Penang in the Age of Social Media
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In the twenty-first century, snail mail has become old school and social media platforms have taken over in connecting the world. The intricate term “so...
Speedy Growth for Cruise Tourism
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Cruise ships docking at Swettenham Pier.The weak ringgit, attractively priced hotels and George Town’s inscription as a Unesco World Heritage Site h...
Outraged Enough to Go Vote or Cynical Enough to Stay Home?
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So many bizarre and inconceivable things have happened in recent years to damage Malaysia’s international reputation and self-image that, for a mortified...
Are We Happy with Our Buses or Are We Not?
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Public transportation in Penang dates back to the 1880s, when the first steam-powered tram, measuring 12.5km, ran from Weld Quay jetty to Air Itam Road, with...
So What Are You Reading Today?
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The Prince of Wales Island Gazatte.Penang’s history of publishing is a remarkable one. In 1806, when it was made a Presidency of India, the first is...
Feeding Penang
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Penang – food haven par excellence. And it goes without saying that its people are a proud lot, fiercely defensive and boastful of their hybrid cuisines....
RIDING THE TECH TIGER
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Curry Khoo.I meet Curry Khoo for the first time at Starbucks in Auto-City in Juru. It is afternoon and I am actually running late – Google Maps is l...
Penang Finance:Strong Roots, Stunted Growth
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Penang faces economic struggles due to federal control over its finances, relying on federal funds for development. The state must seek greater self-reliance to overcome challenges and thrive independently.
Think people, not place
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Comparing the wealth of nations, given how quickly fortunes can change nowadays, keeps armies of statisticians, economists and bureaucrats busy throughout the y...
Parenting Penang's pride
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Pictured : Nical David’s first racket, assembled out of broken racket parts.There is a mystery about world champions that stems from the inability o...
Penang’s success is Malaysia’s success
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Can you give us a brief overview of Invest Penang?The main reason Invest Penang was set up was for industrial promotion. The Industrial Division of the Pena...
Taking tourism to the next level
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Ooi Geok Ling: “It’s high time we stop promoting Penang primarily as a sun, sea and sand destination. We’re under-selling Penang if we resor...