Novel businesses on the block
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There has been a steady sprouting up of new businesses in Pulau Tikus – from bakeries to boutiques. But behind the scenes, there is a radical transformati...
Space for Penang’s local artists
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Fact is, Penang is no longer just about its colonial history and street food. Since its listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site seven years ago, its art scene...
Old shops face new realities
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Pulau Tikus is one of the upmarket districts in Penang. A fair amount of bungalows, colonial buildings and highend condominiums is located in the area, alongsid...
Profiling Penang as a Culture Hub
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Branding a city is more than creating a logo; it refers to establishing an identity based on the city’s inherent features and characteristics. A city with a successful brand of its own can eventually turn into a place where people want to live, work and visit.
An avant-garde hotel for Pulau Tikus
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Michael Hanratty.Situated along the bustling Jalan Kelawai, in the heart of Pulau Tikus, is a futuristically designed building called G Hotel Kelawai. Uni...
Crowdfund Your Way to a Higher Education
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Co-founded by undergraduates from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and National University of Singapore (NUS), Skolafund is a recent online start-up that aims to help as many people as possible to obtain higher education.
Home-schooling – An Applauded Option
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National schools were once the first choice most Malaysian parents made for their children. However, in recent years, home-schooling has been a growing trend.
Penang Offers Much More for the Connoisseur than Just Hawker Food
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Over a Century of QualityFounded in 1856, Ghee Hiang is a heritage brand name which originated from China in the late Qing Dynasty. “We initially starte...
A Foreign Language Learned is a Cultural Gap Bridged
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Foreign language centres have long had afirm foothold in Penang. The Malaysian- German Society (MGS), for one, emerged more than 50 years ago as a friendship so...