Penang’s French Connection of Education and Culture
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“Then, it was Penang. On a morning of emerald and gold, the city rose from the sea like the miraculous…
The Road (Un)Safety in George Town: The Case of Chulia Street
5 min read
“IF YOU CAN drive in Penang,” my parents say, “you can drive anywhere in Malaysia.” My Sabahan parents regard Penang…
Poems of Water
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In conjunction with the November issue’s highlight on the water crisis that plagues the state, and the George Town…
Chinese Language Publishing in Malaysia Shows Small Yet Vital Growth
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WHILE CHINESE LANGUAGE publishing has been long-standing in Malaysia, its market remains small. According to Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia, the total…
A Recap of George Town Literary Festival 2023
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A weekend extravaganza that brings in writers, performers, translators, publishers and readers, GTLF now boasts visitors numbering in the thousands from dozens of countries.
Imaginings of Nationhood: on “Negaraku”, a Collector’s Show by Bingley Sim and Ima Nurbinsha
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The exhibition “negaraku” may borrow its title from the anthem, but its version of the story hardly toes the line of official sources—each artwork offers its slice of truth, which, put together, forms a more complete picture.
