Feature - Penang Monthly (Page 73)

Indonesian responses to the IS challenge

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In the last six months, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (IS) militants took over a number of local mosques and preached for Indonesians to join the growing rank...

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Decentralisation offers solutions – and snags

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De·cen·tral·i·sa·tion: the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers; specifically: the delegation of power from a c...

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Injecting gender into the Penang Agenda

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Budgeting isn’t strictly about dollars and cents. Gender, for example, plays a role, too. But what exactly is gender responsive budgeting, and how is it d...

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Penang’s heritage wealth goes way beyond the Unesco site

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In May this year, an elegant bungalow on Jalan Macalister was torn down to make way for a new residential tower. e house, a Category 2-listed building designed...

by Soon-Tzu Speechley

The Last Siamese Village of Penang

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In habitants of the Siamese village in Pulau Tikus live in anxiety, awaiting the impending demolishment of their homes. Penang Monthly talks to village patriarch Noo Wan Aroonratana.

by Julia Tan & Daniel Lee

Does the AEC spell open season for skilled workers?

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With the deadline of December 31, 2015 knocking at our door, there are increasing discussions on the form and bearing of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) on l...

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One million lives saved, and counting

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Torbjorn Andersson.Torbjorn Andersson, managing director of St Jude Medical Penang, can barely hold back his enthusiasm as he shows me a small grey device...

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National Instruments – Helping Penang climb the expertise ladder

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In spite of the global economic crunch, National Instruments (NI) is growing smoothly in Penang. Starting from a temporary office in Suntech back in 2008, the U...

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Ikebana finds tropical roots

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Those who think that flower arrangement is a pastime for women are dead wrong – at least where the Japanese are concerned. Machiko Nakayama, who has made...

by Julia Tan

Walking – and rocking – for animals

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Dogs everywhere. Socialising activity before the Wiggle Waggle Walk kicked off.Folks of Kuching really adore their dogs. On October 25, people from all wa...

by Julia Tan

The Renewal of Butterworth Continues

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Art Festival Urban Xchange brings a motley cast of local and international artists back into town. The goal? Promote awareness through art, and present Seberang Perai with the gift of a giant LED star.

by Marco Ferrarese & Chan Kit Yeng

Space for Penang’s Local Artists

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Ottokedai and Chai Diam Ma in George Town are not your regular souvenir or coffee establishments.

by Chang Jia Ying