New creative space Coex reignites Penang’s arts and culture scene People September 18, 2023 Architect Mei Chee Seong and Tan Shih Thoe of Hin Bus Depot are working hand-in-hand to create a platform for curators and artisans with distinct stories to tell.
Dine on homely Japanese dishes in the company of felines at Catonomy in George Town, Penang Food August 28, 2023 A relaxing space for ailurophiles to savour quiet moments.
'Devil's Curry': Antoine Loncle's photo exhibition is an exploration of his Serani identity Culture August 23, 2023 The lensman wants the show to provoke thought on how we see one another and how inclusive or exclusive our respective communities can be.
Italian café and grocer Bottega Mediterranea still a hit after 12 years Food July 28, 2023 Browse through their wide range of Mediterranean comestibles before sitting down in a no-frills setting for some perennial Italian favourites.
Liew Kwai Fei’s 'Pencil Exercises' is having a second showing in ChinaHouse, Penang Culture July 14, 2023 More than just a writing instrument, the pencil is the artist’s muse.
What to expect of the new Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023 Food July 5, 2023 The first session was helmed by chef Johnson Wong of Penang's gēn, who presented dishes featuring Peranakan flavours with a twist.
Southeast Asia co-founder and executive director of tech company FunNow Philip Ting on the launch of GastroMonth KL and Penang People June 13, 2023 The event gathers the best chefs in Malaysia for a whole month of special menus.
Help pedestrians get around George Town in board game Kaki Lima Culture June 12, 2023 The game encourages players to think about the accessibility and cultural history of Penang's five-foot ways.
New Malaysian board game Bansan is inspired by local markets Culture June 7, 2023 It captures the culture therein and how produce goes from stalls to the table.
Tan Twan Eng is first Malaysian International Booker Prize judge Culture March 2, 2023 He is drawn to well-constructed and well-written books, unpretentious novels that do not waste the reader’s time and speak to both the head and heart.