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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Penang’s Mainland – Seberang Perai by the Numbers

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The recent Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat by-election and announcement of the Penang Sky Cab cable car system have cast the national spotlight onto Seberang Perai. Let’s take a look at the mainland’s geographical and population demographics.

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Measuring creativity

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Malaysia’s creative content industry is estimated to be worth RM16bil, according to the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC). “Platforms such...

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Welcome to Penang

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2017-03-22The top three countries of origin of international visitors to Penang were Indonesia, Singapore and China. These three countries made up almost 71% of...

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Festivals in Numbers

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2015 is the Year of Festivals for Malaysia. The tagline, “Endless Celebrations”, showcases Malaysia as a tourist destination with bountiful and diverse cultures and festivities.

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Penang Hill at a Glance

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Penang Hill is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Penang. Bukit Bendera, or Flagstaff Hill in English, is the most developed peak with an elevation of 735m (2,411ft) above sea level.

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Penang Economic Outlook 2016

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Source: 2014 Petronas annual report and own calculations.Source: International Monetary Fund, 2015.Source: x-rates.com.Source: Labour force...

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What is the TPPA?

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2017-08-092017-08-09The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is a free trade agreement (FTA) which involves a variety of socioeconomic policy issues. Curr...

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A Look at George Town’s Waterfront

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The waterfront zone is a prime area for urban regeneration, connecting the waterfront and the inner city. Land use is geared towards high-value development inco...

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The Global Halal Industry in Malaysia and Penang

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Malaysia ranks first on Thomson Reuters’ Global Islamic Economy Indicator1, particularly in the Halal Food, Islamic Finance and Halal Travel indicators....

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Air Itam in Numbers

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Air Itam, or Ayer Hitam, owes its name to the murky waters of a river that flowed through the township. Once dubbed the entertainment hub of Penang, Air Itam...

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Penang's Economic Performance

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Penang’s GDP and GDP per capita have been growing by 5.7% and 6% respectively over the last five years. Since 2010, Penang outperformed Malaysia in econom...

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The Numbers on Education in Malaysia and Penang

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In Malaysia, there are three levels of education: primary, secondary and tertiary. In 2015 there were 7,763 government and government-aided primary schools...

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