January 2011 - Penang Monthly

SERI seeks to offer policy alternatives

6 min read

There are think tanks, and there are think tanks. Penang’s own think tank, the Socio-Economic and Environmental Research Institute (SERI), is seeking to differentiate itself by playing a role as not just the state’s preeminent think tank, but also as “devil’s advocate”.

by Regina William

Regina William

Tighter cooperation between Pakatan Rakyat-run states

6 min read

The mass media tends to drown out the steady progress of what the Pakatan Rakyat state governments are actually doing on a daily basis. Their learning curve on gaining power at state level was no doubt steep, but where policies are concerned, their achievements have been impressive.

by Penang Monthly

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 understand to what extent the current government spends its resources.

by Ong Wooi Leng

Raising Komtar

5 min read

The records show that the Komplex Tun Abdul Razak's (Komtar) tower at its completion in 1985 was the tallest building in Asia - and Malaysia of course.

by Rosalind Chua

Rosalind Chua

Lim Chong Eu Revisited

16 min read

Those who worked with and knew Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu share their recollections of Penang's former Chief Minister.

by Jeffrey Hardy Quah & Rosalind Chua

Rosalind Chua

Penang's news

3 min read

A snapshot of everything happening in Penang now!

by Penang Monthly

Building Penang, Inspiring Malaysia

39 min read

In honour of Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu who passed away in November 2010, Penang Economic Monthly presents in this issue a list of articles on the second chief minister of Penang (1969–1990).

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng

CEO insights “Expectations drive organisations”

5 min read

OOI BOON CHYE has had over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, of which, 25 were spent in Intel Corporation within a variety of positions.

by Poh Heem Heem

Poh Heem Heem

Pesta Pulau Pinang

2 min read

The Pesta was the brainchild of the late Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu. It was first started in December 1970 at Esplanade as part of an effort to create a healthy environment for businesses during a period of high unemployment, and the investment climate in Penang was not at its best, to put it mildly.

by Penang Monthly

Taking Penang Studies seriously

2 min read

Like most new countries founded after colonialism’s fall, Malaysia lacks good historical studies about itself that are based on solid empirical data. No doubt, some do exist, but they tend to emerge at certain fixed levels.

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng