September 2023 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

Learning Discipline and Trust Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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JESSEN ONG'S wedding day was celebrated with vows, music and love. He did not know it then as he cycled to his bride’s house as an excited 26-year-old, but that...

George Town Festival: Where Do We Go From Here?

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IN 2008, the inner city of George Town (along with Melaka) was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site based on its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) in cultu...

When Less Is More Expensive: The Trend of Shrinkflation

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WANTAN MEE IS a classic dish in Penang. Simple and tasty, it is a safe pick if you are unsure of what to order when eating out. It is usually served with fried...

How To Invest in Malaysia

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WE ALL HAVE DREAMS: Some may want to travel the world at their leisure, drive a luxurious car, or live within the opulent walls of a grand mansion. Although env...

Events in September

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CARNIVALSSatisfy your taste buds at the St. Nicholas’ Home Food Carnival! This event goes beyond just a gastronomic experience—it is also an endeavour to ensure...

Penang's Socio-Economic Excellence

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Slowly, But Surely

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Preserving Sacred Traditions: Tow Bu Kong Temple of Hong Kong Street

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WALKING ALONG Hong Kong Street in George Town, I stumbled upon a hidden gem that continues to uphold Chinese traditions among the local Chinese community. The T...

Dare To Dream, Then Comes The Excelling

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EXCELLENCE IS MANIFESTED through our desire to be the best and to achieve perfection. When we were students, we studied hard to get an A+ or to be the top stude...

Letter To The Editor

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I AM HOLIDAYING with my wife in Malaysia and we are staying in Penang for a few days. I found the Penang Monthly in our hotel room and it is particularly intere...