23 floats to light up Penang Wesak Celebration 2026

Penang Wesak Celebration 2026 will feature 23 floats under the theme “Bridging through digital, cultivating wisdom together”, with the main procession set for 31...

Penang’s New History Gallery Opens in George Town with RM10 Resident Pass

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has officially launched the state’s new history gallery along Bishop Street, nestled within the heart of the George...

How Rope Bridges and Friendly Neighbours Are Saving Penang’s Endangered Langurs

In Penang, a community-led conservation effort is giving the endangered dusky langur a fighting chance — using little more than upcycled fire hoses and...

Penang Steps Up Bid for UNESCO Nod for Chingay and Lion Dance

Penang is ramping up efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for two of its most iconic cultural traditions — the Chingay procession and the lion...

Fix George Town Heritage Site or Lose It: Penang Lawmaker Demands Cheaper, Practical Solutions

Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng has urged the Penang state government to introduce proactive, practical and affordable solutions for managing the George Town UNESCO...

Lions soar and dragons dance as Penang chases Unesco recognition for cultural arts

Lions launched across towering poles and dragons wove through the air to the thundering beat of drums as the 23rd Penang Wushu, Lion and...

What a Neighbour’s Quarrel Online Tells Malaysia About Itself

When Thai and Cambodian netizens clashed online during the 2025 border conflict, the rest of Southeast Asia watched. Most saw it as someone else's...

Rare Tanjore Painting and Chola-Era Artefacts on Display at New Indian Heritage Gallery in Penang

A newly opened Indian cultural facility in George Town is drawing attention for showcasing rare and historically significant artefacts that highlight the depth and...

Penang Scholar Reframes Two Centuries of Island History in New Book

Malaysia Silk Road Society president Datuk Dr Cheah See Kian has launched a fresh historical account that challenges Western narratives of Penang's past. His...

Hari Raya Decorations in Penang Shopping Malls 2026

Raya is just around the corner, and Penang's shopping malls are already dressed up for the occasion. Whether you're hunting for the perfect photo...

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