Bukit Mertajam: The Mount That Decides Borders
12 min read
“KEEP YOUR PISTOL cocked and ready, tuan, when you see me uncover my kris, as we pass through the blukar…
Philosophy Is Activism: The Curious Case of Ooi Kee Beng
11 min read
This interview provides a glimpse into the life of Ooi Kee Beng, a writer, editor and thinker who celebrates his 70th birthday this year.
Renewable Energy In Malaysia: The Hard Truth And The Way Forward
11 min read
MALAYSIA IS AT an energy crossroads, but most Malaysians don‘t even realise it. For decades, the global narrative on…
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…
Pulau Pinang and Its Malay Beginnings
10 min read
THE ORIGINAL COMMUNITY in Pulau Pinang was indigenous or Malay-Muslim, similar to the case in any state or region on…
The Chip War: A Wide Window of Opportunity for Malaysia
8 min read
SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION HAS emerged as the latest geopolitical battleground, replacing oil as the 21st century’s strategic resource. This new…
Taking Penang's Street Food Global
12 min read
IN 2016, a chicken rice stall in Singapore was awarded a Michelin star. This, and a stall selling pork noodles,…
Secure Water Supply, Secure Future For Penang
7 min read
IN THE LUSH landscape of Penang, where the balance between urban expansion and nature conservation is delicately poised, the issue…
Endorsing Wanderlust: Travel to Live, Travel to Learn
10 min read
A BABY SHOULD cry at birth. It must be traumatic being born, after all. The compressing comfort of the womb…
Charting Malaysia’s Recent Education Journey
8 min read
MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY (NEP), the guiding system since 1988, emphasises fostering well-rounded individuals for a united and progressive…
Spaces, Vigour and Funding: Keeping George Town’s History Palpable
10 min read
CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION of the highest order descended upon the streets of George Town in July 2008 as it was conferred the honorary title of World Herit...
NGOs in Penang: A Heritage of Passionate Caring
10 min read
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOS) are widely recognised as essential components of a thriving society and are often very intricately woven into a society’s...
