PKFZ: A Nation's Trust Betrayed
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This book is a comprehensive documentation of the sordid affairs of the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) which began in the early 1990s with a co-operative that comp...
Around The Region
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Geopolitical overviewThe geopolitical interests of China and India intersect in Myanmar. For China, Myanmar provides a land route to the Indian Ocean for gas...
Digital Art to Promote Heritage
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Digital Art+Culture (DA+C) was a pioneering event that took place at Suffolk House, and was held in part with the George Town Festival in July 2011. Central to...
In A State of Reform
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There was a time when people used to worship authority. Tellingly, in those days, there was only one post office in town and...
Penang Port in Peril?
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The present controversy about Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) saw for once members from both sides of the political divide come together in agreement. Penang...
"Urbanized" - A Reminder of The Vital Role of City Design
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“Urbanized”, a documentary on cities, has been attracting much attention since its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 201...
Hindu Temples of Penang
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Hindu temples are a common sight in Penang, coming in varied shapes and sizes. Not many realise, however, that the existence of each temple – from its str...
The Value of Ethnic Diversity
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Diversity is defined in terms of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural values and religious beliefs. We are living in a world of...
Kumbabhishekam
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On June 29, the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Kovil Temple in the Penang Botanic Gardens was flooded with thousands of devotees from all over for the auspiciou...
George Town – A Ghost Town of The Future?
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After the sub-prime crisis that triggered the 2008 recession in the US and much of the Western world, the risks involved with overvalued properties fell under t...
The Guardian of The Hill
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Lee briefing visitors at the reopening of the bypaths.With its magnificent panoramic views and its cool climate, Penang Hill has always been a popular ret...
Not Easy Housing Malaysians
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Prime Minister Najib Razak recently called for feedback in advance of the government’s unveiling of the National Budget 2013. The top of the wish list for...