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The Kopitiam: The Hearths Of Penang
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Apart from filling bellies, a kopitiam serves as a venue for tête-à-têtes, which more often than not turn into friendly group discussions—“coffee shop talk”.
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TMI May Be Gone, But Much Was Achieved
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In person, Jahabar Sadiq seems a very courteous and friendly fellow. It’s hard to believe that this is the same man who helmed The Malaysian Insider, a ne...
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