Between Fact and Fiction
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Mei Fong.Looking EastWith over a decade of reporting and a Pulitzer Prize under her belt, Mei Fong’s most important literary work yet, One Child:...
Empowering Penang’s MICE industry
8 min read
Penang has been experiencing steady growth in business events over the past decade. Data gathering and industry analysis conducted by the Penang Convention &...
The Golden Stupas of Pulau Tikus
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The temples of Pulau Tikus reflect some of the neighbouring cultures that once immigrated to Penang – most notably from Burma and Thailand. Jalan Burma it...
Letting Classical Music Bond
4 min read
The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) enchanted classical music lovers during its debut performance at the Dewan Sri Pinang last September, marking a moment...
George Town Festival at a Crossroads
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Joe Sidek.George Town has become a household name in the world of South-East Asian arts, and for the best part of nearly a decade, George Town Festival (G...
The Bastion of Early Catholicism in Penang Restored
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Like a lot of good stories, this one began in an unexpected place: the storeroom. It was March and the restoration of the Church of the Assumption was in full s...
The Travel Industry Awaits Smart Local Apps
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Technology has enabled the discovery of previously hidden places, as Lionel Yeo of Trip Advisor pointed out during his talk at Echelon Malaysia’s Travel T...
Making Maths Accessible – and Fun
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With the momentum building up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), Penang has to overcome hurdles that hamper our students’ abilities to s...
Tastes of India, from North and South
6 min read
Northern and southern Indian cuisines are celebrated for their distinctive cooking styles and skilful blend of spices. In northern India, most food varieties ar...
The Legacy of Taste
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There are some things in life that never change. Taste is one: a dish from childhood – the certain way a char siu is marinated and barbecued to the perfec...
Butterworth Food Trail
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Nasi Lemak Warung Kak Sadiah Sri Bandar Market Taman Bagan Baru, 12000 Butterworth Time: 5.30am-9.30am Closed on MondaysKak Sadiah started selling nasi...
A Whiter Shade of Apricot
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With its unique aroma, which may not be everyone’s cup of tea, heng jin teh has been a Penang favorite for decades and is usually taken together with eu char koay (fried dough stick).
