Keep Solid Waste Local
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ON A MALAYSIAN online directory listing, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd’s description of itself reads: “We’ve been entrusted by the Government to manage t...
Addressing The Housing Issue
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Ong Ee LynnDEMAND FOR HIGH-END property in Penang has been robust and finding new houses or apartments on the island in the RM250,000–RM350,000 rang...
Clarifying The Role of Politicians in Development Control
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RECENTLY, residents of Taman Desaria on Penang Island went to the press to complain that the developer of a housing project that was under appeal in the Appeals...
A Vertical Road to George Town
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Akram Khan in a contemplative mood. Laurent ZieglerCould you briefly explain the creative process for “Vertical Road”?Akram Khan: When you f...
Making A City Liveable The Secret Is Economic Growth From Below
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The fuss about economic growth and citiesAccording to the Economic Intelligence Unit of The Economist, Vancouver topped the World’s Most Liveable Citi...
The Wider Implications of Minimum Wage
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MTUC’s lobby on minimum wagesOn June 30, 2011, the National Wage Consultative Council Act 2011 was passed after four hours of debate. It replaces the Wage...
Medical Devices Manufacturing: Penang Pursues The New Frontier (Part 2)
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The healthcare industryThe healthcare industry is a robust and stable industry, comprising several sectors which are dedicated to providing healthcare services...
Economic Ripples of July’s Rally
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AS GLOBAL MARKET STOCKS rise and fall, bringing with them more financial uncertainty and a likely global slowdown at least for the short term, it is import...
No Two Ways About Integrity
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CHANCELLOR, Provost, Distinguished Guests, Senior Officers of the University, Members of Faculty, Ladies and Gentlemen, Graduates and Diplomates: I know we have...
Making Housing Affordable In Urban States
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MALAYSIANS LOVE to talk about property. Most opening conversations of late sound something like, “Property prices are so high these days! I am just w...
Optimistic Economic Outlook For Penang and Malaysia
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CLUEDO SUSPECTS is a card game of logical deduction – information regarding a mysterious crime is spread within a few players and each player attempts to...
The First Penang In Asia Lecture Series
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Malaysia must improve its education system and also empower the states By Marisa HeahPROF DATO WONG WING THYE, professor at University of California at D...