Caring for Older Persons in Penang
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THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO) predicts that by 2050 the global population of those aged 60 years old and above will be approximately 2.1 billion, double o...
After 50 Years: No Slowing Down in Penang’s Industrialisation
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THE PLAN TO establish Penang as a manufacturing hub was initiated in the early ’60s under the first Chief Minister of Penang, Wong Pow Nee, following the recomm...
A Pivotal Role Awaits Data Journalism in Southeast Asia
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THE EARLY days of the COVID-19 pandemic saw our daily habits changing drastically overnight. We learned not to leave our houses during lockdowns, do remote work...
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[Penang Walk Zones Project: Phase Two] Ecotourism: A Bright Future Awaits Seberang Perai Utara
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Given that most tourists come to Penang to prowl the streets of its world heritage site, it is no surprise that tourist attractions in Seberang Perai, just like other lesser-known sites such as Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang, are often marketed as “hidden gems”.
A Time to Thrive: Promoting and Sustaining Rural Community Tourism
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I recently made trips to the Lenggong area in Perak, which is just a two-hour drive away from Penang. Lenggong touts one of the most important archaeological and geological sites in the country, going back to between 1.83 million and 1,700 years ago.
Dear People of Penang, Let's Support Creativity
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What is a creative economy? Malaysia’s National Creative Industry Policy understands the term under the three broad categories of Multimedia Creative, Culture Art Creative and Culture Heritage Creative.
On Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Malaysia
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HISTORICALLY, in most traditionally patriarchal societies, very few rights are accorded to women. The first global effort to provide a comprehensive view of gen...
Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve: Many Hearts and Minds Made It Possible
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An expedition was arranged to survey and record the biodiversity of Penang Hill's forests. This led to the landmark gathering of scientists, academics and luminaries from the conservation world.
Malaysian Cinema: An Intricate Tale of Pride and Prejudice
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THE YELLOWING FLYER bears the printed characters 檳城首都戲院. In English, this reads as Penang’s Capitol Theatre. An illustration of a scene from King Solomon’...
Pit Stop on Penang’s Digital Journey
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THE STATE’S DIGITAL arm, Digital Penang (DP), was established last April with the twin missions of capturing opportunities in the new economy and upgrading live...
Campbell Street - Where the Old Shine is Just a Rub Away
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In 1989, the municipal council of Penang in conjunction with Pulau Pinang magazine organised a “Memory Of Our Streets” essay competition.
Pondering Malaysia’s Socio-economic Pessimism
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri is supposed to be a joyous celebration, a return to family and one’s roots. This year however, it was strangely sombre. Karim Raslan,...