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July 2013

15 posts
A lean, mean, “Startup” machine
July 2013 Feature

A lean, mean, “Startup” machine

7 min read
Giovanni, one of the workshop participants, pitching his idea during the opening session."Excuse me,” Priyesh cornered a mother who was pushing a st...
by Penang Monthly
Penang Monthly
Let’s take Malaysian art global again!
July 2013 Penang Palette

Let’s take Malaysian art global again!

6 min read
On the global stage, Malaysian artists have, in comparison to neighbouring countries, become shrinking violets.There was a time when Malaysian art went to Lon...
by Ooi Kok Chuen
Ooi Kok Chuen
Stopping Child Marriage in Malaysia
July 2013 Feature

Stopping Child Marriage in Malaysia

9 min read
This is a problem that's not only happening in Malaysia. According to the UN, 39,000 underage girls throughout the world are married every day.
by Jeffrey Hardy Quah &  Photography Karl Cheow
Jeffrey Hardy Quah Photography Karl Cheow
Rose Chan's story finally told
July 2013 Feature

Rose Chan's story finally told

7 min read
The biography of a controversial personality is finally written. Rose Chan’s life told today also tells us how illiberal Malaysian society has become since her heyday.
by Amanda Yeoh
Amanda Yeoh
A Steadfast Patron of The George Town Festival
July 2013 Feature

A Steadfast Patron of The George Town Festival

3 min read
The fourth George Town Festival was the biggest one yet, and none of its many shows and events would have been possible without corporate sponsors like Dell Malaysia that recognise the festival’s worth and potential.
by Sharyljit Kaur
Sharyljit Kaur
Electoral system – options beyond First-Past-The-Post
July 2013 Feature

Electoral system – options beyond First-Past-The-Post

7 min read
Just as fishes are not conscious of the water they live in, many of us take our electoral system for granted. Some consider that one ballot for a nominal choice...
by Penang Monthly
Penang Monthly
Discovering Penang anew
July 2013 Feature

Discovering Penang anew

5 min read
"Places we took for granted often turned out to hold a treasure trove of history."St George's Church on Farquhar Street.Saturday, May 13, was a bree...
by Julia Tan
Julia Tan
Abenomics – the latest Japanese export
July 2013 Feature

Abenomics – the latest Japanese export

5 min read
Abenomics has taken Japan and the world by storm. Its effects have been impressive.1) Japan grew by an annualised 4.1% in the first quarter of 2013;2) The N...
by Penang Monthly
Penang Monthly
Limits to growth in Singapore?
July 2013 Feature

Limits to growth in Singapore?

5 min read
Public transportation in Singapore.Whenever Singapore is mentioned, certain characteristics may surface in minds of many Malaysians. Typical descriptions...
by Penang Monthly
Penang Monthly
Can Asia maintain high growth on its own?
July 2013 Utter Economics

Can Asia maintain high growth on its own?

8 min read
Bank for International Settlements, Basel, Switzerland.Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai, India.Kobe Port, Japan.Gurgaon sky...
by Herbert Poenisch
Herbert Poenisch
Making home ownership possible for more
July 2013 Cover Story

Making home ownership possible for more

12 min read
A growing segment of Malaysian society is unable to buy decent or affordable housing which meets their needs and aspirations. House prices have moved beyond rea...
by Penang Monthly
Penang Monthly
Events
July 2013 Events

Events

2 min read
EVENTSJULY 1-31 JulyPenang Durian FairVenue: Anjung Indah, Balik PulauContact: 016 411 0000Email: [email protected]...
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