Penang Art District

08/05/2026

Kata Katha: Talkback with Bright Ong and Christine Das

17 May 2026, Sunday�4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tangga@COEX
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Following Peter Ong’s Monkey Business talk, join Bright Ong and Christine Das in a relaxed, informal setting for an open and engaging conversation on the making of PROJECT RIWAYAT.

This session offers an opportunity to hear directly from the duo as they reflect on the development of the project, from its conceptual foundations to the evolving processes behind its creation. They will also offer insights into the intentions and guiding questions that shaped the project, particularly in relation to themes of wildlife conservation, contemporary artistic practice, and the shifting ways we understand and relate to the natural world.

The conversation will open up broader reflections on storytelling, responsibility, and imagination, considering how artistic practice can respond to urgent ecological and cultural concerns, while also pointing towards possible futures.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to this session, which brings the first iteration of PROJECT RIWAYAT by Bright Ong and Christine Das to a conclusion.
Seats are limited! Please RSVP via the QR code on the last slide.

Photo courtesy of Thum Chia Chieh ( )

08/05/2026

Penang-born fashion photographer Danny Lim is coming home. His first solo exhibition in Malaysia, titled Good Morning_____, opens on 9 May 2026 at Hin Bus

07/05/2026

Monkey Business
by Peter Ong, Project Monyet

17 May 2026, Sunday
4:00 PM | 30 minutes
Tangga COEX

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Not all “business” is human… some of it swings through ancient rainforests, calls across misty highlands, and moves silently through limestone shadows.

Join Peter Ong (Project Monyet) for Monkey Business, a 30-minute journey into Peninsular Malaysia’s wildest boardrooms, where Siamangs duet like thunder, Slow Lorises slip through the night, and Stump-tailed Macaques keep watch over forgotten ranges.

From biodiverse landscapes to urgent conservation stories, this is a closer look at the lives we share space with, and too often overlook.

Seats are limited! Please RSVP via the QR code on the last slide.

05/05/2026

Where sound becomes movement, and movement becomes sound.

Join us for Nāda / Resonance — an intimate live collaboration between Aida Redza, Luvenia Kalia & Santosh Logandran, rooted in the ancient practice of Nāda Yoga.

This isn’t a performance you just watch, it’s one you feel. Live music, embodied movement, and deep listening converge in real time, creating a sensory journey where vibration, breath, and rhythm become one.

🗓 Friday, 29 May 2026
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Hin Bus Depot, Penang
🎟 RM35 per

Register via:
WhatsApp - 0164128200
Email - [email protected]

01/05/2026

As part of Project Riwayat, Katha 1 by Bright Ong, one half of the Project Riwayat duo, together with his team of puppeteers, will be present at the Hin Market over three consecutive weekends, with puppet activations taking place on both Saturdays and Sundays, alongside small teasers of what’s to come later this afternoon.

While approximate timings are indicated in the poster, they remain flexible, so keep an eye out as you move through the space, you might just come across them when you least expect it.

This project is made possible with the support of Yayasan Hasanah, ArtsFAS, Penang Art District, AAYU Homes, Hin Bus Depot, and COEX.
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EXHIBITION DETAILS
Project Riwayat: Katha 1: Voices of the Vanishing
by Bright Ong and Christine Das
May 1st to 17th, 2026 | 10 am - 6 pm ( daily, except Wed )
COEX, Hin Bus Depot

28/04/2026

Rebuilding Our Connection to Nature: Why It Matters

In a world increasingly shaped by screens, concrete, and technology, have we lost touch with the very environment that sustains us?

Join us for an interactive panel session curated by The Habitat Foundation, as part of Project Riwayat, where we rethink what it means to be human in a modern world. We’ll explore why staying connected to nature remains fundamental to our well-being and how we can foster that bond within our cities and for the next generation.

The Panelists
We are honored to host three incredible voices in conservation:

(i) Bernard Harrison (Former Director of Singapore Zoo): The visionary behind the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, sharing how zoos and gardens can awaken our innate curiosity about "wild things."

(ii) Justine Vaz (Executive Director, The Habitat Foundation): A geographer and practitioner who believes that preserving wild places like the Al Sultan Abdullah Tiger Reserve is essential for human wellbeing.

(iii) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadine Ruppert (Primatologist): Discussing "Nature Next Door" and what urban primates can teach us about intelligence, adaptability, and the art of coexistence.
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Details are as follows :
3 May 2026, Sunday
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Inclusive of Q&A)
Tangga

How can we ensure a wilder, greener future for the generations to come? Come share your thoughts and learn from the experts.Seats are limited! Please RSVP via the QR code on the last slide.

28/04/2026

Did you see a flash of a fin, or was it just the waves?

Whales, dolphins, porpoises, and dugongs aren't just visitors to Malaysia, they are our neighbors, living in our waters since time immemorial. Yet, as our world changes, these "everyday Malaysians" are struggling to stay afloat.

It isn’t a choice between us or them. Protecting these majestic creatures means protecting the very ecosystems that sustain our own lives.

As part of Project Riwayat, join us for an eye-opening session with Dr. Louisa Ponnampalam, co-founder of MareCet, as we explore how we can move from being foes to friends of the sea.
Let’s learn how to share our waters and protect our collective future.
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Details are as follows :
The Fins Among Us: Why Co-Existence With Marine Mammals Matters
By Dr. Louisa Ponnampalam
2 May 2026, Saturday | 1:00 PM (45 mins incl. Q&A)
Tangga@COEX

Seats are limited! Please RSVP via the QR code on the last slide.

Photos courtesy of MareCet

24/04/2026

Sembang Seni with ReformARTsi

ReformARTsi Malaysia, in collaboration with Penang Art District, is hosting a gathering at COEX to explore ways artists and culture workers can work together across Malaysia in building the ecosystem we want. Through a facilitated interactive session, practitioners from Penang will be invited to share their observations on the current state of Penang’s arts and culture ecosystem, reflect on strategies of making change, and energise existing and new connections in the arts community. So if you’re passionate about sustaining Penang’s art scene, curious to learn more about ReformARTsi’s Seni Untuk Semua campaign, or simply down to spend an evening listening to some of Penang’s brilliant creative minds, please come and join us! This event is open to the public. Please RSVP at the link in bio. Space is limited.

Date: 2nd May 2026
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Venue: ,

RSVP at this link: https://shorturl.at/w9lyq (also in bio)

24/04/2026

Sembang Seni with ReformARTsi

ReformARTsi Malaysia, in collaboration with Penang Art District, is hosting a gathering at COEX to explore ways artists and culture workers can work together across Malaysia in building the ecosystem we want. Through a facilitated interactive session, practitioners from Penang will be invited to share their observations on the current state of Penang's arts and culture ecosystem, reflect on strategies of making change, and energise existing and new connections in the arts community. So if you’re passionate about sustaining Penang’s art scene, curious to learn more about ReformARTsi’s Seni Untuk Semua campaign, or simply down to spend an evening listening to some of Penang’s brilliant creative minds, please come and join us! This event is open to the public. Please RSVP at the link in bio. Space is limited.

Date: 2nd May 2026
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Venue: COEX at Kilang Besi, Hin Bus Depot

RSVP at this link: https://shorturl.at/w9lyq

22/04/2026