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Design For Strength: From Built Structures To Resilient Living Systems
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IN OCTOBER, the Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Northern Chapter convened the World Architecture Day Symposium 2025 at the Penang Waterfront…
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A Tale of Tourism In Two States: Sustainability Approaches For Penang And Sarawak
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ON 30 MARCH, the International Day of Zero Waste, the United Nations (UN) Environment Programme and UN Tourism launched the…
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MERAPOH: A Glimpse Into Malaysia's Ecotourism Future
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Greening Penang’s Hotels: Wishful Thinking or Achievable Target?
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BY 2030, the Penang state government envisions an ambitious target of 80% of local hotels adopting green practices.[1] Tourism…
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