The Penang Monthly Short Story Prize 2025
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Penang Monthly invites submissions of original short fiction in conjunction with the George Town Literary Festival 2025 (28-30 November).
Towards a Sustainable Water Services Industry
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Since its inception, PAAB has invested in numerous projects across Peninsular Malaysia. As of December 2024, the organization has successfully completed or invested in projects worth more than RM7.47bil.
Do You Have an Emergency Bag Packed?
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We asked our subscribers and social media followers if they have an emergency bag packed at home and here are the results.
In Response to “Who Gets to Cook Penang’s Iconic Dishes” By Carolyn Khor
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ON A RECENT trip to George Town, I took a break after an afternoon of wandering the narrow streets to…
Hong Leong Islamic Bank Supports Halal Manufacturing in Penang
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DRIVEN BY GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT, global demand and the China Plus One strategy, Penang is rapidly becoming a leading force in…
Translator of Stories
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Reprinted from Pulau Pinang Magazine, “Convent Light Street” issue.
“As the government of the Straits colonies has officially announced Sundays…
Spearheading Sustainable Growth
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PDC IS THE first state agency in Penang to adopt the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goal…
Poems of Water
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In conjunction with the November issue’s highlight on the water crisis that plagues the state, and the George Town…
Hong Leong Bank Light Street: A Branch That Redefines the Banking Experience
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Three months ago, Hong Leong Bank (HLB), one of Malaysia’s most established financial institutions with a 120-year heritage, proudly unveiled its HLB Light Street Branch in the heart of George Town, Penang.
PDC's Empowerment of GBS and SMEs
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Malaysia’s economy is significantly propelled by the contributions of Global Business Services (GBS) and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
PDC Repurposes and Enhances Urban Spaces
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WHILE RENOWNED FOR creating industrial parks, townships and residential developments, Penang Development Corporation (PDC), since its inception in 1969, has…