Feature - Penang Monthly

Clean Water Under Threat: Highlighting Emerging Pollutants in Malaysia

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WATER IS THE most vital resource on Earth, covering approximately 71% of its surface. It is indispensable to the survival…

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OUR INDUSTRIES ARE key drivers of Malaysia’s economic growth, but they also create a significant demand for water. This…

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“WE LIVE IN an age of swirling crises—economic crisis, energy crisis, food security crisis. What are the chances of…

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PDC IS THE first state agency in Penang to adopt the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goal…

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FARMERS, PARTICULARLY SMALL-HOLDERS, are integral to Malaysia’s agricultural sector as they account for approximately 76% of Malaysia’s food…

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“Then, it was Penang. On a morning of emerald and gold, the city rose from the sea like the miraculous…

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“IF YOU CAN drive in Penang,” my parents say, “you can drive anywhere in Malaysia.” My Sabahan parents regard Penang…

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In conjunction with the November issue’s highlight on the water crisis that plagues the state, and the George Town…

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WHILE CHINESE LANGUAGE publishing has been long-standing in Malaysia, its market remains small. According to Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia, the total…

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AT THE END of every November, there occurs a sudden influx of visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of…

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EXPERIENCING NEW CULTURES, discovering fresh perspectives and finding escape—the allure of travel is undeniable. But there remains a divide…

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I WAS BORN in Manhattan, New York, so I am used to island life, though I must admit that living…