Around the region
by
Penang Monthly
Previous Post
The streets of George Town are alive - maybe too alive
4 min read
One Wednesday evening, I walked down Lebuh Armenian to Little India to hunt for spices. I was inspired by a story over a hearty dinner at Jawi House in George T...
Next Post
When Labour ruled the council
8 min read
As the first British settlement in South- East Asia, George Town inherited most of the British Empire’s conventions, including an elective local council....
You might also like
East Malaysia in numbers
3 min read
With consciousness of East Malaysia being heightened, especially post GE-13, we explore its demographics, along with its economic contribution and literacy rate...
Sungai Lembing – a world of ore-some tunnels and rainbows
5 min read
According to legend, a village chief saw a vision of a spear in the river and aptly named the town Sungai Lembing (Spear River). Situated about 42km from Kuanta...
Top 12 earners at art auctions
7 min read
Chuah Thean Teng, Lullaby (batik, 90cm x 90cm, c.1970s-1980s).Once, the honour of top grosser in Malaysian art in auctions was a toss-up between Datuk Ibr...
