Neighbourhood Support Sustains Small Businesses in George Town

By Pan Yi Chieh

May 2021 FEATURE
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Lorong Toh Aka has been given a rejuvenation following the opening of Ome by Spacebar Coffee and Komichi Tea House in 2017. Photo: Pan Yi Chieh
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Photo: Regina HooWHEN ONE TALKS about new creative ventures, nine times out of 10 it has to do with the uniqueness of the products and services on offer. Not much thought is given to the locale where they have decided to set up shop – or their relations with the neighbourhood.Sustainability, if not outright success, does depend on having a supportive environment. Such a support system definitely exists on Lorong Toh Aka and along Lebuh Pantai, one that is anchored...

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Pan Yi Chieh

is a research analyst at Penang Institute who was born in Taiwan but now lives in Penang. She is proud to be nurtured by the two beautiful islands she regards as home.

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