July 2011 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

Two Perspectives on Late Colonial Life in Penang

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THE RECENT REPUBLICATION OF The Sara Saga and Hail Penang!, with new introductions and illustrations, marks the beginning of Areca Books’ valuable efforts...

by Penang Monthly

George Town Festival 2011 Highlights

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Peranakan PenangDate: July 1, 2011Time: 8pmVenue: Grand Ballroom, Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Farquhar StreetScheduled to be the Gala Opening fo...

by Penang Monthly

More Federalism, Less Centralism

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Malaysians are known to be multilingual as a rule, especially in urban or semi-urban areas where flows of cultures mingle.This mingling can take place in an...

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng

Bungalows of Penang Hill

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The bungalows atop Penang Hill are as integral to the hill as the funicular railway or the cool climate. The first residence on top of the hill was established...

by Penang Monthly