(Sun)burning for PSY
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The papers warned of a crowd 60,000 strong, which translated as a massive jam alert. Typical of Penangites, we fretted. In the end, it wasn’t the traffi...
Leapfrogging Development with ICT
7 min read
In November 2012, two important regional meetings on ICT were held. The first was the Asean ICT Ministers Meeting in the Philippines, which saw the launch of th...
Teeming, Tranquil Hanoi
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When you first wake up in the morning, you might not see Hanoi, but you can definitely hear it. This non-stop beep beep beep of motorbikes and cars accompanies the lifting of the nocturnal veil for this city of 6.4 million people.
How Far can Indonesia's Consumption-Driven Growth Go?
6 min read
The economic boom is visible in Jakarta, where construction leads the capital city's entry into a 21st century economy; the drive from the airport into the cent...
One Party Rule Fades Away
7 min read
It’s now the fifth anniversary of the political tsunami of March 8, 2008. It’s also the 50th anniversary of Malaysia, the 67th year of Umno and the...
Behind the Burger Boom
6 min read
Who says people in Penang are conservative when it comes to food? Well, less and less are saying that. A new fare adding its fragrance to our streets is the burger, and one of the pioneering joints is Marshall’s.
Angkor Wat – Heaven on Earth
5 min read
Four out of over 3,000 apsaras carved into the walls of Angkor Wat.Carved corridor at Angkor Wat.From the ninth to the 12th century, the...
Kid Stuff
4 min read
Robots made of Lego? Kids building their own motors? Water rockets blasting off towards the sun in defiance of Granny Gravity’s eternal pull? That’s...
Nowhere to Run – Victims of Domestic Violence Need Our Help
7 min read
At one point during the interview, Dr Prema Devaraj shakes her head in dismay and this makes me consider if the question I just asked her was off-limits. &ldquo...
One Billion and Rising
3 min read
In Malaysia, police statistics in 20101 show that eight reports on domestic violence and 17 on sexual violence are made daily. These shocking numbers show that...
The Sabah-Sulu Crisis Threatens The Palm Oil Supply Chain
7 min read
Since about February 9, 2013, there have been several landings by militant gangs armed with sophisticated weaponry (including M-16s and rocket launchers) in Lahad Datu, and the outbreak of fighting in the coastal zone in the eastern part of Sabah.
Making Space Truly Public
6 min read
A public space is not public by virtue of it not being private. What makes it public is that the public seeks it out as a place to be.