Penang’s Pasar Malam: The Rhythm Of Community And Local Business
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ASIA’S NIGHT MARKETS, or “pasar malam”, as they are called in Malaysia, are a popular and established form of…
Selected Pasar Malam In Penang
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Explore Penang’s vibrant pasar malam: diverse food, local culture, and community spirit thrive at these unique night markets.
Towards Cultural Revival And Historical Recognition: Penang And Its Clan Houses
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PENANG IS HOME to more than 200 historic clan houses and district associations, which have shaped its cultural landscape for…
PLLACE: Bridging Heritage And Innovation For Penang’s Creative Growth
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WHAT IF A heritage city can innovate boldly without losing its cultural soul? What if research does not sit on…
A Fully Engrossed Artist In Residence: He An Explores Malaysian Culture
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A Wind-Blown Fire Needs Little Effort by He An explores multicultural Malaysia through industrial materials, rituals, and local collaborations, blending contemporary art with Taoist and festival traditions to reflect identity, community, and the “in-between” spaces of culture.
Tropical Spice Garden: A Sanctuary for Rediscovering Nature and Personal Space
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Katharine believes that the garden’s success in drawing in crowds from both the community and foreign visitors could not have been made possible without a very passionate, 20-strong team.
The Living Legacy of Penang’s Chinese Cemeteries
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Penang is home to many such public cemeteries. With the earliest ones dating back to the early 19th century, these sites are the result of the rapid growth of the early Chinese community, and more significantly, indicates the settling down of Chinese immigrants in Penang.
Tsue Ta Tee's Calligraphy Legacy In Penang
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Tsue Ta Tee (崔大地) was one of the prominent calligraphers active in Penang and the region in the 1950s and ‘60s, who helped to leave this important legacy on Penang’s cityscape.
A Decade Building The Creative Community At Hin Market
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CREATIVE MARKETS HAVE been steadily gaining popularity in Penang, becoming crucial platforms for creative startups and businesses to showcase their…
Chinese Language Publishing in Malaysia Shows Small Yet Vital Growth
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WHILE CHINESE LANGUAGE publishing has been long-standing in Malaysia, its market remains small. According to Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia, the…
A Day in the Life of a Blind Person
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TANG HAS BEEN blind since birth. Following his primary and secondary education in Johor and Singapore, he majored in history at the Louisiana Tech University in...