The Wisdom of Keeping An Emergency Bag
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IN THE EVENT of an emergency evacuation—whether due to an explosion, earthquake or a tsunami—do you have an…
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Lessons From My Father: Zhong Nanshan on the Pursuit of Medical Truth
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This article is based on an interview with Professor Zhong Nanshan, done on March 8 during his visit to Penang…
It’s NOT Just in Your Head: Mental Health in Malaysian Society
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*Names changed to protect identities.
THERE IS A growing mental health crisis in Malaysia and across Asia. The World Health…
Bukit Kota & Bukit Indera Muda: A Former Socio-Political Centre
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Exploring Bukit Kota and Bukit Indera Muda reveals overlooked traces of Kedahan political power and Sumatran connections on Penang’s mainland—linking Tunku Sulaiman’s legacy, ancient trade routes, and a deeper history of Malay settlements in Seberang Perai.
The Contours of Home: From Palais to Pulau, An Exhibition on Belonging and Oddities
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Photos courtesy of Critical Craft Collective
WHILE HOME REPRESENTS safety and comfort, it also acts as an intimate space shaped…
Seawater Battery Technologies: An Offer Malaysia Should Not Refuse
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THE COASTAL WATERS surrounding Penang Island hold more than just tourist appeal and fishing potential—they could be the key…
A Decade Building The Creative Community At Hin Market
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CREATIVE MARKETS HAVE been steadily gaining popularity in Penang, becoming crucial platforms for creative startups and businesses to showcase their…
Echoes From the Hill: Ordinary Farmers, Extraordinary Voices
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“TAKE THIS PAPAYA—it’s very sweet, from Penang Hill,” the vegetable seller handed me the fruit with a smile,…
Tenby's STEAM Fest: Inspiring The Community
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THE LONG-STANDING proverb that “it takes a village to raise a child” remains relevant, possibly even crucial today, seeing that…
Walking Through Penang’s Lesser Hill Range—The Trans Nine Peaks
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MENTION HILLS ON Penang Island, and Penang Hill and its greater range comes to mind; this starts at the southwest…
Philosophy Is Activism: The Curious Case of Ooi Kee Beng
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This interview provides a glimpse into the life of Ooi Kee Beng, a writer, editor and thinker who celebrates his 70th birthday this year.
Narrating the Nation: Ooi Kee Beng’s Art of Storytelling
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Ooi Kee Beng turns 70 this year. A driving force behind Penang Monthly since its start in 2009, his steady leadership has helped shape it into one of Malaysia’s standout publications.
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