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The day George Town grew up
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IT IS THE MORNING OF the New Year. The face of the Victoria Memorial Clock Tower blocking the rising sun to the east shows the time to be 8.50.Here, on the Es...
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What the Selangor State Secretary issue teaches us
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IN 1993 the Federal Constitution of Malaysia was amended with the aim of removing legal immunity of the royalty. Articles 32, 38, 42, 63, 72 and 181 were...
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Turning Points: Ups and downs of Penang’s economy
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Making future artists better
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Jordan Plofsky: Acknowledging results and recognising performance
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