Sport Injuries are Common, but Avoidable
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WHETHER RECREATIONAL OR competitive, doing sports involves risks of injury. But this can be easily prevented, if precautions are taken, says Dr. Vejayan Rajoo,...
Update on the Penang Bicycle Route Master Plan
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TO ACHIEVE the vision, Penang2030: A Family-Focused Green and Smart State that Inspires the Nation, the state government mapped out a variety of master plans to...
Print Media: Too Cherished to Fade Away
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IT IS A hotly debated subject: Does going digital spell the end of print media? Granted, the reading culture has gone through quite a technology shake-up, from...
Crafting Ideas That Sell
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The prevalence of social media has greatly influenced people’s spending power. They don’t just rely on advertisements any longer, but rather base their purchasing decisions on the information and reviews found online, which is why today copywriters are called writers instead.
Handicrafts are More than Just Knick-knacks
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The handicraft industry was a thriving value-added service for Penang’s free port, but times have since changed. Previously hampered by slow production speed, the uniqueness of individual handicrafts is now threatened by mass production exacerbated by technological growth spurts.
Sculpturing Public Spaces
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To attract people to interact in public spaces, the first step has been to beautify them, and that is easily done through art. And taken as a whole, the intrusion of art into once unmanaged public spaces in Penang is the Penang Sculpture Trail.
Renewed Spaces, Renewed City
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In this article, we walk you through some of the emerging spaces in Penang and explore the meanings behind them.
A New Dynamism Pervades the City’s Art Scene
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The visual art scene in Penang has for many decades now been nourished with various elements borrowed from local and neighbouring regions. In recent years, however, it has witnessed more dynamism, with the emergence of different art forms and their respective platforms.
Readying Pulau Tikus for the Future
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An old town it may be, but Pulau Tikus and its surroundings will soon be given a fresh lease of life with the opening of Gurney Wharf.
The Changing Faces of Iconic Gurney Drive
4 min read
The beloved Gurney Drive waterfront has witnessed many changes in the last 100 years; from clear blue waves breaking on its reclaimed shore and the loss of its beaches.
Super Skills for Good Mental Health
4 min read
Many mental health disorders that manifest early in life tend to be chronic, and often, they are associated with poverty and marginalisation. If left untreated,...
Yesterday, today and tomorrow: Weld Quay
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Penang is rife with rich history. One such relic of the past is Weld Quay, a trading port once used by the British.
