Real democracy requires democracy in planning.
Our development planning process right now is too elitist, says Steven Sim, and doesn't involve the people on the ground nearly enough.
Our development planning process right now is too elitist, says Steven Sim, and doesn't involve the people on the ground nearly enough.
Social networking is making it easier for the people to work with their local governments.
Penang Monthly hosted the event Empowering Women in the Workplace, in conjunction with the launch of our April Issue entitled The Women Issue. It was held on April 7th at the 11th Penang Career & Postgraduate Expo, attended by 20,000 [...]
In the spirit of International Women's Day, Penang Monthly is featuring 16 exceptional women who have had a profound impact on the community around them.
As with all municipalities, the wellbeing of the residents is partly in the hands of those who run the local authority.
The state government has been taking initiatives to transform Penang into a leader in environmental practices.
The Seberang Perai Municipal Council is making history with the introduction of its 2012 budget.