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Using Clubhouse for a Good Cause
3 min read
REMEMBER THE INVITE-ONLY social audio app, Clubhouse? It was the virtual place to be at the height of Covid in 2020, hosting a dizzying array of conversations,...
Chinese Whispers: The Literature and Politics of Nanyang Writers
8 min read
“Man is a restless creature, nomadic at heart.” Tash Aw, Map of the Invisible World.NANYANG, the “South Sea” in the Chinese imagination, is rich in stories – th...
Strengthening Water Security in Penang via Self-reliance and Stakeholder Engagement
6 min read
MALAYSIA IS RICH in water resources, having 990 Billion Cubic Metres (BCM) of rainfall which translates into a surface runoff (mostly rivers) of 566 BCM. Its pe...
The Elaborate Meaning of the Indian Marriage Necklace
7 min read
JEWELLERY CAN mean many things, all the more so if placed in their traditional contexts.In the Indian tradition, the Rig Veda, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and...
Prostitutes in Penang: A Life Often Filled with Fear and Violence
6 min read
The “princess”, was a human-trafficked victim sold to brothel houses at a tender age. These girls suffered deplorable conditions; in exchange for basic food and accommodation, they were forced into prostitution and were treated as personal belongings and slaves by the brothel-keepers.
Uniting Communities Through Sports and Traditions
2 min read
The organisation of groups of people with similar goals have long been a key aspect in human interaction and social functions – it is also what sports clubs are founded upon.
Negaraku: The Sonic Totem of the Nusantara (Part Two)
4 min read
THE ATMOSPHERE WAS abuzz as the resonant “Merdeka” call rang in the newly built Stadium Merdeka. It was 1957. Malaya, the newly independent nation, needed not o...
eSports in Malaysia: What Awaits Competitive Gaming?
5 min read
WHEN LAN GAMING cybercafes first emerged in the early 2000s, they were all the rage. They provided a social and competitive environment for gamers to gather and...
Virtual Teaching Must Remain Relevant Post-Covid
4 min read
Virtual or online learning has been around for quite a while. Unfortunately, it was never extensively tapped into until the pandemic hit and forced teachers and students to look for a different way to continue teaching and learning, as traditional methods were not possible anymore.
What is Penang Doing Right?
2 min read
Compiled by Iylia De SilvaPenang leaves a lasting impression on all who visit, captivating tourists and locals with its stunning natural beauty and diverse cult...
Risk Management in Sports
5 min read
NOWADAYS, WE ARE all encouraged to live an active lifestyle, through exercise generally, i.e., any movements that contribute towards our physical and emotional...
Empowering Coaches Empowers Sport Personalities
5 min read
FOR A COUNTRY with a population of 33 million, Malaysia has had quite an impact in the world of sports with notable achievements in badminton, squash, hockey, c...
