Different Dialects Different Flavours Different Stories
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WHENEVER I THINK of the diversity of Chinese cuisine, which is most distinct between the different dialect groups, a particular…
Penang Snack Makeover
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FOR A PENANG foodie who is always in need of the occasional kick in between dry meetings on long weekdays,…
There are Rolls and There are Rolls, in Nyonya Cooking
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The question is, how do I describe all the fine details on how to make choon piah to beginners? It all started more than a decade ago when I offered to cook for some of my old St. Xavier’s Institution classmates in KL.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Featuring Elias Moncado & The PPO Strings
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THE ATMOSPHERE WAS buzzing with anticipation as the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) featured acclaimed musicians from Germany and the UK…
It Was 20 Years Ago When The Indian Ocean Tsunami Hit
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DECEMBER 26, 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the deadliest of tsunamis, triggered by a 9.3 magnitude undersea megaquake…
An Indian from China Street: A Lasting Reality
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THERE WERE ONLY three Indian families living on Penang’s China Street in the 1960s. And of course, no Malays…
Turtle Conservation Faces Huge Challenges
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WITH ECOTOURISM BEING a popular focus for the modern traveller, it’s not too unfamiliar or uncommon to see travel…
Clean Water Under Threat: Highlighting Emerging Pollutants in Malaysia
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WATER IS THE most vital resource on Earth, covering approximately 71% of its surface. It is indispensable to the survival…
Reusing Wastewater: The Future of Sustainable Water Management in Malaysia
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OUR INDUSTRIES ARE key drivers of Malaysia’s economic growth, but they also create a significant demand for water. This…
Water Security is Everyone’s Responsibility
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Why can’t water security issues be solved by the government or the water distributor? This may seem like an easy problem to address—but no. In fact, it involves everyone, and we, the consumers, are wasting precious processed potable water.
Spearheading Sustainable Growth
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PDC IS THE first state agency in Penang to adopt the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goal…
Recognising the Deep Plight of Our Farmers and the Key Role They Play
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FARMERS, PARTICULARLY SMALL-HOLDERS, are integral to Malaysia’s agricultural sector as they account for approximately 76% of Malaysia’s…
