Carolyn Khor - Penang Monthly

Who Gets to Cook Penang's Iconic Dishes

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EARLIER THIS YEAR, MBPP Councillor Tan Soo Siang and Penang EXCO Jason H’ng echoed the 2016 call by Lim Guan Eng to ban foreigners from cooking 13 local dishes in Penang—Nasi Lemak, Assam Laksa, Pasembur, Mee Sotong, Char Koay Teow,

IKEA Batu Kawan: Responding to Local Tastes and Global Values

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IKEA Batu Kawan first opened its doors on 14 March 2019. Since then, it has remained committed to sustainability and making a positive impact in the community, especially with its eco-friendly and waste reduction practices.

The PSDC-VAT Global Supplier Programme: Further Empowering Penang's Local SMEs

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The Global Supplier Programme, originally launched in the late 1990s by the Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC), has returned as a collaborative effort between PSDC and VAT Group.

Off the Beaten Track With WiT’s Yeoh Siew Hoon

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Trailblazer Yeoh Siew Hoon, the Founder and Editor of Web-in-Travel (WiT), found her niche by combining travel and technology, growing…

NGOs Striving to Improve Lives

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NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOS) in Penang have long served as the backbone of the community. Most, especially those dedicated to welfare and societal well...

Cohu’s VP Seeks to Revolutionise Penang’s Tech Future

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ONE MAN, one job, one company, one vision—this sums up Wai-Kong Chen’s career as an innovator of high-speed digital instrument design. Now, as Vice President of...

A Taste for Waste

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It’s no secret that the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) has stepped up its greening efforts. Helming the Ecocommunity Unit at MPSP is Chew Eng S...

A Tranquil Town for Snaps and Seafood

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There is no doubt about it: Bukit Tambun in Seberang Perai Selatan instils nostalgia in visitors, especially those from the city. Serene and secluded, it exudes...

A Cleaner Penang Requires People Getting Their Hands Dirty

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Aerobic composer unit at Bagan Ajam.A precursor to a successful, sustainable and liveable city is good waste management. Knowing this, the Penang state go...

Making Penang Their Home – By Cheering Up Others

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The sweet sounds of a four-part harmony choir fill the halls of orphanages, homes and charitable organisations twice a year whenever the International Women&rsq...

Planting Our Green Future

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Global warming is real. Human progress over the past centuries has steadily led to the decline of the environment, measured through the quality of water, air an...