Penang's Evolving Schooling Preferences
by
Philip Khor
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Regaining the Right to Enjoy Education
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Malaysia’s education system faces a dual challenge: the issue of school dropouts on the one hand, and an overly exam-oriented mindset among students on the other. These two phenomena, though seemingly distinct, stem from the same cause: an education system that places undue emphasis on examinations.
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How SXI Keeps Enrolment High
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THE ENROLMENT RATE among Penang’s public high schools is declining,[1] but not in St. Xavier’s Institution (SXI)…
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Sustainable Tourism In Numbers
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Penang’s tourism rebound is powering economic growth, from surging visitor numbers to RM1.91bil in MICE impact—but it also strains liveability in key hotspots. As sustainability efforts expand, the challenge is clear: can growth, community well-being and environmental care truly align?
An Ageing Penang: What The Numbers Show
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Penang is ageing as births fall and people live longer. With smaller families and rising life expectancy, the state’s population is shifting toward older age groups—reshaping its dependency ratio and redefining future social and economic priorities.
The Growth of Artificial Intelligence
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The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is driven by a diverse ecosystem of players, from full-stack platforms and industry-specified vendors to open-source innovators and cloud-native providers.
