The Future Starts Now
6 min read
It’s almost 10pm, and Frederick Tan and I are still chatting in his office. Downstairs, the Penang Sports Council’s Chinese New Year celebration is...
The Panthers are Back!
7 min read
When Ola Bola was released earlier this year, the buzz it created was sensational. Interest in local football surged, thanks to the movie, which portrays a fict...
Things to Consider when Choosing a Governor for Bank Negara Malaysia
5 min read
As the outstanding leadership of Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz as Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) draws to a close, this article aims to shed more light on global...
Water is Everywhere, and it is Always Precious
5 min read
Water is one of the most overlooked and limited resources that is fast depleting. Most of the water we see, such as the ocean, is salt water and not suitable fo...
When Doors are More than Just Doors
2 min read
Intricate motifs clash with Spartan designs, and doors serve more than one purpose. Decorative, functional, modern or decaying, each door has a story to tell.
Taking a Goddess for a Bath
3 min read
At dawn on February 22, the 120-year-old Sri Singhamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang buzzes with activity. It is the day of the Teppa Tiruvizla, the 43rd floating chariot festival.
The Point of Competitive Sports is to Cultivate Sportsmanship
2 min read
Being a late-bloomer, I seldom took part in sports when I was in school. They felt too physical, too competitive and too regimenting. That did not stop me thoug...
A Honeymoon in Penang
3 min read
We didn't exactly know where to go for our belated honeymoon this year. All I knew is that it had to have a South-East Asian flavour. Numerous options were thro...