Along with it is the increase in the need for integrated planning.

State exco YB Chow Kon Yeow speaks...

The state is second home to a vibrant and active Borneoan community.

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

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

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

A look into ridership and population projection shows the Better, Cheaper Faster alternative transport model might be fundamentally flawed.

It's time to talk about the future of planning in Penang.

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

Watch out: huge festivals are taking place all over the globe.

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

The regional art scene may be lacking in terms of shared identity consciousness, but things are certainly changing.

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

Balik Pulau has turned into a natural sanctuary for artists to settle and create their art.

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

Petaling Jaya is still reeling from a string of surprise high-profile transfers.

Penang Institute hosts the inaugural Conference of the Asean Coalition for Clean Governance.

As injuries and complaints mount, Batu Ferringhi’s famed beach is rapidly losing its lustre, thanks to an unregulated water sports industry and the absence of enforcement.

In transforming Penang into a city of the future, public participation is key.

The Pakatan Rakyat governments are determined to push ahead with local elections, with or without federal help.

Kee Thuan Chye visits Bangkok Lane for a trip down memory lane, only to come away disoriented by the winds of change.