Culture and Art

After debuting in May at the Taoyuan Department of Cultural Affairs in Taiwan, the “Penang–Taoyuan 2025 Watercolour Exchange Exhibition” travelled to Malaysia, opening at the SGM Penang Culture Centre from 9–24 August. The exhibition showcased 65 works by 18 Penang artists and 29 Taoyuan artists, attracting 1,760 visitors and receiving an enthusiastic response. The exhibition

From 12 July–10 August, Wisma Kebudayaan SGM welcomed 3,179 visitors to the “Depicting the Beauty of Nature – Ink Painting Exhibition by Hon Peow.” The exhibition invited viewers to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of Malaysia’s landscapes, especially the tranquil rubber trees and scenic Taiping Lake Gardens, through 60 delicate brushwork pieces by the

The art exhibition “Ethereal Echoes – Sketches and Recent Works by Lai Loong Sung” concluded on 8 June at Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, having welcomed more than 3,600 visitors since its opening on 26 April. In addition to local visitors, the exhibition also attracted art enthusiasts from China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the US.

On 17 May, an ink painting exhibition by renowned 86-year-old Malaysian artist Hon Peow was officially opened by Human Resources Minister cum Member of Parliament for Bukit Mertajam YB Sim Chee Keong, at the SGM Penang Culture Centre. YB Sim officiated the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, accompanied by Hon Peow, SGM Penang chairperson Low