Once Upon a Time in Batu Kawan
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It may not feel like it, but Batu Kawan is actually an island. It is separated from Seberang Perai by Sungai Jawi, a wide tidal river, and Sungai Tengah in the south.
Through Foreign Eyes: A Japanese Embrace of Malaysian Textiles
6 min read
What is it about our batik, Nyonya kebaya and baju kurung that captures the interest of fashion enthusiasts in Japan? In this article, Penang Monthly explores how Japanese and Malaysian textiles overlapped in history.
Tenby's STEAM Fest: Inspiring The Community
4 min read
THE LONG-STANDING proverb that “it takes a village to raise a child” remains relevant, possibly even crucial today, seeing that…
Modern Choices for Modern Adult Travellers
6 min read
EXPERIENCING NEW CULTURES, discovering fresh perspectives and finding escape—the allure of travel is undeniable. But there remains a divide…
All Aboard the STEAM Engine at Tenby Schools Penang
4 min read
A NEW ANNEXE in a school is a clear indication of student population growth. It might also mean that the educational establishment wishes to introduce enhanced...
AI-Empowered Schools: Happier Teachers, Better Learners?
4 min read
PEOPLE FEAR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) may soon take over our jobs, making our vocations obsolete. Already, AI has made its way into every part of our lives—t...
S.T.E.A.M Powered Learning: Nurturing Creative Analysts for the Digital Future
4 min read
THE ARTS STREAM or the Science Stream? That was the fork in the road for many entering Form 4 under the national school curriculum before the year 2020. Even no...
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Exploring New Territory at the 2023 George Town Literary Festival
4 min read
THE GEORGE TOWN LITERARY FESTIVAL (GTLF) will be held this year from 23 to 26 November. A festival thoughtfully curated each time to bring book lovers together,...
Take the Train and Make the Journey Part of the Adventure
6 min read
THE YEAR IS 1885, and Malaya is under British colonial rule. A symphony of steam locomotives resounds from the bowels of Perak state – the land of tin mining. O...
Making Employees Rounded in Skills and Happy at Work
4 min read
THE MODERN WORKPLACE is evolving fast. For one thing, employee happiness stemming from a fulfilling job is becoming increasingly important, and is now recognise...
Swiping Your Way to Love
5 min read
HERE’S A RIDDLE: What has three words, nine letters and marks the start of many love stories today?The answer: “It’s a match!” flashing on your screen.I am, of...