Highlights of what’s been happening the past month.

The Penang Institute hosted its annual flagship event, the Post Budget Dialogue.

The state government has been taking initiatives to transform Penang into a leader in environmental practices.

Balik Pulau is one of the few places left on the island that has managed to retain its rustic, old world charm.

Something needs to be done to transform Butterworth’s image.

The Penang state government has been praised for its fiscal performance, but can this be sustained?

Tricia Yeoh takes a closer look at the Penang and Selangor state budgets.

For social innovation to happen, it’s up to us to take responsibility.

UN coordination specialist Lin Mui Kiang discusses Malaysia’s performance thus far in achieving its Millenium Development Goals.

In 1914, a furious naval battle was being waged.

Since the day he saw how Komtar was built, Tan Hun Beng knew exactly what he wanted to do.

A “technopreneur” discusses running one of the nation’s premier test services and solutions providers.

New art spaces are popping up in Penang, but can the state take advantage of this energy?

Why are Asian currencies appreciating against the US dollar, and what does this mean for the future?

Toh Kin Woon reviews this collection of articles on the federal government’s management of the economy.