After 15 Rousing Years, The Penang Renaissance Still Resonates Clearly

We are at one of those self-appraising points in time when we—not only Penang Monthly, but also Penang Institute as a whole—stare hard into the rearview mirror in order to orientate our journey forward.

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The Deep Cultural Significance of Hindu Ornaments and Jewellery

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WEARING JEWELLERY IS part and parcel of being an Indian woman, traditionally. Apart from marking auspicious occasions, accenting feminine beauty, or signifying...

Being Funny Gets Serious in Malaysia

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MOVE OVER, Marie Kondo. In the post-pandemic era, it is the stand-up comedy shows (not the art of tidying up) that have become celebrated across Malaysia. Rizal...

Cameron Highlands: The Making of Malaysia’s Largest Hill Station

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IN 1884, the British administration in Malaya became interested in developing a hill station in the Titiwangsa mountain range. Sir William Cameron, a government...

Love Across Borders: Celebrating Multiracial Families

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“ FOR SO MANY YEARS, I just wanted to fit in. At one point, I wanted to have blue eyes and blonde hair, and wished my hair wasn’t so thick, dark and curly. My f...

The Dying Art of Nyonya Kebaya

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THE KEBAYA—a traditional blouse worn by women in Southeast Asia— has been jointly nominated in April 2023 by Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and Thailand...

Silver Chariot Procession

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First published by Pulau Pinang Magazine, a celebrated bi-monthly magazine that covered the culture, history, traditions and lifestyle of Penang. Edited by Khoo...

Halal—A Promising Industry for Penang that Needs Some Strategic Pushing

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HALAL, AN ARABIC term meaning “permissible” or “lawful”, encompasses various aspects of Muslim life, including food, safety, animal welfare, social justice and...

An Outcome-Based Budget in Line With Penang2030

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THE 2024 PENANG STATE BUDGET, presented by the Chief Minister in November 2023, amounts to RM1.42bil, RM1.05bil of which are allocated for operating expenses an...

An Award-winning Calligrapher Continues to Inspire with Ink and Harmony

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THE FOUR TREASURES OF THE STUDY—brush, ink, paper and inkstone—are not just essential tools in Chinese brush paintings and calligraphy; they embody the scholar’...

Year in Review: Penang Key Economic Statistics

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Optimism Permeates Penang’s Economic Ecosystems

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PENANG’S ECONOMY IS influenced by diverse elements, such as the global economic situation and its industrial foundation. The fifth largest economy among Malaysi...

On the Proposed Progressive Wage Model in Malaysia

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FOR YEARS, Malaysia has implemented a minimum wage policy. While this policy has undoubtedly provided some relief, rising costs of living have often outpaced wa...

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