Growth may await Penang in the short term, but adapting to Industry 4.0 has to happen now.

A glance at gastronomic figures.

As mobile usage changes our behaviour, the landscape is ripe for more start-ups.

While global developments present a challenge, local innovations keep the state in the black.

In the last decade, tourism has emerged as a vital component of the national economy.

The Global Halal Industry in Malaysia and Penang

Let’s Talk Food – Across Religious Divides

Things are looking good for one of Malaysia’s sunrise industries.

With an international market worth trillions of dollars, Penang is actively tapping into the highly lucrative halal business. But as with any thriving industry, it is not without its own unique set of challenges.

Datuk Abdul Malik Abul Kassim has had his share of ups and downs in life, but sheer tenacity continues to pull him through.

The halal industry in Penang has seen rapid expansion in the last two years, giving Penang an opportunity to diversify its investment sources.

The Penang Development Corporation, one of the main drivers of Penang’s development, is reinventing itself for the 21st century.

PSDC is offering on-the-job training for new workers to meet the growing demands of the halal industry.

Penang’s halal industry is going global, and it has momentum on its side.

The global crisis has definitely arrived, bringing with it opportunities as well.