Statistics
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The Property Market Report 2012 shows that states that are usual targets for investors such as KL, Selangor, Johor, Perak and Penang saw a decline in transact...
A fusion of art
1 min read
George Town’s listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site has, as everyone will have noticed, rejuvenated interest in the city, transforming it into a thrivin...
An Appendix on Nurses
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Does Malaysia have the medical personnel to accommodate this medical tourism boom? This month we’ll take a look at the human resource element of the medical industry, with a particular focus on the nursing profession.
Women's work
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According to a recent Grant Thornton International Business Report, 40% of Malaysia's women are in the workforce, apparently the highest in Asean1 . From the ge...
The Arts in Numbers
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As the arts have been burgeoning in Malaysia and Penang, we take a glimpse at the number of arts-related societies and arts and humanities education in the coun...
Why Vaccinate?
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Access to healthcare is a basic human right. The Malaysian government and in particular the Ministry of Health (MOH) have poured financial and human resources i...
The Startup Landscape in Malaysia
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With a sound foundation in science and technology education, Penang should be able to reap the rewards for which it has dedicated time and investments....
A Homecoming of Sorts
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Recently, I returned to Penang with my spouse to rediscover the island. It had been 40 years since my last visit. Penang was a favourite of my parents; they honeymooned here and, later, brought my sister and me to Batu Ferringhi on family holidays.
Penang News
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Malaysian woman among Forbes’ top 10 most powerful women in UN
Judy Cheng-Hopkins, assistant secretary-general of the United Nations (UN)…
Penang News
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Americans top investors in Penang
Companies from the US are still the top investors in Penang, with an investment of…