December 2025
Our December issue examines the flavours, practices and foodways that define Malaysian life, from home kitchens and inherited techniques to the diverse cultural influences that shape Penang’s palate.
Penang’s Gastronomic Landscape Evolves: The Case of Mala and Other Spices
4 min read
PENANG HAS LONG been a haven for food lovers, renowned for its diverse culinary scene that mirrors its rich cultural…
EVs Are Cruising Into the City
4 min read
MANY MOTORHEADS FLOCKED to Gurney Plaza’s main concourse when Tesla Malaysia showcased the Tesla Cybertruck in June, alongside their…
We Are What We Throw Away
5 min read
HOW MANY OF us like to look through rubbish? Ipoh born artist Chin Pik Wun is one who would raise…
Climate Change: A Timeless Concern
3 min read
CLIMATE CHANGE. The phrase rings with an alliterative charm, yet it evokes a notion that is far from simple. It invites us to consider our relationship with the elements and...
Clean Water Under Threat: Highlighting Emerging Pollutants in Malaysia
4 min read
WATER IS THE most vital resource on Earth, covering approximately 71% of its surface. It is indispensable to the survival…
Secure Water Supply, Secure Future For Penang
7 min read
IN THE LUSH landscape of Penang, where the balance between urban expansion and nature conservation is delicately poised, the issue…
Reusing Wastewater: The Future of Sustainable Water Management in Malaysia
2 min read
OUR INDUSTRIES ARE key drivers of Malaysia’s economic growth, but they also create a significant demand for water. This…
Water Security is Everyone’s Responsibility
8 min read
Why can’t water security issues be solved by the government or the water distributor? This may seem like an easy problem to address—but no. In fact, it involves everyone, and we, the consumers, are wasting precious processed potable water.
PBAPP Takes on the Difficult Task of Securing Water for the Future
10 min read
RECENT WATER SUPPLY disruptions in Penang have left locals shaken, and questions about water security have become the talk of…
Water in Penang
5 min read
IN A RECENT workshop I attended, Abe Woo, a senior lecturer from Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Centre for Marine and…
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