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February 2026

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Third Places, Tropical Rules: How The People of Penang Gather
February 2026 Cover Story

Third Places, Tropical Rules: How The People of Penang Gather

7 min read
The question today is not just where we gather, but how the rise of air-conditioning, gentrification and ageing society is reshaping the “Penang shophouse” spirit into new, sometimes unrecognisable forms.
by Eugene Quah
Eugene Quah
Expanding Comfort Zones and Third Places
February 2026 Editorial

Expanding Comfort Zones and Third Places

3 min read
If urban living means that I possess a little space to call home, feel safe in and control, then how much I feel at home in a city would depend very much on how much home-like access I have when out in public.
by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
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