Penang Monthly

Penang Monthly, by Penang Institute, is the voice of Penang, offering insights on its people, politics, economy, culture, and society, with a focus on local and national issues for curious Malaysians.

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Bandar Cassia: PDC’s First Smart-Eco City

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IN LEADING PENANG’S industrialisation, Penang Development Corporation (PDC) went beyond job creation and Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to transforming rural...

PDC: Sights Set On Further Growth For Penang

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PENANG HAS witnessed a remarkable economic transformation over the years, and at the heart of this evolution stands the Penang Development Corporation (PDC). Es...

Events in May

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RUNWhether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out, the Raya Run 2024 is perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels. With a scenic route and pl...

Events in April

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LEARNINGOrganised by Penang Math Platform, MathBoost is a fun and engaging app-based learning experience focusing on arithmetic operations and numeracy skills f...

Events in March

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THEATREFa Abdul and Big Nose Productions celebrate a belated Valentine’s Day with Her Story | His Story, a collection of six insightful monologues that explores...

Events in February

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CONCERT Usher in the Year of the Dragon with a jubilant recital by Rondo Chamber Fellow 2024, SYNC Quartet in Strings of Prosperity. The chamber ensemble will pr...

Humanity at the AI Crossroads: Balancing Privacy, Bias and Progress

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WE ARE APPROACHING a turning point in artificial intelligence (AI) development. As computers become increasingly omnipresent, and as algorithms grow uncannily p...

Events in January

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Find inner peace with OtherHalf Studio’s OH!Tenang, an immersive sight and sound installation. Tenang, which means calm in Malay, is an art exhibition with gent...

Going Vegetarian

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First published by Pulau Pinang Magazine, a celebrated bi-monthly magazine that covered the culture, history, traditions and lifestyle of Penang. Edited by Khoo...

Events in December

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EXHIBITIONBe prepared to be transported into the heart of an enchanted forest in The Tree of Light by ONYO, an immersive sensory exhibition presented by Penang...

Events in November

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Take a stand against bullying and take part in Penang Goes Orange 2023: #Kindness4Wellness: Walk Against Bullying. Participants of this 2km walk will receive...

The Festival's Current Reads

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By The GTLF Team.