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Where the Sea Meets the City is Where the World Meets Penang

13 min read

The role and identity of waterfronts today vary depending on the community they serve. Traditionally, waterfronts are defined as the part of a town fronting o...

by Evelyn Teh

Evelyn Teh

A Revolution in Science Education is Upon Us

17 min read

Connecting the DotsThe Geodesic Dome at Komtar was one of the more iconic structures of its time. At the time of its construction it was considered an enginee...

by Jeffrey Hardy Quah

Halal: An Industry with a Bright Future

9 min read

For eight years now, the Penang International Halal Hub (better known as Halal Penang) has been setting the trend for the halal industry both domestically and b...

by Nidhal Mujahid

Nidhal Mujahid

Will 2017 Crow or Croak?

12 min read

Advertisement2016 has been a year of surprises and shocks. Uncertainty became the new normal, as a combination of factors – Brexit, Trump's Whit...

by Tim Niklas Schoepp & Negin Vaghefi

Talking about Ageing: The Greying Elephant in the Room

15 min read

We live in unprecedented times: more people are living longer and have healthier lives than ever before. The Department of Statistics Malaysia has revealed that...

by Jeffrey Hardy Quah & Evelyn Teh

Evelyn Teh

Penang Hokkien On Life Support

17 min read

Step into a market, any market, in Penang and there’s a high chance you’ll hear people speaking – sounding almost as though they’re sing...

by Ooi Kok Hin

Ooi Kok Hin

Tourism is Greener on the other side

13 min read

Cascading waterfalls at Bukit 300, Nibong Tebal.Tourism contributes substantially to the national GDP of many countries in the world. Its extensive produc...

by Evelyn Teh

Evelyn Teh

AFLOAT AND AGILE: Its Broad Base Bodes Well for Penang’s Economy

14 min read

Bayan Lepas Industrial Park.Having an open, export-driven economy means that Penang’s development is directly impacted by world events.Uncertainti...

by Tim Niklas Schoepp & Negin Vaghefi

The Story of Malaysia through its Constitution

23 min read

Malaysia constitution, Malaysia government, Penang government, George Town Penang, Tun Dr Mahathir

by Zairil Khir Johari

Zairil Khir Johari

Embracing A.I.

9 min read

Campaign period in Malaysia can get rather overzealous.According to the World Bank, Malaysia’s economic growth will continue at a moderate pace over...

by Timothy Choy & Ng Peng Zui & Tim Niklas Schoepp

Timothy Choy Ng Peng Zui

Feel the Pulse in Jelutong

11 min read

A History of a George Town SuburbJelutong is named after the Jelutong tree, or Dyera costulata, which grew in abundance when the modern suburb was just a coas...

by Noorhasyilah Rosli

Malaysia's Healthcare: A Public Service Legacy under Strain

11 min read

Public health services in Malaysia are financed through general tax revenue – not dissimilar to Britain’s National Health Service. This healthcare f...

by Lim Chee Han

Lim Chee Han