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.
As much as loud guitars and bleached hairstyles might seem alien to Penang’s cityscape, a burgeoning alternative scene radiates from Soundmaker Studio....
After months of buzz and anticipation, Tropfest South East Asia (Tropfest SEA) was finally upon us. It promised an evening of entertainment and camaraderie, of...
With consciousness of East Malaysia being heightened, especially post GE-13, we explore its demographics, along with its economic contribution and literacy rate...
According to legend, a village chief saw a vision of a spear in the river and aptly named the town Sungai Lembing (Spear River). Situated about 42km from Kuanta...
One Wednesday evening, I walked down Lebuh Armenian to Little India to hunt for spices. I was inspired by a story over a hearty dinner at Jawi House in George T...
Around the region1The long simmering territorial dispute over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands has led to increasingly nationalistic and aggressive stances in bot...
Dr Lee Ville.For Dr Lee Ville, it’s all about balance.“Surgeons get called up at 3, 4am,” he said, smiling at thememory. “I didn...
The deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015 is fast approaching, but global progress has been uneven. Although three of its goals...
Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Sori was one of millions of Africans captured, transported across the sea to America, and sold into slavery.Michael Wolfe.Abdul&rsq...
Malaysia Day has not been celebrated with much gusto in Malaysia for many years now, and it was no different last September 16. The festivities were perfuncto...
My mobile phone rings just as the ferry reaches port and the queue starts to move. I glance at the screen: it is an unknown number and I can’t ascertain t...
Cowboy hats, checkered shirts, leather boots and sheriff badges were the dress code of the day as nearly 2,000 people filled the pavilion of Parkcity Everly H...