Local Democracy Awaits a Resurrection
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Penang is a state with a vibrant history of local government. It was the first state on the peninsula to hold local elections, and had one of the most developed...
Technology Transforms the Halal Industry
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The development of halal-related products and services is being encouraged in Penang. According to Datuk Abdul Malik Abul Kassim, the state exco in charge of Is...
Trishaws – Another Sunset Industry
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Choo Yew Choon produces and repairs trishaws. In fact, he is the fourth generation in his family running the business. He took over the business, Hup Huat, in 1...
A Model for Libraries of the Future
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As the Digital Age develops, we find ourselves constantly experimenting with new ways to improve what we are already doing: from publishing to manufacturing to...
Malaysia is Like a Plate of Nasi Kandar
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Nasi Kandar as we know it today would be almost unrecognisable to those living during the time of its origin. In the bustling streets of colonial George Town, m...
The Word and the World (Part Two)
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Penang emerged as a significant print centre during the nineteenth century. In turn, this helped spur the development of a market for all kinds of published mat...
Making People Talk Business is Penang’s Business
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At the Ninth China MICE Industry Golden Chair Awards ceremony held in Beijing in April 2016, Malaysia was voted among the top 10 best international destinations...
Kampung Melayu – Preserving Tradition amid Change
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Sheikh Omar Basheer Al-Khalidy's house.Deep within Air Itam is a community rich with historic and religious significance – Kampung Melayu. The villa...
Healing and Housing Needy Children
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The children were shown how to make scrumptious egg mayo sandwiches and potato salad by G Hotel’s executive sous-chef, Chef Ketut Gede Dodi....
Air Itam Takes its Famous Street Food Seriously
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Disco-ing Up SupperThe cow's milk is purchased all the way from Butterworth.Unassumingly parked just opposite Air Itam market, Disco’s Café...
A Cleaner Penang Requires People Getting Their Hands Dirty
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Aerobic composer unit at Bagan Ajam.A precursor to a successful, sustainable and liveable city is good waste management. Knowing this, the Penang state go...
BM High Celebrates its Prominent History
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AdvertisementIn the early 2oth century, Province Wellesley, or Seberang Prai, was flourishing. Already an important agricultural area, Bukit Mertajam...
