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The Mainland Awakens

Seberang Perai is undergoing massive transformation – but not without its own unique challenges.

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Beginnings

The Evolution of Gurney Drive and Its Name

Did you know that the popular promenade was almost renamed “Pantai Merdeka”?

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A Properly Financed Transport Plan for the Long Haul

Striking a balance is the rationale of the Penang Transport Master Plan.

Window into History

Penang: The Rebel State (Part One)

Discontent with the Federation of Malaya led the Straits Chinese elite of Penang to begin a push towards secession.


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Three Historical Markets of George Town

Prangin Market, Chowrasta Market and Campbell Street Market have been the hubs of trade on the island for over a century.

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Teaching Students How to Take Heart – and How to Have Heart

A great contribution to society is to teach others to care.

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Photo Essay

Glimpses of Butterworth

In this series of vignettes, Jonathan Lim captures the enduring relevance of Butterworth.

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The Kopitiam – Where Cultures Congregate

By serving halal fare, two coffee shops on the mainland prove that food unites.

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Utter Economics

Do We Really Need Another Billion-Ringgit Airport for the North?

At the cost of RM1.6bil, a new airport is being proposed – less than an hour's drive from Penang.

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Say “Yes” to Vaccines, for Your Children’s Sake

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate – that shouldn't even be a question.

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Artisanal, Natural and Organic

The healthy food movement gains traction in Penang.

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Hearing the Painting Before Seeing it

Poetry and art go hand-in-hand in "Reading Art".

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Rich Music Resonates From Mount Santubong

There is no place more apt for the sounds of ethereal music than Kuching's Rainforest World Music Festival.

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Carpe Diem

Meaningless to Have Syariah Laws without Maqasid Syariah

Excessive preoccupation with the hudud agenda at the expense of the greater objectives of Islam is perilous.

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Footprints

Grow Your Own Greens Today!

An innovative idea makes planting one's own vegetables at home possible – and fun.

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Penang Palette

Working a Wonderful World

Sculptor Anthony Lau has an insatiable thirst for the unknown.

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Statistics

Why Vaccinate?

Vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise – as can be seen from the numbers.

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