June 2015

Keeping the Orphans Safe

5 min read

Situated along Penang’s Jalan Scotland, the Ramakrishna Ashrama has come a long way since it was founded in 1938. This orphanage survived World War II and the Japanese Occupation of Malaya.

by Emilia Ismail

The History of Bukit Mertajam Part I – From Agrarian Village to Economic Hub

6 min read

In Part I of this two-part series, we shall see how Bukit Mertajam grew to become a population, economic and transport hub by the early 20th century.

by Nicholas Chan

Something fishy in Kampung Sungai Udang

3 min read

A visit to Nibong Tebal is never complete without dropping by Kampung Sungai Udang. This fishermen’s village is located at the end of Sungai Kerian towards the Straits of Malacca.

by Ivan Lim

It is very sad that the state of Penang is being ignored in the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020). None of the infrastructure projects the Penang government presented for financial support has been accepted by the federal government.

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng

Keeping the Orphans Safe

The History of Bukit Mertajam Part I – From Agrarian Village to Economic Hub

Something fishy in Kampung Sungai Udang

Noses Don’t Grow Back