Readying Pulau Tikus for the Future
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An old town it may be, but Pulau Tikus and its surroundings will soon be given a fresh lease of life with the opening of Gurney Wharf. Alongside this, Pulau Tik...
The Changing Faces of Iconic Gurney Drive
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The beloved Gurney Drive waterfront has witnessed many changes in the last 100 years; from clear blue waves breaking on its reclaimed shore and the loss of its...
Penang Goes Public - Making Space Open and Welcoming
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Public spaces help build a community, diverse as individuals may be, by being areas that are welcoming, safe, relaxing, comforting, social; and encouraging of v...
Strengthening Penang’s Concert Industry
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Penang is setting its sights on becoming the new destination of choice for concerts in Malaysia, rivalling KL and Genting Highlands’s Arena of Stars. Curr...
Empire of the Winds Awarded Penang Book Prize 2019
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On November 24, Philip Bowring’s book, Empire of the Winds: The Global Role of Asia’s Great Archipelago, published by I.B. Tauris, took home the 201...
Liveability Lies in Public Spaces being Properly Planned and Maintained
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In a rural setting, public spaces lie between households. These are spaces shared with neighbours. And as you walk out of the village centre, either up the hill...
