April 2024 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

Penang Internet Exchange: Accelerating the State’s Digital Drive

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DIGITALISATION HAS BEEN a subject of interest for Penang’s leaders and stakeholders, and faster connectivity continues to be a pressing need.According to the Pe...

by Kevin Vimal

Eid ul-Fitr in the Modern World: Navigating Traditions

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EID UL-FITR, or simply Raya (celebration in Malay), marks the end of Ramadan and holds deep cultural and religious significance in the Islamic calendar. Neverth...

by Dr. Rahida Aini

Snapshots of Penang Week 1977 in Adelaide

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Photos by courtesy of Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu FoundationA PARTICULAR INTEREST shown to visiting delegates of the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to Adelaide b...

by Rachel Yeoh

Finally a Trip to Beijing: A Personal Cross-Cultural Connection

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MY FASCINATION WITH Chinese culture started at age nine, when I transferred to a Chinese vernacular school. While other children watched cartoons on weekends, I...

by Iylia De Silva

“The Islander Surge”: Exploring Cultural Uniqueness in Music

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An island’s cultural traditions and social contexts often render “islanders” with unique yet versatile identities. Hence, they are sometimes described as having...

by Pan Yi Chieh