The Malaysian Legal System in Numbers
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The Federal Constitution of Malaysia is the supreme law of Malaysia. It was first introduced as the Constitution of the Federation of Malaya on August 31, 1957...
State exco YB Chow Kon Yeow speaks...
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Penang Institute’s first dialogue session with policymakers and influencers was held in August, with an enlightening session with state exco member Chow K...
Our Food Draws the Crowd!
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IntroductionPenang is one of the must-visit cities in Malaysia. Findings from Agoda’s Travel and Tech Study show that domestic travel in Malaysia surged...
Butterworth Food Trail
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Nasi Lemak Warung Kak Sadiah Sri Bandar Market Taman Bagan Baru, 12000 Butterworth Time: 5.30am-9.30am Closed on MondaysKak Sadiah started selling nasi...
Agents of Change: Chong Eng
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Penang Institute’s dialogue session with policymakers and influencers saw a stimulating discussion with state exco member Chong Eng, who is chairman of...
Coworking – Much More than Just Sharing Office Space
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The word may sound wrong, but Penang had better get used to the idea of “unconferences”. The fourth annual edition of Coworking Unconference (CU) As...
Education in South-East Asia: Disruptions Are Happily at Hand
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Dato' Dr Ooi Kee Beng.I am very happy that the first Asean-Australia Education Dialogue (AAED) is held here in Penang, my hometown. We like to think of Pe...
History of Saint Anne’s Parish
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The Early Days (1833-1914)The origins of St. Anne’s Parish can be traced back to as early as 1833 when the Chinese and the Indians came to settle in Bat...
Penang2030: A Vision to Guide and Inspire Projects
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On August 29, 2018, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow hosted a special session attended by several hundred representatives of major institutions and sectors of Pen...
Our Picks of George Town Festival 2018
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Isle of DreamsIsle of Dreams, a production of La Cie MaxMind, is a mythical story of epic proportions featuring gods, goddesses, spirits and zombie gods. Ye...
Penang’s Justices of the Peace Invest in Community Mediation
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Malaysia has a strong tradition of people involved in a dispute to seek the assistance of an elder or penghulu to guide them towards a resolution. Community med...
Celebrating A Vibrant Property Sector in Our “New” Malaysia
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Heralding a new beginning for the country, the Penang Property Summit, in its fifth consecutive year, returns in January 2019 with a very apt theme: “Cele...