One of Malaysia’s Few Female Silversmiths Reinvents The Craft
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AS JESSIE KOH switched from her front- to back-facing cellphone camera, I leaned in closer to my laptop screen for…
What Death Can Teach Children (And Us) about Life
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Most research around grief is related to human death; however, the death of a pet can trigger the same depth of grief. For many families, a pet’s passing feels no less heartbreaking than losing another human who is close to them.
Behind the Wheel: The Physical and Mental Toll of Driving Express Buses
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Responses in news articles and social media posts after accidents tend to do the following: Blame the bus companies. Blame the road conditions. Blame the drivers. Where lie the faults?
Once Upon a Time in Batu Kawan
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It may not feel like it, but Batu Kawan is actually an island. It is separated from Seberang Perai by Sungai Jawi, a wide tidal river, and Sungai Tengah in the south.
Through Foreign Eyes: A Japanese Embrace of Malaysian Textiles
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What is it about our batik, Nyonya kebaya and baju kurung that captures the interest of fashion enthusiasts in Japan? In this article, Penang Monthly explores how Japanese and Malaysian textiles overlapped in history.
Tenby's STEAM Fest: Inspiring The Community
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THE LONG-STANDING proverb that “it takes a village to raise a child” remains relevant, possibly even crucial today, seeing that…
Modern Choices for Modern Adult Travellers
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EXPERIENCING NEW CULTURES, discovering fresh perspectives and finding escape—the allure of travel is undeniable. But there remains a divide…
All Aboard the STEAM Engine at Tenby Schools Penang
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A NEW ANNEXE in a school is a clear indication of student population growth. It might also mean that the educational establishment wishes to introduce enhanced...
AI-Empowered Schools: Happier Teachers, Better Learners?
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PEOPLE FEAR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) may soon take over our jobs, making our vocations obsolete. Already, AI has made its way into every part of our lives—t...
S.T.E.A.M Powered Learning: Nurturing Creative Analysts for the Digital Future
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THE ARTS STREAM or the Science Stream? That was the fork in the road for many entering Form 4 under the national school curriculum before the year 2020. Even no...
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Exploring New Territory at the 2023 George Town Literary Festival
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THE GEORGE TOWN LITERARY FESTIVAL (GTLF) will be held this year from 23 to 26 November. A festival thoughtfully curated each time to bring book lovers together,...