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Edgecumbe on Penang Hill: A Trip up Memory Lane
June 2025 Feature

Edgecumbe on Penang Hill: A Trip up Memory Lane

5 min read
PERCHED HIGH ON Penang Hill and setback from a road which has a gradient of 45 degrees, sits Edgecumbe. This…
by Anne Tan
Anne Tan
Penang National Park: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity That Can Only Get Better
June 2025 Feature

Penang National Park: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity That Can Only Get Better

5 min read
By investing in its preservation and potential, we ensure that PNP continues to thrive—not just as a park, but as a symbol of Penang’s commitment to sustainable living and environmental stewardship.
by Allen Tan
Allen Tan
Collectibles in The Hills
June 2025 Feature

Collectibles in The Hills

9 min read
THERE IS SOMETHING deeply satisfying about crossing off an item that has lingered far too long on your to-do list.…
by Eugene Quah &  Rexy Prakash Chacko
Eugene Quah Rexy Prakash Chacko
The Wisdom of Keeping An Emergency Bag
June 2025 Feature

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
Nurul Natasha
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
It’s NOT Just in Your Head: Mental  Health in Malaysian Society
June 2025 Feature

It’s NOT Just in Your Head: Mental Health in Malaysian Society

6 min read
*Names changed to protect identities. THERE IS A growing mental health crisis in Malaysia and across Asia. The World Health…
by Nisha Kumaravel
Nisha Kumaravel
Bukit Kota & Bukit Indera Muda: A Former Socio-Political Centre
June 2025 Feature

Bukit Kota & Bukit Indera Muda: A Former Socio-Political Centre

6 min read
Exploring Bukit Kota and Bukit Indera Muda reveals overlooked traces of Kedahan political power and Sumatran connections on Penang’s mainland—linking Tunku Sulaiman’s legacy, ancient trade routes, and a deeper history of Malay settlements in Seberang Perai.
by Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi &  Nabil Nadri
Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi Nabil Nadri
Seawater Battery Technologies: An Offer Malaysia Should Not Refuse
June 2025 Feature

Seawater Battery Technologies: An Offer Malaysia Should Not Refuse

5 min read
THE COASTAL WATERS surrounding Penang Island hold more than just tourist appeal and fishing potential—they could be the key…
by Lionel Yap Teck Liong
Lionel Yap Teck Liong
A Decade Building The Creative Community At Hin Market
June 2025 Feature

A Decade Building The Creative Community At Hin Market

4 min read
CREATIVE MARKETS HAVE been steadily gaining popularity in Penang, becoming crucial platforms for creative startups and businesses to showcase their…
by Pan Yi Chieh
Pan Yi Chieh
Echoes From the Hill: Ordinary Farmers, Extraordinary Voices
June 2025 Feature

Echoes From the Hill: Ordinary Farmers, Extraordinary Voices

5 min read
“TAKE THIS PAPAYA—it’s very sweet, from Penang Hill,” the vegetable seller handed me the fruit with a smile,…
by Ong Ke Shin
Ong Ke Shin
Tenby's STEAM Fest: Inspiring The Community
June 2025 Feature

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…
by Samantha Khoo
Samantha Khoo
Walking Through Penang’s Lesser Hill Range—The Trans Nine Peaks
June 2025 Feature

Walking Through Penang’s Lesser Hill Range—The Trans Nine Peaks

7 min read
MENTION HILLS ON Penang Island, and Penang Hill and its greater range comes to mind; this starts at the southwest…
by Rexy Prakash Chacko
Rexy Prakash Chacko
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