What Are the Penang Monthly Editors Reading?
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In between books and wondering what to read next? Here are the books Penang Monthly’s Editor and Assistant Editors are currently reading.
January 2026
Our January issue explores how artificial intelligence is redefining work, security and everyday life, from the promises of automation and digital finance to the ethical questions it raises about creativity, ownership and the future of human thinking.
Women Powered by Digital Alliances
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AT A RECENT Accelerate Women Entrepreneurship with Exabytes (AWEWE) 2023 Conference hosted by Exabytes, a web hosting company, Penang Monthly had the privilege...
An Hour with the Author: Tan Twan Eng. A Global Penang Tale on Meaning and Marriage
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Tan Twan Eng, one of Penang’s most famous authors today, was in town in July. He granted Penang Monthly an interview at the E&O Hotel, where some key scenes...
What Writers Think About Writing
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Penang’s vibrant literary scene is home to writers, poets, translators, and more. With the George Town Literary Festival on the horizon, a spotlight falls on local talents whose works transcend genres, mediums, and languages.
The Making of A Literary Festival
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LATE IN 2019, I received a text message from Pauline Fan, the director of the George Town Literary Festival (GTLF), Malaysia’s largest literary festival. She ha...
Don't Forget the Little Guys
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I’M NOT A Penangite (much to my own detriment, I know). However, in April, my wife and I were lucky enough to travel to Penang for a vacation, choosing to stay...
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My Home on Chew Jetty
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THE CLAN JETTIES have traditionally been perceived as male-dominant communities. Though the gender divide within the jetties is not as evident as it used to be,...
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A Glimpse of Koay Jetty: 1979 and 2004
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SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY is a particular interest of mine, especially in the 1970s when I was, perhaps, the only amateur photographer in Penang focused on...
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Religious Activities Unite the Clan Jetties
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CHINESE FOLK RELIGIONS are diverse and rich, encompassing objects of worship ranging from forces of nature and historical figures to ghosts and spir - its. As e...
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