May 2012 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

Non-compliance - A Bane of Urban Governance

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In March 2008, Penangites, at least those who voted in the General Election, wanted a change in the state government. Out of the 40 seats under contest, 29 we...

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Social Resistance in A Semi-Democracy

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On February 5 this year, more than 5,000 people flooded downtown Kuala Lumpur to participate in the Light up Jalan Sultan and Preserve Heritage event.Artisans...

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“HEAL MALAYSIA” – A Slogan for the Elections

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We can read books on Malaysia’s history by scholars of various persuasions all we want. In the end, the solution to the ills suffered by the country ove...

by Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng

Inside THE ZONE

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The Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone is home to many of the world's leading tech and electrical and electronics (E&E) firms; a beehive of activity, powered...

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