PWDC - A Snapshot
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Today, four months down the road PWDC is set with nine fulltime and part-time staff on the go. Headed by chief executive officer (CEO) Sri Husnaini Sofjan who w...
Right Time, Right Place and Some Luck
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On January 2, 2012 a new state-initiated body emerged – the Penang Women’s Development Corporation (PWDC) – as the result of the Chief Ministe...
16 Women
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Chong Eng Member of Parliament for Bukit MertajamThe “woman in grey” is well known for her pursuit of gender equality. Under h...
Master Photographers: The Professor & The Doctor
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Penang has an uncanny knack for being able to constantly surprise – both in art and Politics – and in Ismail Hashim and Dr Ooi Cheng Ghee, has thr...
Skilling Future Workers
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The manufacturing sector has been the bastion and catalyst of economic development for Penang for more than four decades now. The state economy continues, nev...
The Evolution of Penang’s Chinese Associations
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After the establishment of Penang by the British in the late 18th century, a steady flow of Chinese traders and workers came to settle on the island. As a rule,...
Events in April
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ACTIVITIESGather ‘round your little ones for a fun Easter outing at Hin Market! There are plenty of fun family-friendly activities from the easter egg hunt to p...
Early Election
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Speculation is rife that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak will call for the 13th General Election this year. Rumours are aplenty on the actual date &...
Having to Belong Everywhere
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How did you feel about the production by Five Arts Centre-Pocketsize Production of The Sandpit: Womensis?I thought it was fairly faithful. Director Chee Sek...
A Disturbing Focus on The Man Through His Women
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In the recent production of The Sandpit: Womensis, actor Anne James played Santha, a conservative Hindu woman scorned, not so much by her husband taking another...
The Economic Transformation Programme Forum
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The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) was launched on September 21, 2010. It is meant to be a comprehensive plan to drive Malaysia's economy to meet the W...
GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL 2012 Highlights
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"Mak Yong".SILAT – OUR HERITAGE FOR THE WORLD The gala opening of the festival features the world premier of “Silat – Our Herita...