The age of cities is at hand
by
Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
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Polar bears don’t lie
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Chorus:Polar bears don’t liePoliticians do...Penguins can’t flyWill surely dieIt’s up to me, up to youFlame and famineFlood an...
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PENANG ASSESSMENT RATES
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What are rates and property assessments?The locals call it mui poi soy (door number tax). Rates levied by the local government, such as the Penang City Coun...
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