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A publication of Penang Institute, Penang Monthly is the voice of Penang and an inspiring read for the curious Malaysian. Publishing articles concerning the well-being and good folks of Penang.
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Taking Physical Space or Making Cultural Space? Multicultural Peace Depends on Which We Prefer
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SPACE: The final frontier… Good slogan. Classic. Melodramatic, evocative. And totally anthropocentric; to be sure, Space is after all 100% of the Universe, minu...
Events in January
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Find inner peace with OtherHalf Studio’s OH!Tenang, an immersive sight and sound installation. Tenang, which means calm in Malay, is an art exhibition with gent...
Penang as Launchpad for Fine Arts Graduates to Craft Art Careers?
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FORMAL FINE ARTS programmes remain relatively uncommon in tertiary education institutions in Malaysia, and in Penang, only Equator College and the School of The...
Easing the Weight of Truth Through Theatre
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THE SILENCE IS haunting as Darynn Wee breaks down in tears, surrendering to her character’s anguish in between breaths— In. Out. In. Out.Darynn did not expect t...
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The Crowning Jewels of Penang's Biodiversity: Wild Orchids of Penang Hill
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PENANG HILL, with its cooler climes and dense forest coverage, is a renowned tourist destination and a favourite hiking spot. It harbours rich biodiversity, key...
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...
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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...
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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...
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