James Springer

is a free-lance writer who concentrates on cultural and political situations around the world.

3 posts

Election fever! Memories of a by-election gone by

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In the true style of festive Malaysian élan, the Permatang Pauh by-election campaign that went on from the end of April through to early May this year pa...

James Springer

The Golden Stupas of Pulau Tikus

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The temples of Pulau Tikus reflect some of the neighbouring cultures that once immigrated to Penang – most notably from Burma and Thailand. Jalan Burma it...

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Bringing World Cuisine to Penang

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Much of Penang’s appeal lies in the myriad types of cuisine available there. Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Syrian, Lebanese, Italian, American, German and Fr...

James Springer