Speakers’ Square
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Kwong Wah Yit Poh“ Lend me your ears...”As trite a saying as that may be, Penangites are taking advantage of Speakers’ Square at Esp...
Charting a new direction
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Edited by Ooi Kee Beng and Goh Ban Lee Published by Socio-Economic and Environmental Research Institute (SERI) and Institute for Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)...
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...