All that glitters in George Town
by
Soon-Tzu Speechley
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Compiling George Town’s cultural heritage
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While George Town’s historic cityscape and architecture were duly recognised by Unesco in 2008, of significant importance to the city’s inscription was its livi...
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The financial status of Penang’s municipal councils
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It is undeniable that municipal councils of each state play crucial roles in providing comfortable living conditions for the people within its boundaries....
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