PKFZ: A Nation's Trust Betrayed
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This book is a comprehensive documentation of the sordid affairs of the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) which began in the early 1990s with a co-operative that comp...
Around The Region
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Geopolitical overviewThe geopolitical interests of China and India intersect in Myanmar. For China, Myanmar provides a land route to the Indian Ocean for gas...
Digital Art to Promote Heritage
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Digital Art+Culture (DA+C) was a pioneering event that took place at Suffolk House, and was held in part with the George Town Festival in July 2011. Central to...
In A State of Reform
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There was a time when people used to worship authority. Tellingly, in those days, there was only one post office in town and...
Penang Port in Peril?
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The present controversy about Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) saw for once members from both sides of the political divide come together in agreement. Penang...
"Urbanized" - A Reminder of The Vital Role of City Design
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“Urbanized”, a documentary on cities, has been attracting much attention since its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 201...
The Guardian of The Hill
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Lee briefing visitors at the reopening of the bypaths.With its magnificent panoramic views and its cool climate, Penang Hill has always been a popular ret...
Not Easy Housing Malaysians
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Prime Minister Najib Razak recently called for feedback in advance of the government’s unveiling of the National Budget 2013. The top of the wish list for...
At 55, Malaysians Should Take Charge of Their Own Fate
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At the end of this month, we’ll be celebrating the 55th anniversary of our independence. For the occasion, I’m prompted to think about where we ar...
Wireless in George Town
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It may be the top man’s vision but it is people like Jeff Ooi who are pounding the pavement in order to fulfil the promise of free WiFi service for Penang...
Brunch with the Grand Dame
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A TASTE OF BELONLet's start with the Belon oysters. Belon is a river in France where these juicy oysters were originally found. "These wild oysters are as pow...
Buying Property is No Stroll In The Park
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Penang is in a property boom at the moment with a record number of development projects being found on both the island and the mainland. This trend will most...