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1Care – a careless reform
March 2, 2012

1Care – a careless reform

Toh Kin Woon argues that 1Care places cost-cutting above providing adequate healthcare coverage.

The thought bazaar: at the inaugural Penang International Science Fair
March 2, 2012

The thought bazaar: at the inaugural Penang International Science Fair

Innovation lurks in every corner.

Penang sets its sights on science
March 2, 2012

Penang sets its sights on science

The Penang Science Council was established to nurture the next generation of innovators.

PSC pillars talk science
March 2, 2012

PSC pillars talk science

Penang Science Council leaders share their aspirations and experiences.

Visualising the Poverty Line
March 2, 2012

Visualising the Poverty Line

Photographer Stefen Chow examines what it truly means to be poor.

Encore, Penang World Music Festival
March 2, 2012

Encore, Penang World Music Festival

After a four-year absence, the Penang World Music Festival returns with a bang.

Microcredit, macro-goals
March 2, 2012

Microcredit, macro-goals

Running the state government's microcredit scheme has been no easy task.

Cosmopolitanising Bahasa Malaysia
March 2, 2012

Cosmopolitanising Bahasa Malaysia

Any language needs to be inclusive and open to change, or risk being rejected.

Saying it with food: the culinary heritage of Penang’s Jawi Peranakan
February 26, 2012

Saying it with food: the culinary heritage of Penang’s Jawi Peranakan

On the emergence of Jawi Peranakan cuisine in Penang.

Peaceful Assembly Bill 2011: A further blow to democracy
February 26, 2012

Peaceful Assembly Bill 2011: A further blow to democracy

Malaysia's democratic space has been further restricted.

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