Dialects and Languages in Numbers
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Over 60% of Penang’s 654,828 Chinese population speak Hokkien. The Hokkiens not only dominate in Penang, they also constitute the largest Chinese group in...
Penang’s Manufacturing Sector Endures Headwinds
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The manufacturing sector continues to be a key contributor to Penang’s economic activity, supported by global recognition for Penang’s excellence in...
The Malaysian Legal System in Numbers
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As the nation grows and walks through many different epochs, new yet diverse values and culture are embraced by the inhabitants. Hence, the laws and constitution as governing tools must remain relevant along with the rapid changes of the nation.
Our Food Draws the Crowd!
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IntroductionPenang is one of the must-visit cities in Malaysia. Findings from Agoda’s Travel and Tech Study show that domestic travel in Malaysia surged...
Penang Economic Indicators
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The economic performance of Malaysia and Penang has been strong for past six years, with an average annual growth of 5%. Penang’s gross domestic product (GDP) and GDP per capita were higher than the national figures, which is a good sign.
Tourist Arrivals and Hotel Occupancy in Penang
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Penang’s total number of hotel guests has steadily hovered at around six million since 2008, except in 2013. As can be seen from Figure 1, nearly half of...
Public and Affordable Housing in Numbers
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The Penang state government places much emphasis on the development of public and affordable housing, aspiring to make owning a home possible for all househol...
Numbers on the Penang Economy and Labour Force
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Penang’s gross domestic product (GDP) and per capita GDP have been growing steadily from 2012 to 2017, with average annual growth rates of 5.9% and 6.1% r...
Seberang Perai in Numbers
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Seberang Perai is divided into three districts: Seberang Perai North (SPU), Seberang Perai Central (SPT) and Seberang Perai South (SPS). It constitutes three...
How Well is Penang Complying with the SDGs?
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There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by the UN. Penang Monthly extracts data relevant to some of the SDGs that are most pertinent to Penan...
Women in Numbers
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Political representation Malaysia’s 14th general election saw an unprecedented representation of female-elected politicians. However, the overall percen...
ICT and e-Commerce in Numbers
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Data on Penang and the nation’s information communication and technology (ICT) and e-commerce usage shows an increasing trend of ICT adoption. Putraj...