A brewery of cultures
5 min read
Shirtless and arms akimbo on the sides of his bulging stomach, The Owner stands behind the cashier of his hole-in-the-wall shop, Antarabangsa in George Town....
Journalism's past and Penang's future
3 min read
At a time when journalism – as a social activity more than a salaried profession – is booming beyond measure in Malaysia, a fact proven by heighte...
The dedicated carver
1 min read
In the heart of George Town there is a dying trade which has its origins long before the Second World War. Kok Ah Wah is a master in traditional carved signboar...
A fusion of art
1 min read
George Town’s listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site has, as everyone will have noticed, rejuvenated interest in the city, transforming it into a thrivin...