Cartoons Fuelled by Farce
7 min read
I want to send a clear message to the aggressors – they can ban my cartoons, they can ban my books...
The Art of Nature Preservation
3 min read
Green Dream by Joelle Saint-Arnoult.Mother Earth by Gabriela Garza-Lainez.Global Warming by Lucia Quiros.They are artists, and they love natur...
Why Indies Who Pursue Love Matter in the Big Money World of Travel
6 min read
Each time I return to Penang, I discover a new and interesting business set up by yet another entrepreneur out to make a difference on the island. Thi...
Coworking Brings Connections to Cherish
7 min read
The advantages of working in a shared space can be plenty. Penang Monthly speaks to three coworkers about the many social and individual benefits they...
Techies Helping Others To Help Themselves
4 min read
We all know that Industry 4.0 is changing work processes and demanding new skillsets. This has led many local firms to work at reskilling and upskilli...
Need for Speed: Penang’s Broadband Dilemma
7 min read
It was not too long ago when the modem sang a dial-up tune every time I wanted to connect to the internet. Mum’s occasional phone call meant tha...
After a Year in Power, Has Pakatan Harapan Learnt Enough to Save Malaysia from Itself?
4 min read
The big debate in Malaysia one year after the change in government on May 9, 2018, concerns the unfolding nature of Pakatan Harapan (PH).No one seriously doub...
Do You Remember Having a Memory?
2 min read
Have you noticed that one easy way to look cool nowadays is to carry a book with you? It can sit leisurely in your hand or be lightly squeezed under your armp...
Ride-sharing: Not Everyone’s Grabbing It
5 min read
Azri.In 2014, MyTeksi was launched in Penang. The company aimed to improve the safety and convenience of taxi rides, and by partnering with...
The Digital Journey Begins for Many Industries
7 min read
The digital wave of innovations has compelled industries across the board to digitise their operations and services to not only remain modern and rele...
ICT and e-Commerce in Numbers
4 min read
Data on Penang and the nation’s information communication and technology (ICT) and e-commerce usage shows an increasing trend of ICT adoption. Putraj...
Is Penang Daring and Techy Enough for the Digital Age?
12 min read
Digital technology is redefining the way we live. It used to be that businesses took years to establish a global footprint; today, such a presence can...