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A TRIBUTE TO A LA SALLIAN ICON St. Xavier’s Institution: A Documented History traces 170 years of SXI—compiled by Brother Jason Blaikie and edited by Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng. A record of heritage, spirit, and nation-building. Get your copy today: penangmonthly.com/shop/

26 Feb 2026: Penang Institute hosted Dr. Azza Basarudin on global anti-feminist backlash—patriarchy as power, misogyny as enforcement. Cases across countries show shared patterns. The way forward: solidarity, education, and engaging men and boys.

THE HEARTBEAT OF PENANG, ONE EDITORIAL AT A TIME Month by Month compiles Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng’s editorials for Penang Monthly—a running reflection on governance, culture, and Penang identity. A must-have for readers and observers alike. Get your copy: penangmonthly.com/shop/

A TAPESTRY OF GLOBAL SHIFTS & LOCAL TRUTHS In Passing Glimpses of the Present, Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng explores global power, Malaysia’s Madani agenda, and Penang’s exceptionalism. Which chapter intrigues you most? Get your copy today: penangmonthly.com/shop/

Explore the works of Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng, one of the region’s sharpest thinkers. Over the next days, we dive into geopolitics, national identity, and democracy—dissecting the past to understand the present. Which era of Malaysian history fascinates you most?

Dear friends of Penang Institute, Warmest wishes to our Muslim friends on this auspicious and special day during these difficult and confusing times. Good thing we have each other. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Dato’ Dr Ooi Kee Beng and everyone at Penang Institute!

Can Southeast Asia stay neutral amid US–China rivalry? Dr. Khong Yuen Foong unpacks ASEAN’s shifting alignments. 🗓 27 Mar | 3PM 📍 South Wing, Synergize Room, Penang Institute No live stream available. Register: bit.ly/PI-KYF

Curious about how Penang can improve productivity and competitiveness? Join Michael Schaper on 1 April, moderated by Dato’ Dr Ooi Kee Beng. 🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/talk-just-wh…

Talk | Emotion & Passion in Gender Policy How does the medium shape how we understand gender and intimacy? Prof Maznah Mohamad explores ideas from early Malay texts to modern policy. 🗓 7 Apr | 🕒 3–4:30pm 💬 Speaker: Dr. Maznah Mohmad 🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/talk-the-emo…

A global anti-feminist backlash is reshaping societies, challenging established norms and reversing hard-won gains in gender equality. Dr Azza Basarudin explores its roots, drivers, and the implications for law, politics, and public life. Register here: bit.ly/Azza-Basarudin

📚 Book Launch: A Dialogue Across Civilisations From Socrates to Confucius, Marx to Mao—Tan Wah-Piow brings history’s great thinkers into dialogue on justice, power & civic life. 🗓 25 Feb | 🕗 8pm 🔗 Registration: forms.gle/TBTMiMaSgy8TgS…

Penang Institute, with QuLeap Mind (USA), presents a 2-day AI Bootcamp (26–27 Mar 2026). Led by Dr P.J. Tan, it equips Form 3–5 students with hands-on AI, ML, Edge AI & semiconductor skills—building Penang as an ASEAN AI hub. Register: shorturl.at/YSwE6

Penang Institute welcomed a delegation from Thailand’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Institute (STIPI), KMUTT. Led by Dr Santi Charoenpornpattana, discussions centred on policy research, capacity building, and future research collaboration.

Street food put Penang on the map—but its future is uncertain. On Spill the Teh, Chef Su Kim Hock explores why youth are leaving kopitiams, the real economics of street food, and how to sustain heritage cuisine without freezing it. penanginstitute.org/podcasts/spill…

Penang’s Cheah Kongsi, founded in 1810, reflects two centuries of clan history and civic life. Join this talk on its transformation, documented with Penang Institute. Register: bit.ly/Cheah-Kongsi?u…

A Scot in Southeast Asia who challenged power, fought injustice, and left questions that still resonate. Explore James Richardson Logan’s story on 29 Jan. Register Here: 🔗 bit.ly/JRL-26?utm_sou…

Penang Institute is hiring a Finance Officer! For more information and to apply, send your CV and cover letter to application@penanginstitute.org. For full details, visit: penanginstitute.org/opportunities/…

On 4 Aug, Dr. Beh May Ting joined YB Daniel Gooi’s delegation to MHTC, discussing Penang’s medical tourism, strategies to reassure international patients after the 6% SST, and ongoing initiatives to boost the sector’s growth and patient experience.

How will the latest reciprocal tariffs affect Malaysia’s economic trajectory? We break down the data for key sectors. #Malaysia #Economy #TradePolicy #EconomicOutlook #GlobalTrade #TariffImpact #Tariffs #Semiconductors #Electronics

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