A bookish journey through the quaint and colourful history of the Hill.

John Lee Joo-for was one of the greatest acts in post-Independence Malaysian art.

The biosphere reserve listing would ensure Penang Hill's forests are preserved and researched.

Affordable and good healthcare; shelter and comfort: it’s time to address the realities of growing old in Malaysia.

An unintended turn during a hike at Air Itam becomes a fascinating experience.

State-of-the-art architecture and a commitment to green living give the upcoming Sandilands project much appeal.

A Model for Libraries of the Future

Penang Free School turns 200 this month. We celebrate its three visionaries who made the grade.

Sculptor Anthony Lau has an insatiable thirst for the unknown.

An innovative idea makes planting one's own vegetables at home possible – and fun.

Seberang Perai is undergoing massive transformation – but not without its own unique challenges.

A trail of adventure – and of the creepy sort!

In the face of a rapidly changing urban environment, Singapore’s Housing and Development Board gets things right.

Liveability is more than just making it to the top of a list; it is about ensuring quality of life is available to every spectrum of society.

Penang Monthly traces the beginnings and rise of the Chinese Recreation Club.

Astonishing sights await the dedicated hiker.

When it gets cold in the romance capital of the world, it's time to nip into an art gallery or two.

Much loved by all who have been up it, Penang Hill faces some careful but exciting upgrading.

What's it like to have spent a great part of one's life on Penang Hill? Meet two people who have done exactly that.

The recollections of Christine Khor during her blithe week on Penang Hill.

Writer Mike Gibby traces the history of the quaint Lomond Bungalow.

A simple climb through the jungle makes the Hill so much more enjoyable.

Just how do old school businesses in Pulau Tikus cope with changes and changing trends?

We take a look at the new businesses in Pulau Tikus and find out how they keep up with the competition.

A young church in Sungai Ara is home to not just one, but two saints.

Our resident hiker takes us on a dramatic – and curious – trek through the Lily Pond Circular Walk.

As prices skyrocket and GST looms, what is the state of the housing market in Penang?

The doggedness of Penang NGOs, from classic Chinese kongsi and Indian leagues to contemporary consumers' associations and heritage trusts, in devoting themselves to their individual causes, gives rise to a robust civil society that sets the city apart.

While historic buildings within George Town's Unesco site are protected, the same cannot be said for those that lie beyond the border.