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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An Appendix on Nurses

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Does Malaysia have the medical personnel to accommodate this medical tourism boom? This month we’ll take a look at the human resource element of the medical industry, with a particular focus on the nursing profession.

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Women's work

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According to a recent Grant Thornton International Business Report, 40% of Malaysia's women are in the workforce, apparently the highest in Asean1 . From the ge...

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The Arts in Numbers

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As the arts have been burgeoning in Malaysia and Penang, we take a glimpse at the number of arts-related societies and arts and humanities education in the coun...

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Why Vaccinate?

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Access to healthcare is a basic human right. The Malaysian government and in particular the Ministry of Health (MOH) have poured financial and human resources i...

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The Startup Landscape in Malaysia

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 With a sound foundation in science and technology education, Penang should be able to reap the rewards for which it has dedicated time and investments....

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A Homecoming of Sorts

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Recently, I returned to Penang with my spouse to rediscover the island. It had been 40 years since my last visit. Penang was a favourite of my parents; they honeymooned here and, later, brought my sister and me to Batu Ferringhi on family holidays.

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