Betting on BIDS
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Komtar, or Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak, remains one of the most recognisable symbols of Penang. Although an unmistakable landmark, it is also ironically a &ldquo...
The Living Museum of George Town
The Living Museum programme is an ongoing oral history exercise taking place in George Town to document, interpret and present the city's living heritage: its l...
DEEPENING GEORGE TOWN'S HERITAGE- George Town’s Intangibles are Gaining Appreciation
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The revitalisation and remodelling of heritage buildings into boutique hotels and backpacker homes have redefined how the city uses space, and a fair share of...
Give Me a Town Square, or Give Me a Death
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One thing that strikes me when I travel from city to city nowadays is that the ones I enjoy most and have the fondest memories of are simply those that boast...
