Ooi Kee Beng
Managing Editor
Ooi Kee Beng was born and raised in Penang. Educated at La Salle School (Air Itam) and St Xavier’s Institution, he did his A-levels at Methodist High School. After three years as sub-editor for The Star and The Straits Echo, he left to study, work and live in Sweden. His PhD from Stockholm University is in Sinology, on political philosophy. Prior to his appointment as the Executive Director of Penang Institute, he was the Deputy Director of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore. He is founding-editor of ISEAS Perspective, ISEAS Monitor and ISSUES – Penang Institute’s series of discussion e-briefs, and is a columnist for The Edge Malaysia.
Sheryl Teoh Chiau Yin
Assistant Editor
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Linfield College, a liberal arts college in the United States, and majored in History with a focus on Classical Greece and Rome. Her interests include the study of philosophy as well as a range of humanities and socio-political issues.
Rachel Yeoh
Assistant Editor
Rachel Yeoh is an Assistant Editor for Penang Monthly and a former journalist. For the sake of work-life balance, she disengages herself from the screen after hours to engage in the world of performing arts.
Iylia De Silva
Publications Officer
Iylia graduated from the University of London with a Bachelor of Laws. In addition to managing the publicity for Penang Monthly, she writes about themes related to Chinese culture, driven by her personal interest. She embraces a balanced life, seamlessly integrating work, living, and travel.
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Business Manager
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