A Row of Fairs Clearing the Air in the Art World
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Ooi Kok Chuen
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Penang’s Villages in Numbers
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VILLAGES IN Malaysia are classified into eight groups: Arranged villages, planned villages, new villages, traditional villages, fishing villages, floating villa...
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Guar Kepah: Penang's Only Prehistoric Site
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Guar Kepah is significant for being the only prehistoric site found in Penang, as well as the only site in Peninsular Malaysia with ancient human settlements close to the marine environment.
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