Woman, Yes. Techy, Definitely.
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Nadira Yusoff’s journey as an entrepreneur began at a tender age – at six, to be exact. “When I couldn’t get things from my parents or...
Penang in the Age of Social Media
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In the twenty-first century, snail mail has become old school and social media platforms have taken over in connecting the world. The intricate term “so...
The City Stadium – Where Sports are Worshipped
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We do it at home, we do it at the mamak stall, we do it in front of the Astro store in shopping malls. Football matches are great fun to watch, but what’s...
Saluting Our Warriors
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Peace never comes easy. In Malaysia’s case, the population had to survive the harsh Japanese occupation, the Malayan Emergency and Konfrontasi.Freedom a...
The Art of Developing Balik Pulau
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Mural painted by local artist Lee Kok Liang.The once sleepy farming village of Balik Pulau is abuzz. Its greenery, simple life, and harvests are now offer...
Alma Mater to Master Artists
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Choong Kam Kow. Vitalizing the Qi-4 (Fit For Life 23 - Taiji Series 20). 2013. Acrylic. 122cm x 122cm.“Here’s looking at you, kid.”Thi...
The Golden Stupas of Pulau Tikus
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The temples of Pulau Tikus reflect some of the neighbouring cultures that once immigrated to Penang – most notably from Burma and Thailand. Jalan Burma it...
Letting Classical Music Bond
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The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) enchanted classical music lovers during its debut performance at the Dewan Sri Pinang last September, marking a moment...
George Town Festival at a Crossroads
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Joe Sidek.George Town has become a household name in the world of South-East Asian arts, and for the best part of nearly a decade, George Town Festival (G...
The Bastion of Early Catholicism in Penang Restored
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Like a lot of good stories, this one began in an unexpected place: the storeroom. It was March and the restoration of the Church of the Assumption was in full s...
The Travel Industry Awaits Smart Local Apps
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Technology has enabled the discovery of previously hidden places, as Lionel Yeo of Trip Advisor pointed out during his talk at Echelon Malaysia’s Travel T...
Making Maths Accessible – and Fun
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With the momentum building up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), Penang has to overcome hurdles that hamper our students’ abilities to s...