Air Itam in My Heart
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Take a stroll through the lively morning market or among quaint traditional village houses – Air Itam is a slice of Old Penang. Whether you are enjoying l...
A Rite of Passage
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The Rohingya, an ethnic group that is predominantly Muslim, originate from the Rakhine state in Myanmar where they are being violently persecuted in what has be...
Bridging the Divide Through Music
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The A+SEAN concert was part of George Town Festival 2016. Held at the historical Padang Kota, the event featured Malaysian bands and artists such as Datuk Sheil...
By the Water’s Edge
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Weld Quay, or Pengkalan Weld, harbours a rich history that dates back to 1882. Stretching from Swettenham Pier to Gat Lebuh Prangin, it was named after Sir Fred...
Balik Pulau: A Pace Apart
Balik Pulau is one of the earliest Malay settlements in Penang, populated by refugees from Kedah who sought escape from Siamese invaders. Colonial-era buildings...
Life, in Motion
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More often than not, we go about our days with set tasks and goals, driven by a sense of purpose. Something always needs doing – places to go, people to m...
When Doors are More than Just Doors
Intricate motifs clash with Spartan designs, and doors serve more than one purpose. Decorative, functional, modern or decaying, each door has a story to tell....
Encapsulating Teluk Bahang
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Nestled in the northwestern corner of the island, Teluk Bahang was once an isolated and underdeveloped fishing village. But the changing fortunes of time have s...
A Look Inside Penang Free School
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Penang Free School (PFS) was founded on October 21, 1816 by a committee headed by Reverend Robert Sparke Hutchings. The school was open to all children regardle...
PARK(ing) Day: A recap
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Every year in September, cities across the world celebrate PARK(ing) Day, an event initiated in 2005 when a metered parking space was transformed into a tempora...
Dreaming in Malaysia
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Migrant workers in Malaysia come from more than 12 Asian countries, with the majority from Indonesia. Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Tha...
The Temuan of Ulu Yam
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Deep in Ulu Yam, Selangor, near the Sungai Liam waterfall and a 30-minute drive from KL, a tribe of Temuans are moving house. The area floods, and they need a b...