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.
Map 1: Area of Tanjung BungahSource: Penang Geographic Information System (PeGIS). Note: The area of Tanjung Bungah suburb is based on the postcode of 1...
ExhibitionCelebrating Penang is a group exhibition curated by artist Tan Kuan Aw, showcasing works by Lim Jee Huan, Jason Min, Tan himself and Yeoh Suan...
ExhibitionLondon-based Penang artist James Sum will showcase 100 of his best works in James Sum’s Retrospective Exhibition. Sum was awarded the...
MarathonThe Cassia Half Marathon is definitely an event not to be missed by avid marathon runners. A certificate of participation and a finisher’s medal...
FestivalPenang's most anticipated cultural festival, the George Town Festival (GTF>, returns this year with hundreds of theatre, music, art, dance...
From food to idols, books to garlands, worship and spirituality are tightly interwoven into the city’s fabric; all this is compiled into a book published by GTWHI, Penang’s Living Legacy: Heritage Traders of George Town, and reproduced here in brief.
It is undeniable that municipal councils of each state play crucial roles in providing comfortable living conditions for the people within its boundaries....
FoodScenes involving characters having afternoon tea and nibbling on crumpets – and more often than not scheming away – are frequently seen in...
COMPETITIONAre you a short film-maker or aspiring to be one? If so, show us your talent by participating in the Into the Lens: Horror Short Film Competitio...
Of all the natural disasters in Malaysia, floods are the most frequent, accounting for approximately 63% of all disasters and bringing the highest damage annual...
The George Town Festival, which ran from June to July this year, thrilled locals and tourists alike. Here's a recap of the vibrant cultural extravaganza.