Malaysia: Absolutely a Secular State
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Whether Malaysia is a secular state or not has become a contentious matter. Since the nation’s independence, there has been constant demand from certain g...
The Mainland Awakens
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Onboard the ferry.The vibrancy in Penang Island nowadays is undeniable, ever since George Town was listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2008. The eme...
Better, Cheaper, Faster – Really?
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The Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) is the state government’s biggest infrastructural undertaking in recent history. The state first launched a feasib...
Malaysia’s GDP Growth Masks a Dark Truth
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The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have increased their projection of Malaysia’s GDP growth this year to 5.2% and 4.8% respectively....
With Cars as Public Transport, the Role of Roads Changes
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The Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) has its roots in the state government’s 2009 initiative to establish the Penang Transport Council, which included...