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Iylia De Silva

Iylia De Silva

is a law graduate from the University of London. She balances work and play by embracing her love for food, languages, music, and connecting with diverse cultures.
15 posts
Lessons From My Father: Zhong Nanshan on the Pursuit of Medical Truth
June 2025 Feature

Lessons From My Father: Zhong Nanshan on the Pursuit of Medical Truth

6 min read
This article is based on an interview with Professor Zhong Nanshan, done on March 8 during his visit to Penang…
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Protecting Women: An Overview of Women’s Legal Rights in Southeast Asia
March 2025 Cover Story

Protecting Women: An Overview of Women’s Legal Rights in Southeast Asia

11 min read
“‘WHY DO MEN feel threatened by women?’ I asked a male friend of mine… ‘They’re afraid women will laugh…
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Zarizana Abdul Aziz: Uncovering Gender Biases and Highlighting Women Rights
March 2025 Penang Profile

Zarizana Abdul Aziz: Uncovering Gender Biases and Highlighting Women Rights

9 min read
A LEADING EXPERT in law, gender and human rights issues, Zarizana Abdul Aziz is affiliated with the Due Diligence Project,…
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Lifestyle and Function: Furniture and Décor Shopping in Penang
March 2025 Lifestyle

Lifestyle and Function: Furniture and Décor Shopping in Penang

4 min read
ONCE IN A WHILE, I like to change up the look of my home—whether it is a small refresh…
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Penang’s Gastronomic Landscape Evolves: The Case of Mala and Other Spices
Lifestyle December 2024

Penang’s Gastronomic Landscape Evolves: The Case of Mala and Other Spices

4 min read
PENANG HAS LONG been a haven for food lovers, renowned for its diverse culinary scene that mirrors its rich cultural…
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
LemmeLearn: Enhancing Independence and Inclusivity for Autistic Individuals
June 2024 Feature

LemmeLearn: Enhancing Independence and Inclusivity for Autistic Individuals

4 min read
AUTISM IS A neurological condition characterised by differences in brain development, affecting social interaction, communication skills and behaviour. Being a...
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Art Exhibition Extraordinaire at the Ng Fook Temple
May 2024 Feature

Art Exhibition Extraordinaire at the Ng Fook Temple

4 min read
CHINESE TEMPLES IN Penang serve as a place for worship, for ancestral prayers and for celebrations, such as the Mooncake Festival and Dragon Boat Festival. Howe...
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Finally a Trip to Beijing: A Personal Cross-Cultural Connection
April 2024 U-40

Finally a Trip to Beijing: A Personal Cross-Cultural Connection

5 min read
MY FASCINATION WITH Chinese culture started at age nine, when I transferred to a Chinese vernacular school. While other children watched cartoons on weekends, I...
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
An Award-winning Calligrapher Continues to Inspire with Ink and Harmony
January 2024 Feature

An Award-winning Calligrapher Continues to Inspire with Ink and Harmony

3 min read
THE FOUR TREASURES OF THE STUDY—brush, ink, paper and inkstone—are not just essential tools in Chinese brush paintings and calligraphy; they embody the scholar’...
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Peranakan Lanterns: Illuminating The Generations
October 2023 Feature

Peranakan Lanterns: Illuminating The Generations

5 min read
LANTERNS MAY SEEM like merely aesthetic decorations or beloved playthings during the Mid-Autumn Festival; but in fact, they hold much more meaning than that. A...
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Keat Hwa Band's Path To Excellence
September 2023 Feature

Keat Hwa Band's Path To Excellence

4 min read
LET’S TAKE A nostalgic journey back to my school days, a time when bustling classrooms were alive with the enchanting melodies of trumpets, clarinets, flutes an...
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
Women Powered by Digital Alliances
August 2023 Feature

Women Powered by Digital Alliances

4 min read
AT A RECENT Accelerate Women Entrepreneurship with Exabytes (AWEWE) 2023 Conference hosted by Exabytes, a web hosting company, Penang Monthly had the privilege...
by Iylia De Silva
Iylia De Silva
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