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The dedicated carver
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In the heart of George Town there is a dying trade which has its origins long before the Second World War. Kok Ah Wah is a master in traditional carved signboar...
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Covid-19 Complicates Retirement Plans
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The Man Who Sets Up Chowrasta Market Every Morning
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