller: A Projection of Penang’s Pioneer Spirit
10 min read
The hotel lobby.Residence living room.Located right in the heart of the inner city, facing the old jetties that sustained many of Penang...
Penang and Kuching Redefine Malaysia’s Urban Cool
5 min read
Saying that Penang and Kuching have a lot in common can disorientate – they sit at two separate ends of the nation, with an ocean of differences in betwee...
A Pulsating Play that is a Stroll of Rediscovery
4 min read
Singaporeans Lim Yu-Beng and Tan Kheng Hua are no strangers to Malaysians – especially Tan, who is famously known as Margaret Phua from the long-running h...
