Keeping the Spirit of Bruno Manser Alive
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Ruedi Suter.In 2004, Swiss indigenous-rights activist Bruno Manser hiked to his favourite peak, Batu Lawi. Despite having completed the climb several time...
Transgenders Continue to Fight for Acceptance
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Penang-born Regina Ibrahim advocates the rights of transgender persons through her writings and public appearances. But the conservative climate in the country today makes things quite difficult.
A Shelter for Strays
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The story of 4PAWS, a no-kill not-for-profit animal shelter that houses stray and abandoned dogs, began in 2005 when Barbara Janssen, a German retiree, rescued two puppies from the roadside. She did not stop there, and over the years, the number she gave refuge to grew to over 600.
A Stroll through Fuan’s Wonderland
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Ethereal glass leaves reach for the sky at Art and Garden.In tranquil Teluk Bahang lies a garden different from any I’ve ever seen. Its creator, Fua...
Sensitising Visitors to Mother Nature’s Wealth
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The Birth of the Butterfly FarmDavid Goh has always been intrigued by butterflies; he has been collecting them since his schooling days. He would preserve the...
Making Sure Penang’s Taps Keep Flowing
7 min read
We are a thirsty species. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each person requires between 50 litres and 100 litres daily to meet basic health an...
A Market Made Marketable
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Ch'ng Shi P'ngFor many local residents, flocking to the centrally located Pulau Tikus Market is a morning ritual. It is a popular place for groceries and...
Thrilled by the Western Twang
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Miri’s festival makes it the region’s centre for country music. The date is February 27. Stepping into the gazebo of ParkCity Everly Hotel Miri feels like walking through the swinging doors of a Western saloon.
The Cherished Clubs of Penang
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In an age when young and old tend to be glued to their mobile devices, there exists an avenue for healthy socialising: sports and recreational clubs. These club...
Making Extreme Sports Common
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Speed, height, maximum physical exertion and specialised equipment: check. A high level of inherent danger: check.Extreme sports like skateboarding, skim boar...
Penang a Mecca for Marathoners?
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Imagine running 50km, 100km or 100 miles – which is a whopping 165km. One could technically be running from Penang to Taiping and back, with a few kilomet...
The Future Starts Now
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It’s almost 10pm, and Frederick Tan and I are still chatting in his office. Downstairs, the Penang Sports Council’s Chinese New Year celebration is...
