Unripened spices
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Penang is home to several spices, from which the early British administration took advantage of.
Voter registration
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On May 1, 2010, a voter registration drive was held throughout Penang, with the aim of encouraging more Penangites to get involved in the parliamentary process.
Just a minute
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A quirk in the Chinese and Islamic calendar systems has led to the Hungry Ghost Festival and Ramadan coinciding with one another this year. There’s plenty of food going around this month, for very different reasons...
Larger Than Life
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Ng in his workshop, decorating traditional wooden clogs.Zacharevic at work.Wall versus canvas —what’s your preference?Er...
Kumbabhishekam
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On June 29, the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Kovil Temple in the Penang Botanic Gardens was flooded with thousands of devotees from all over for the auspicious Kumbabhishekam ceremony.
Going Down the Miri Country Road
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Cowboy hats, checkered shirts, leather boots and sheriff badges were the dress code of the day as nearly 2,000 people filled the pavilion of Parkcity Everly Hotel in Miri, Sarawak, while the inaugural Miri Country Music Festival got underway.
George Town goes dark for Earth Hour 2014
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Earth Hour is a global initiative where individuals and businesses switch off their lights for an hour from 8:30pm to take a symbolic stand against climate change. And so, on March 29, George Town went dark.
Oktoberfest
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Penangites and Germans bonded over bratwuerste, beer, and Bavarian beats at the Malaysian German Society’s Oktoberfest—an evening of dancing, drinking, and delightful cultural chaos.
Jewel of Muscat
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AMIDST THE USUAL assortment of tankers, ferries and fishing boats, the 18-metre Jewel of Muscat was an anachronism: made completely out of wood with not a single nail used, and hailing all the way to Penang from Qantab, Oman.
Speakers’ Square
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Kwong Wah Yit Poh“ Lend me your ears...”As trite a saying as that may be, Penangites are taking advantage of Speakers’ Square at Esp...
Penang’s ports
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Penang has seen its role evolve over the centuries, its history tracked with the story behind its famous ports.