January 2020 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

The Changing Faces of Iconic Gurney Drive

4 min read

The beloved Gurney Drive waterfront has witnessed many changes in the last 100 years; from clear blue waves breaking on its reclaimed shore and the loss of its beaches.

by Andrea Filmer

Readying Pulau Tikus for the Future

2 min read

An old town it may be, but Pulau Tikus and its surroundings will soon be given a fresh lease of life with the opening of Gurney Wharf.

by Regina Hoo

Penang Goes Public - Making Space Open and Welcoming

12 min read

Public spaces help build a community, diverse as individuals may be, by being areas that are welcoming, safe, relaxing, comforting, social; and encouraging of various activities.

by Regina Hoo

Strengthening Penang’s Concert Industry

5 min read

Penang is setting its sights on becoming the new destination of choice for concerts in Malaysia, rivalling KL and Genting Highlands’s Arena of Stars. Currently, the Setia SPICE Arena is the go-to venue for concerts in the state.

by Regina Hoo

Empire of the Winds Awarded Penang Book Prize 2019

3 min read

On November 24, Philip Bowring’s book, Empire of the Winds: The Global Role of Asia’s Great Archipelago, published by I.B. Tauris, took home the 2019 Penang Book Prize, which is awarded annually by city magazine Penang Monthly.

by Penang Monthly

Liveability Lies in Public Spaces being Properly Planned and Maintained

3 min read

Urbanity changes our relationship to space and loosens our link to Nature. As societies grow in size, they acquire space that then needs to be planned, managed and endlessly maintained.

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng

Old Buildings, New Life

5 min read

Buildings of great heritage value are found scattered across the state of Penang. Quite a few of them are restored though, albeit often repurposed for contemporary uses.

by Enzo Sim & Julia Tan