Elizabeth Su

is a Harvard Mason Fellow (Class of '97). She is very curious about people and the world, and believes that asking questions is a great way to learn. Elizabeth teaches, writes and loves storytelling.

16 posts

Empowering Women Towards Financial Independence And Leadership Roles

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From political leadership and AI literacy to entrepreneurship and STEM education, Penang is expanding opportunities for women to lead and thrive. Discover how education is empowering the next generation of changemakers and shaping a more inclusive future.

by Elizabeth Su

A Tale of Tourism In Two States: Sustainability Approaches For Penang And Sarawak

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ON 30 MARCH, the International Day of Zero Waste, the United Nations (UN) Environment Programme and UN Tourism launched the…

by Elizabeth Su

A Short History of Penang’s Port, Ferries and Wharves

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BRITISH WRITER AND philosopher, Julian Baggini once wrote, “Looking out over the port of Dover, with the endless stream of…

by Elizabeth Su

AI Data Centres: How Many Do We Need?

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As of the end of 2024, Malaysia hosts 54 operational data centres (including two in Penang) offering a 504.8MW capacity, with Johor leading in IT capacity and Klang Valley remaining a core market.

by Elizabeth Su

Spirited: Reminders of How Man and Nature Are Inseparable

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IF YOU COULD have conversations with your ancestors, what questions would you ask? Visitors to the Tribal Art Exhibition “Spirited: Human Art of The Non-Human”...

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Penang’s Semiconductor Industry Continues Excelling

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Semiconductors, sometimes called the “brains” of electronics, are the mainstay of Penang’s Electrical & Electronics (E&E) sector. Malaysia's E&E sector is expected to contribute RM120 billion to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and generate RM495 billion in export earnings by 2025.

by Elizabeth Su

A Great New Way to Blast Machines Clean

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When Shivonne Lew decided to change careers after nearly a decade in the financial services sector, she took a leap of faith into a field she ha...

by Elizabeth Su

Where Students Return to be Teachers

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Established in 1955 as a Chinese independent mission school, SMJK Sacred Heart in Balik Pulau lies ensconced on church grounds, in a rural setting where time se...

by Elizabeth Su

Incubating the Innovative

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Does Penang have the network of support and structures needed to provide a vibrant startup environment? Does it have a dynamic landscape that stimulates innovat...

by Elizabeth Su

Making People Talk Business is Penang’s Business

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At the Ninth China MICE Industry Golden Chair Awards ceremony held in Beijing in April 2016, Malaysia was voted among the top 10 best international destinations...

by Elizabeth Su

Making the Needs of Employees and Employers Meet

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Vocational education and training (VET) connotes pre-employment training, skills upgrading, retraining and remedial training, which are all meant to prepare ind...

by Elizabeth Su

A Man with a Mission

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For SK Sundaram, the man behind Raviraj, the key to success is winning the hearts of employees and leading a balanced life.

by Elizabeth Su