Post Tagged with: "heritage"

The common good in Penang’s progress
March 2, 2012

The common good in Penang’s progress

For development to truly benefit everyone, consensus must be achieved among the community, private businesses and the government.

Think City – Catalyst for revitalising George Town
January 31, 2012

Think City – Catalyst for revitalising George Town

In 2009, a small team set about transforming and rejuvenating the city.

The GTGP – A prototype for urban regeneration
January 31, 2012

The GTGP – A prototype for urban regeneration

Just like Think City, the George Town Grants Programme is unique, and is the first programme of its kind in Malaysia.

January 31, 2012

A monthly dose of Penangiana

It has now been two years since this magazine, Penang Economic Monthly, was revamped into a new colourful product meant for wider circulation and sale.

Bringing brilliance to heritage buildings
December 22, 2011

Bringing brilliance to heritage buildings

Forty-seven years after his first solo exhibition, Chong Hon Fatt will be honoured with a Retrospective.

Larger than life
October 14, 2011

Larger than life

A Lithuanian artist captures one of Penang's living heritage treasures on an Armenian Street wall.

Marking George Town
May 23, 2011

Marking George Town

To mark the heritage zone, unique street art has been set up at some iconic George Town streets.

Life on the list
February 22, 2011

Life on the list

Two and a half years after its entry into the World Heritage List, PEM takes a look at how much George Town has changed, and what more needs doing.

Saving Tanjung Tokong
December 8, 2010

Saving Tanjung Tokong

It is the last remaining urban village in the Northeast District. The boom in the properties market now threatens its existence.

Malay commercial activities in George Town
April 18, 2010

Malay commercial activities in George Town

Penang's historic Malay enclave remains a bustling commercial area.

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