Events
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ComedyWant to flex your comedic chops or just try your hand at stand-up? Then head over to the Little Art House Studio’s Comedy Open Mic because a...
Empire of the Winds Awarded Penang Book Prize 2019
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On November 24, Philip Bowring’s book, Empire of the Winds: The Global Role of Asia’s Great Archipelago, published by I.B. Tauris, took home the 201...
A Regular Column to Keep You Updated about Penang2030
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On August 29, 2018 Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow launched his vision statement – “Penang2030: A Family-focused Green and Smart State that Inspires th...
The Penang Monthly Book Prize Returns
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Inaugurated in 2017, the Penang Monthly Book Prize returned for its second edition last November. “Penang Monthly will soon be celebrating its 10th annive...
Events
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FestivalThe Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will see numerous hot air balloons by international and local balloonists over two days, with family friendly...
Fuel Subsidies in Malaysia vs Global Crude Oil Prices, 2006-2012
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The Malaysian fuel subsidies bill is highly dependent on global crude oil prices. In other words, when the global crude oil prices increase, our government has...
Social Media Usage Among Penangites
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Social media can be defined as any instance of electronic communication where netizens create online communities to disseminate information, videos, visuals o...
Women in the Labour Force
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In 2017 48.8% of Malaysia’s total population is represented by women1; in Penang, women make up 49.7% of its total population.2However, women stood for...