Abdur-Razzaq Lubis

is a writer and the Malaysia and Singapore representative to the Mandailing All Clans Assembly.

5 posts

Regional power politics and the birth of Penang

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PENANG'S HISTORY is directly tied to that of Kedah, a sovereign — and the oldest — kingdom on the peninsula before its annexation by Siam in the 13t...

by Abdur-Razzaq Lubis

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From 'Malay Town' to Acheen Street (Lebuh Acheh)

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ON HIS ARRIVAL in 1786, Captain Francis Light, the founder of the British trading post on Penang Island, laid out the original grid of George Town as we know it...

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Penang’s vanished spot on the pilgrim route

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IN THE FIRST hundred years of Penang’s history as a British trading settlement, Muslim pilgrims in the region were transported by Arab and Indian Muslim sailing ships. These called at Aceh, Penang, Malacca and Singapore.

by Abdur-Razzaq Lubis

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Recognising Penang’s Inherent Cosmopolitanism

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Penang, once a thriving regional hub, faces the challenge of overcoming insularity to tap into its rich cultural and economic heritage. Embracing its regional role can revitalise the state and foster growth.

by Abdur-Razzaq Lubis

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The Haj Pilgrimage

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The pilgrimage is the fifth pillar of Islam, and it is the duty of every able-bodied Muslim to perform it at least once in their lifetimes during Eid al-Adha.

by Abdur-Razzaq Lubis

Abdur-Razzaq Lubis