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

From left to right: Former Perak Menteri Besar Mohamad Nizar Jamaluddin, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, Kelantan Menteri Besar Nik Aziz, Selangor Mente...

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 un...

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

Penang as economic hub of the regionPrime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak announced that the federal government intends to turn Penang into a regional...

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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 ministe...

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 Corpora- tion within a variety of positions....

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Pesta Pulau Pinang

2 min read

Every year, thousands of people flock to the Pesta site, drawn there by the bright lights, thrilling shows and good bargains at the Pesta Pulau Pinang. Penang S...

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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 d...

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng