October 2014 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

A brewery of cultures

5 min read

Antarabangsa, one of Penang’s most popular bars, hasn’t got a pretty face. But don’t judge a book by its cover—this place is the crossroads where locals and foreign visitors come together in peace, and tipsiness.

by Marco Ferrarese

Journalism's past and Penang's future

3 min read

At a time when journalism – as a social activity more than a salaried profession – is booming beyond measure in Malaysia, a fact proven by heighte...

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng

The Dedicated Carver

1 min read

Kok Ah Wah is a master in traditional carved signboards. His late father, at the age of 14, migrated from China and started as an apprentice in the trade on Penang Island.

by Azri Zainul

A fusion of art

1 min read

George Town’s listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site has, as everyone will have noticed, rejuvenated interest in the city, transforming it into a thrivin...

by Penang Monthly