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Khaw Sim Bee and The Na Ranong Family: A Shared History of Penang and Southern Thailand
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Penangites may recall catching a glimpse of a road sign bearing the name “Jalan Khaw Sim Bee” while passing Perak Road. This may very well be the only landmark in Penang reminding us of the Khaw family who once commanded a business empire which straddled Penang and southern Siam.
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Clement Liang
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Can Our Economy Withstand a Political Transition?
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The highly anticipated 13th General Election (GE13) was finally given a date, May 5, 2013. The question that most citizens are asking with regard to GE13 is: will our economy be able to withstand a change in government?
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Sharyljit Kaur
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