Mention George Town, Penang, and most of us probably think of the food, the street art, or even the rich history of this trading hub. But as we wander around this vibrant city, most likely taking snapshots to be posted on social media later, how often do we stop to look at the old shop signs that can still be found along the streets? What stories do these signs tell us about this disappearing trade? We speak to Joel Lim Du Bois, project director of Ban Ban Kia, a project involving walking tours around Penang to highlight these unique shop signs.



Image credit: George Town Festival 2024 / Sherwynd Rylan Kessler

Mention George Town, Penang, and most of us probably think of the food, the street art, or even the rich history of this trading hub. But as we wander around this vibrant city, most likely taking snapshots to be posted on social media later, how often do we stop to look at the old shop signs that can still be found along the streets? What stories do these signs tell us about this disappearing trade? We speak to Joel Lim Du Bois, project director of Ban Ban Kia, a project involving walking tours around Penang to highlight these unique shop signs.Image credit: George Town Festival 2024 / Sherwynd Rylan Kessler

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The Disappearing Trade of Penang's Shop Signs 

Aviation has always symbolized modernity, progress, and freedom, captivating us with everything from the roar of commercial jets to the precision of military maneuvers. There’s a childlike wonder in watching these machines defy gravity. Now, Malaysia’s first civil-recognized aerobatic pilot, Captain John Sham, and the GameBird Aerobatic Team are aiming to put the country on the global stage in a new way. Beyond performing breathtaking stunts, they’re carving out a space for aerobatics in Malaysia’s aviation scene and inspiring the next generation of pilots. We’ll explore Captain John’s journey from the Royal Malaysian Air Force, how technology has reduced the risks of flying, and the significance of bringing aerobatics to Malaysia.



Image Credit: Layang Layang Group

Aviation has always symbolized modernity, progress, and freedom, captivating us with everything from the roar of commercial jets to the precision of military maneuvers. There’s a childlike wonder in watching these machines defy gravity. Now, Malaysia’s first civil-recognized aerobatic pilot, Captain John Sham, and the GameBird Aerobatic Team are aiming to put the country on the global stage in a new way. Beyond performing breathtaking stunts, they’re carving out a space for aerobatics in Malaysia’s aviation scene and inspiring the next generation of pilots. We’ll explore Captain John’s journey from the Royal Malaysian Air Force, how technology has reduced the risks of flying, and the significance of bringing aerobatics&nbsp;to&nbsp;Malaysia.Image Credit: Layang Layang Group

How the GameBird is Taking Malaysian Aviation to New Heights

This week on Made In Malaysia, we’ll be looking at the coat of arms of the Straits Settlements, a territory directly ruled by the British colonial government. Sunda Shelves co-founder Surin Suksuwan joins us to share what he’s learned about the rich  history of the Straits Settlements, and how it is reflected in the design of its coat of arms.



Image Credit: COVE Collective Org

This week on Made In Malaysia, we’ll be looking at the coat of arms of the Straits Settlements, a territory directly ruled by the British colonial government. Sunda Shelves co-founder Surin Suksuwan joins us to share what he’s learned about the rich&nbsp; history of the Straits Settlements, and how it is reflected in the design of its coat of arms.Image Credit: COVE Collective Org

Decoding The Straits Settlements’ Coat Of Arms

We’re concluding this month’s focus on music by exploring the spaces that make our local music scene. We speak to Sujesh Pavithran, a musician and former music journalist, to look back at the spaces that have nurtured Malaysian music and the challenges they face in supporting the industry.



Image Credit: 7713 Photography, Shutterstock 

We’re concluding this month’s focus on music by exploring the spaces that make our local music scene. We speak to Sujesh Pavithran, a musician and former music journalist, to look back at the spaces that have nurtured Malaysian music and the challenges they face in supporting the industry.Image Credit: 7713 Photography, Shutterstock

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