Musings on Penang, My Humble Cosmopolis
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SINCE ITS VERY founding, George Town has seen people of different nationalities, ethnicities and religions come and go mainly for trade and economic purposes. H...
Nothing Says “Malaysia” Like Nasi Lemak Does
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Nasi lemak is irrefutably Malaysia’s national dish. And that’s not because Wikipedia says so.A few years ago, I was travelling to London to attend...
Mushrooms! Photo Evidence of Penang’s Biodiversity
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BEFORE I STARTED hiking during the lockdowns, I had only ever thought of mushrooms as those found in supermarkets, either fresh or dried. But they are now my fa...
Campbell Street - Where the Old Shine is Just a Rub Away
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In 1989, the municipal council of Penang in conjunction with Pulau Pinang magazine organised a “Memory Of Our Streets” essay competition.
One Observes a Lot When Exploring On Foot
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In the morning, I pick up vegetables from a stall opposite the Campbell Street Market. I get dried oysters from Kwong Tuck to make porridge.