The gentle equilibrium among George Town's many races is its strength.

His large collection is now at the Penang State Art Gallery.

Towering over small and mighty are the sentinels of the skies.

Canopy walkways allow visitors to enjoy Air Hitam Dalam's enthralling sights.

Folks at Kampung Tanjung Tokong take the changing landscape in their stride.

The communal spirit of Kampung Seronok makes it a truly fun place to be.

Malay-Muslims in Penang make up a colourful, progressive community.

The enchanting – and ever expanding – township has apace and charm of its own.

The historic village straddles the modern and the archaic.

A hike across Pulau Jerejak reveals remnants of the past.

Intrinsically linked to the water, George Town's waterfront is where it all began – and it still continues to amaze.

Once an iconic figure during Penang Harbour’s heyday,discover the crucial role of the lighters that shuttled between massive hulking cargo ships and the port.

Amid the strife post-Arab Spring is a sense of optimism, where ideals are kept alive.

A legacy of the British, Penang's water infrastructure is part of the city's colonial inheritance.

Syed Thajudeen – artist, philosopher, poet and magician – returns with a grand flourish.

Lorong Cheapside is a treasure trove for hardware and DIY enthusiasts, and a lingering reminder of George Town's working class days.

The world's most populous Muslim- majority country tackles the IS threat.

If we can strike the right balance with federalism, we may just be able to strengthen Malaysia. But where and how should we start?

Heritage is not only about preserving an old building's infrastructure. It's also about preserving the intangibles.

Different spaces mean different things for the folks of George Town. Penang Institute sets out to discover the nooks and crannies of the city in its “My George Town” project.

Founder and president of the Cordoba Foundation Dr Anas Al-Tikriti explains how yesterday’s conjured narratives have become the reality of today.

Prof Mohsen Kadivar sheds some light on the different sects of Islam, and why they should be embraced.

An analysis of the promises given by the Penang and Selangor state governments in their respective manifestos.

What policies should the Pakatan state governments focus on in their second term?

Kee Thuan Chye says it's time to take stock of where we are and how much further we have to go.

Penang has been home to some of the most compelling Malay artists in the country.

The Allianze University College of Medical Sciences aims to locally produce world-class medical professionals.

New art spaces are popping up in Penang, but can the state take advantage of this energy?

Faith Watson takes a trip from Penang to Bangladesh and discovers that it can be easier to feel at home in one place than another.