Nurul Natasha Amir

is an intern at Penang Monthly with a passion for writing and graphic design. She enjoys crocheting, singing and occasionally making music—a ukulele is never too far from her reach.

3 posts

Walkability Badly Desired in Batu Kawan

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Unlike George Town, Batu Kawan was—ostensibly—built “from scratch”. You live in one area, work or study in another, and hang out somewhere else. It sounds great in theory, but unless you have a car—which is not something to expect of students—getting around takes much more energy than expected.

by Nurul Natasha Amir

What’s So AmaZine About Zines?

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Somewhere between 2013 and 2015, Penang’s literary scene shifted. Not with a bang, but with a handful of stapled booklets, scrappy covers and stories that felt real in a way mainstream publishing rarely does. At the heart of it is Wilson Khor Woo Han.

by Nurul Natasha Amir

The Wisdom of Keeping An Emergency Bag

4 min read

IN THE EVENT of an emergency evacuation—whether due to an explosion, earthquake or a tsunami—do you have an…

by Nurul Natasha Amir