Wireless in George Town

By Eleanor Lopez

August 2012 FEATURE
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The writing is on the wall for Penangites. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s vision to broaden the island’s digital intelligence will leave some in the lurch if they’re not plugged into the wireless world. Member of Parliament for Jelutong Jeff Ooi gives us some insight into this techno-transformation.It may be the top man’s vision but it is people like Jeff Ooi who are pounding the pavement in order to fulfil the promise of free WiFi service for Penang’s residents and...

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Eleanor Lopez

is a freelance writer and activist at heart.

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