Julia Tan

went to primary and secondary school at Convent Pulau Tikus before continuing sixth form at St.

65 posts

Seeing Penang from the Outside – and from Above

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Stories abound of Penang’s talents leaving for greener pastures, be it for KL or farther abroad. It would seem we are a lot of adventurers, folks who have...

The Proud History of SXI, Saved for Posterity

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Brother Jason Blaikie, Brother Director of St. Xavier’s Institution, is practising the bagpipes when I arrive to interview him – I hear the distinctive skirl as...

An Arts Agenda for Penang

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The BeginningsThere have been many art societies in Penang throughout its history. It was as early as 1920, for example, that Penang Impressionists was formed...

Governing with a Vision: Part Three

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Facing the Elements and Keeping Penang SafeBy Julia TanZairil Khir Johari.“It’s been a baptism of fire – or water and earth,”...

A “wholistic” treat for the health-conscious tourist

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The popularity of medical tourism in Penang brings with it demands for post-treatment services, i.e. wellness and spa. That’s a need that Shangri-La&rsquo...