The event you're referring to is a book talk and launch titled "Emotion and Passion in Gender Policy: The Medium is the Message," featuring Professor Maznah Mohamad.
This talk explores themes from Professor Maznah Mohamad's 2025 book, Sexuality and Islamic Spirituality in Early Malay Texts. It examines how the "emotional force" and social meaning of gender-related stories—specifically regarding intimacy, power, and sensitive topics like marital rape and wife-beating—change as they transition from historical spiritual texts into modern gender policy and legal codes.
Since March is International Women's Month, George Town is hosting several other events focused on gender policy and empowerment:
Would you like more details on how to register for the Penang Institute talk or information on other upcoming seminars in George Town?
Event Overview
Other Gender-Related Events in George Town (March 2026)
•"Emotion and Passion in Gender Policy: The Medium is the Message,"
•Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026
•Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
•Location: Penang Institute, 10 Jalan Brown, George Town, Penang
•Type: Public Book Talk / Launch
•Cost: Free (Registration typically required)
•Speaker: Dr. Maznah Mohamad (Honorary Fellow at NUS and Professor at Asian Women’s Leadership University College)
•Discussant: Dr. Azza Basarudin (Associate Professor at California State University, Long Beach)
•International Women’s Day Run 2026
•Date: 29 March 2026, 6:30 AM
•Location: Straits Quay, George Town
•Description: A 6km fun run promoting women's health and wellness.
•Inner Power: Sustainable Success for Women Entrepreneurs
•Date: 24 March 2026, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
•Location: MASCO Co-Working Space, George Town
•Description: An empowerment event with expert-led learning and networking for women in business.
•International Women's Day Celebration with MPKK Medan Angsana
•Date: 15 March 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
•Location: Medan Angsana Basketball Court
•Description: Features community activities like zumba, health checks, and a women entrepreneur car boot sale.
Updated at 18 Mar 2026