​PENANG INSTITUTE is one of Malaysia’s major think tanks. Funded by the Penang State Government, it was established in 1997 to work towards securing Penang’s reputation as an intellectual hub and the cultural capital of the country, as well as to enhance Penang’s reputation in ASEAN and beyond.

One of its foremost channels is the magazine, Penang Monthly, which is known as "The voice of Penang".

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The magazine aims to provide Penangites with information about significant issues in order to promote public participation, thus encouraging discussions about the various aspects of Penang’s fates and fortunes.

Penang Monthly also profiles Penang personalities who have contributed - sometimes in very unassuming, but crucial ways - to the reputation and well-being of the state, and shines a spotlight on ordinary Penangites who would otherwise go unnoticed, but nevertheless define the culture of the state in important ways.

The team at Monitor ERP System in Malaysia is very humbled that they have expressed such an interest in learning more about us, and what we can contribute to Penang State and all the manufacturing SMEs in Malaysia.