Polar bears don’t lie
by
Cecil Rajendra
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A defensive psyche is colonialism’s legacy
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Continental conditions create polities and mindsets that vary remarkably from those found in maritime and riverine areas. In modern day Malaysia, the underlying socio-economic structure and primary acculturating forces instigated by our archipelagic geography shine through quite clearly.
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The age of cities is at hand
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Penang is a unique city with a unique history. How would it fare in an age of urbanisation?
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The short but significant story of the Khean Guan Insurance Company
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In 1885, the Chinese-owned Khean Guan Insurance Company was established in Penang. This was in response to the growing number of Western insurance companies operating in the city in the final decades of the 19th century.
Sculpturing Penang’s public spaces
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A squat oval marble sculpture on a circular pedestal sits forlornly at the edge of the paved estuary dominated by The Garage entertainment centre. Many people pass it by without batting an eyelid, or stopping for a breather or to take pictures beside it.
