Placing heritage on the map
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When George Town was listed as a World Heritage Site (WHS) on July 7, 2008 (together with Malacca), the city’s profile as an international cultural touris...
Hidden Heritage
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George Town’s entry into the Unesco World Heritage Sites listing is a recognition of Penang’s unique history. But while Unesco’s “herita...
Polar bears don’t lie
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Chorus:Polar bears don’t liePoliticians do...Penguins can’t flyWill surely dieIt’s up to me, up to youFlame and famineFlood an...
PENANG ASSESSMENT RATES
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What are rates and property assessments?The locals call it mui poi soy (door number tax). Rates levied by the local government, such as the Penang City Coun...
Events
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CHARITYFlex your creative muscles for a good cause for Charis Hospice’s No One Journeys Alone (NOJA) Charity Photo Contest 2021. Showcase through...
Events
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RUNSign up for the virtual Run with Flying Colours - Pass It On to show your support this International Women’s Day (IWD). Or join the video conte...
Helping Refugees Fight Covid-19
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In our February issue, we discussed the establishment of Médecins Sans Frontières in Penang and in Malaysia, its work with vulnerable communities...
Events
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CULTURECelebrations and festivals are joyous occasions for many, but did you know that they often generate much waste as well? In conjunction with the u...
Events
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CALL FOR ENTRYGeorge Town Festival 2021 is currently seeking submissions for its upcoming photography exhibition, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. With the t...
The Penang Green Agenda 2030
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“WE ARE ON the precipice of inflicting seismic harm on Mother Nature. If left unchecked, our collective behaviours and actions will lead to more devastati...
Penang Enhances Governance and Prepares for Socio-economic Recovery (Sept-Dec 2020)
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Penang2030, C4: Accelerating programme delivery and institutional reformsThe Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect the world. The situation in Wuhan, China sh...
The First 2020 Update on Penang 2030
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A YEAR AND a half has come and gone since chief minister Chow Kon Yeow announced his vision for the state.The vision, Penang2030: A Family-focused Green and S...