Penangites Appear Mature In Understanding Governance
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PENANGITES, IT SEEMS, do not evaluate government in the abstract. Their assessments are connected to what they can actually see…
Between Profitability And Affordability: The Economics Of Night Markets
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THE PASAR MALAM is often associated with affordability. Yet its economic value transcends consumer prices. By bringing ready-to-eat…
The Town & The Gown: Universities And The Shaping Of Local Growth
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In towns like Kampar and Semenyih, universities have quietly reshaped local economies—reviving post-industrial spaces, driving population growth and spurring small businesses—showing how higher education can anchor long-term transformation beyond top-down urban planning.
Automation and The Middle-Class Squeeze
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Automation is forcing a philosophical reset in the labour market. While “work” historically meant performing routine tasks for pay, the future requires societies to compete with AI on meaning, not speed.