September 2021 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

Are We Witnessing the Bankruptcy Proceedings of the Malay Agenda?

4 min read

FOR THE FIRST elected government since independence that is not based around the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) to fall within 20 months, one has to...

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng

Walk Zone: Air Itam - Once the de facto Capital of Penang

6 min read

Air Itam (Black Waters, a commonplace name throughout the Malay Peninsula) is an inland town in Penang Island. Located at the northeastern foothills and blessed with vibrant natural environs, its modern history is related to agricultural and plantation trade, and to ecological preservation.

by Lim Sok Swan

Leaving London and George Town for a Quiet English Village Can Bring Peace

4 min read

A great reverse migration is happening the world over. Instead of big cities, youths are now seeking greener pastures in the countryside, and the great outdoors.

by Kristina Khoo-Rhodes

Welcoming a New Era of Economic Collaboration between Penang and Indonesia

5 min read

INDONESIA CELEBRATED HER 76th year of independence on August 17 and Malaysia her 64th two weeks later, on August 31. Most expressive of these neighbouring count...

by Stephen Lai

Stephen Lai

Deepening the Here and the Now

3 min read

IN THE FEEDBACK which has come to my attention to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow's Penang2030, which he launched on August 29, 2018, just three months afte...

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng