Warships Sunk off Penang in World War I
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THROUGHOUT WORLD WAR I, Penang was indispensable to British war eforts as a hub supplying men, commodities and funds. Apart from being an important communicatio...
Cameron Highlands: The Making of Malaysia’s Largest Hill Station
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IN 1884, the British administration in Malaya became interested in developing a hill station in the Titiwangsa mountain range. Sir William Cameron, a government...
Two Station Masters and Their Memories of Penang Hill
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In conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Penang Hill funicular railway, I interviewed two former station masters who have contributed their entire career towards managing the Penang Hill funicular railway.
Standing Out, Fitting In, Rising Above
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Fatin Amilin, 24, is more comfortable eating with a pair of chopsticks. She celebrates both Chinese New Year and Hari Raya, and enjoys eating Chinese delicacies...
Testaments of Their Times
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Jubilee Clock Tower in George Town, Penang.It is easy to tell the time today – you have it on your wrist, or in your pocket, or on your desk, o...
Rejoicing in George Town’s Diverse Rituals
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Kuah Li Feng.This year, the George Town Heritage Celebrations, held from July 6-8, highlights the rituals and festive events of the various...
The Art of Nature Preservation
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Green Dream by Joelle Saint-Arnoult.Mother Earth by Gabriela Garza-Lainez.Global Warming by Lucia Quiros.They are artists, and they love natur...
How Aware Are We?
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AS THE COMBINED Covid-19 cases reach a staggering 2 million and counting, global healthcare systems are being stretched beyond their limits.Initial public res...
The Apom Sellers of Pulau Tikus
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As the perfect side to the morning’s breakfast or as accompaniment to one’s afternoon tea, the apom is a light, healthy and inexpensive snack.For...
E-Scooters May Be Penang’s Next Major Industry
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THIS MAY COME as a surprise to many, but Penang has been pioneering Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) industry since 2008, and this was with the establishm...
The Future of Motorcycle Repairs
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A VESPA’S ALLURE cannot be denied. The scooter first came to public attention in 1946 as a cheap alternative to navigate the cobblestoned streets of bombe...
Penang’s Armenian Connection
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VISITORS TO PENANG often throng Armenian Street thanks to the numerous street art and cafés located in the vicinity. Lined with Straits Eclectic shophouses, the...