Being There for Needy Families
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Yeap Meng Chee.The Penang Family Health Development Association (PFHDA), formerly known as the Family Planning Association, was established in 1961 to pro...
Developing Sustainability is the Goal
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On September 25, 2015, member states of the UN adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a more equitable and sustainable world, providing a roadmap f...
The Art of Dismantling Cultural Pluralism
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Malaysia is a special place for its natural geography and its human history, but most importantly of all, because of its demographic complexity.The peninsula...
The Waterman of Penang
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Datuk Ir Kam U-Tee.In 1994 the Malaysian Water Association’s inaugural Manager of the Year award was given to a former chairman of the northern bran...
Know Your Saree
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“What type of saree is this?” is a simple question that saree wearers are often asked, but the answer isn’t always so straightforward.In gen...
Between Fact and Fiction
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Mei Fong.Looking EastWith over a decade of reporting and a Pulitzer Prize under her belt, Mei Fong’s most important literary work yet, One Child:...
Empowering Penang’s MICE industry
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Penang has been experiencing steady growth in business events over the past decade. Data gathering and industry analysis conducted by the Penang Convention &...
The Golden Stupas of Pulau Tikus
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The temples of Pulau Tikus reflect some of the neighbouring cultures that once immigrated to Penang – most notably from Burma and Thailand. Jalan Burma it...
Letting Classical Music Bond
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The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) enchanted classical music lovers during its debut performance at the Dewan Sri Pinang last September, marking a moment...
George Town Festival at a Crossroads
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Joe Sidek.George Town has become a household name in the world of South-East Asian arts, and for the best part of nearly a decade, George Town Festival (G...
The Bastion of Early Catholicism in Penang Restored
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Like a lot of good stories, this one began in an unexpected place: the storeroom. It was March and the restoration of the Church of the Assumption was in full s...
The Travel Industry Awaits Smart Local Apps
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Technology has enabled the discovery of previously hidden places, as Lionel Yeo of Trip Advisor pointed out during his talk at Echelon Malaysia’s Travel T...
