Marking George Town

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Penetrating The New Frontier of Medical Devices

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PENETRATING THE medical devices industry sits high on the wish list of many local manufacturing entities. However, the stringent quality standards associated with the medical and healthcare industry act as natural deterrents.

by Poh Heem Heem

Poh Heem Heem

Muslim Mercantile Activities in George Town Before The Second World War

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BUSINESS AND TRADING ACTIVITIES were not foreign to the Malays at the time when Francis Light occupied Penang on August 11, 1786; various bazaars were opened by Chinese, Indians and Muslims from Kedah to sell essential goods like foodstuffs, rice, spices, clothing and other items.

by Mahani Musa

Mahani Musa

Rocking For Our Rights

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With the elections around the corner, a group of musicians got together to spread the word on what our rights really are.

by Daniel Lee & Neoh Lik Chuen

Neoh Lik Chuen

May 2011 States Of Reform

Selangor Passes Two Key Reform Bills

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POLICY REFORMS CAN be a drawn-out and laborious process, but once in a blue moon you get a sudden windfall – and this makes it all worth the wait. In the March 2011 Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting, two significant things took place.

by Tricia Yeoh

May 2011 Cover Story

Innovating Up To Speed – Measuring Penang’s Innovative Capabilities

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RECENTLY, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced the plan for the development of Greater Penang, which would comprise the state of Penang and extend to the Kulim High Tech Park and Perak industrial parks.

by Norlela Ariffin

Norlela Ariffin