ElShaddai Centre: Working against the Tide in Aid of Desperate Refugees
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*Names changed to protect identities.
I CANNOT IMAGINE the shock felt by Ling* when she arrived back at her staff…
September 2025
This September, we explore Seberang Perai Selatan. Our stories cover Nibong Tebal’s Teochew heritage and sugar legacy, Batu Kawan’s evolution into a township, Penang’s waste challenges at Pulau Burung, the brackish rivers of the south, and the communities that shape the district today.
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Exploring Penang’s Frontier in Bukit Panchor State Park
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ALONG THE SOUTHEAST border of mainland Penang is the 446ha Bukit Panchor State Park, a natural paradise characterised by towering…
Spotlight on Silambam: An Ancient Indian Martial Art
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After Malaya’s independence, Silambam flourished; classes were often held in community centres, temples or open-air venues. What many may not know is that Silambam in Malaysia can be classified into two types: sports Silambam and tradition Silambam.
Women-Focused NGOs: Better Working Together
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IN THE 1980S, women’s organisations were relatively scarce, but their number began to rise following Malaysia’s ratification of…
Zarizana Abdul Aziz: Uncovering Gender Biases and Highlighting Women Rights
9 min read
A LEADING EXPERT in law, gender and human rights issues, Zarizana Abdul Aziz is affiliated with the Due Diligence Project,…
Pickleball, Anyone? Young or Old?
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PICKLEBALL IS A buzzword that has sprung up among both the young and the elderly in the past year. The…
The T’ng Tok Panjang in Ancestral Worship
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The traditional t’ng tok panjang is rather narrow, with chairs arranged on both sides of the table. The two ends of the table are traditionally left unoccupied.
UNICEF: Female Household Heads Face Greater Socio-economic Challenges
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ALTHOUGH THE GLOBAL economy has largely recovered since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, lingering socio-economic impacts of…
Ooi Eow Jin: A Humble Virtuoso in Malaysia’s Music History
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“Mr. Ooi is one of a handful of non-Malays involved in a predominantly Malay business: ‘Playing Malay music and appreciating…
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Colonial Penang’s Southern Frontier: Tin, Treaties and the Pangkor Connection
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THE NAME PANGKOR was mentioned as far back as 1511 by Sulaymān al-Mahrī in his treatise al-Minhāj al-Fākhir fī ʿIlm…
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