Do Malaysian Films Have a Future?
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Badrul Hisham Ismail is the director and screenwriter of Maryam Pagi Ke Malam, a 2023 film about a Muslim woman’s struggles with religious bureaucracy and socie...
The Heat is Here to Stay: Surviving Climate Change is in Penang’s Own Hands
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“SHE IS HOT” exclaimed a male student, gaining immediate attention in my scientific lab. They clamoured to his monitor only to be disappointed to see that their...
Penang for Everyone—Inclusion Needs Changes in Mindset
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PENANG IS KNOWN for its old-time charm, even as rising skyscrapers punctuate the expanse of its skies. Its landscape is quickly changing with the introduction o...
Hin Bus Depot: A Decade of Stimulating Creative Resurgence in Penang
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NESTLED IN THE heart of George Town, Hin Bus Depot is more than a historic landmark; it is a pulsating creative community hub sprawling over 60,000 ft2 , exposi...
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Optimism Permeates Penang’s Economic Ecosystems
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PENANG’S ECONOMY IS influenced by diverse elements, such as the global economic situation and its industrial foundation. The fifth largest economy among Malaysi...
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The Post-Covid Crisis: Rising Food Prices
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Cooking used to be a fun passion project, but with rising food costs, it’s now a careful act of budgeting. This piece explores how inflation is reshaping how Malaysians eat, shop and survive.
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Will You Be Replaced by AI & Automation?
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Algorithms constitute the very heart of AI, whether it is shaping your Instagram Explore page or underpinning critical functions like fraud detection and disease prediction.
Getting Around in Penang: Managing the Transition to Better Public Transport
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A WELL-STRUCTURED bus system offers a wide range of benefits that go beyond mere transportation. It addresses the critical issue of affordability by providing a...
Understanding Innovation and How It Drives Excellence
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BACK IN THE 1970S, if I wanted to communicate with my pen pal in Manchester a monthly labour of love I proceeded to the Gelugor Post Office with a letter in han...
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Are You Reading This?
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IT IS JULY 14, as I am writing this. This means that former US President, Barack Obama, should be making public his annual readi...
A Life Between Sea and Land: The Clan Jetties
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One can still see small boats along the Clan Jetties today.THE CLAN JETTIES — rows of houses built on wooden stilts that jut out to the sea on the north eastern...
More Blue Than Green: Revelling in Penang’s Marine Biodiversity
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THIS YEAR, in recognition of the importance of marine biodiversity, Penang will host the 6th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity. The central theme, “Marine...
