Silver Chariot Procession
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First published by Pulau Pinang Magazine, a celebrated bi-monthly magazine that covered the culture, history, traditions and lifestyle of Penang. Edited by Khoo...
Climate Change: A Timeless Concern
CLIMATE CHANGE. The phrase rings with an alliterative charm, yet it evokes a notion that is far from simple. It invites us to consider our relationship with the elements and the forces that govern our world.
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Halal—A Promising Industry for Penang that Needs Some Strategic Pushing
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HALAL, AN ARABIC term meaning “permissible” or “lawful”, encompasses various aspects of Muslim life, including food, safety, animal welfare, social justice and...
An Outcome-Based Budget in Line With Penang2030
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THE 2024 PENANG STATE BUDGET, presented by the Chief Minister in November 2023, amounts to RM1.42bil, RM1.05bil of which are allocated for operating expenses an...
An Award-winning Calligrapher Continues to Inspire with Ink and Harmony
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THE FOUR TREASURES OF THE STUDY—brush, ink, paper and inkstone—are not just essential tools in Chinese brush paintings and calligraphy; they embody the scholar’...
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Optimism Permeates Penang’s Economic Ecosystems
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PENANG’S ECONOMY IS influenced by diverse elements, such as the global economic situation and its industrial foundation. The fifth largest economy among Malaysi...
On the Proposed Progressive Wage Model in Malaysia
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FOR YEARS, Malaysia has implemented a minimum wage policy. While this policy has undoubtedly provided some relief, rising costs of living have often outpaced wa...
Penang Institute Pushes for Economic Ecosystems Development
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SINCE THE THEME for January 2024 is Penang’s Economic Development, it seems appropriate that I present in somewhat truncated form the document produced in March...
Coaching Makes Effective Leaders
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IN THE CORPORATE world, the traditional authoritarian leadership model has given way to more collaborative and people-centric approaches, and requires that lead...
Menu Rahmah Has Been Helpful, But What’s Next?
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A NOURISHING MEAL might appear routine for most people in Malaysia, but not so for marginalised individuals. With the Poverty Line Income (PLI) in the country s...
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The Post-Covid Crisis: Rising Food Prices
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I CANNOT RECALL the first time I cooked something entirely on my own, but it must have been when I was quite young. By the time I was 17, I had gotten myself em...
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