How Penang’s Early Prominence was Lost
by
Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
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Hijrah and the Journey Towards Being Malaysian
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Nearly 1,400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad and his small band of followers left Mecca, where the fledgling Muslim community was increasingly persecuted and op...
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A Makeover for Batu Lanchang Market
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When one thinks of Batu Lanchang, its famous market comes to mind. Batu Lanchang Market opened for business in 1986, and was inaugurated in July the same year b...
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