An Indian from China Street: A Lasting Reality
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THERE WERE ONLY three Indian families living on Penang’s China Street in the 1960s. And of course, no Malays…
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Turtle Conservation Faces Huge Challenges
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WITH ECOTOURISM BEING a popular focus for the modern traveller, it’s not too unfamiliar or uncommon to see travel…
Mariophile: The Early Days of the Estate and Country Retreat of the College General
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THE COLLEGE GENERAL, off Jalan Cengal, is a venerable Catholic seminary emphasising a prayerful and secluded life for its students—…
Penang’s Gastronomic Landscape Evolves: The Case of Mala and Other Spices
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PENANG HAS LONG been a haven for food lovers, renowned for its diverse culinary scene that mirrors its rich cultural…
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EVs Are Cruising Into the City
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MANY MOTORHEADS FLOCKED to Gurney Plaza’s main concourse when Tesla Malaysia showcased the Tesla Cybertruck in June, alongside their…
We Are What We Throw Away
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HOW MANY OF us like to look through rubbish? Ipoh born artist Chin Pik Wun is one who would raise…
Climate Change: A Timeless Concern
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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...
Clean Water Under Threat: Highlighting Emerging Pollutants in Malaysia
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WATER IS THE most vital resource on Earth, covering approximately 71% of its surface. It is indispensable to the survival…
Secure Water Supply, Secure Future For Penang
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IN THE LUSH landscape of Penang, where the balance between urban expansion and nature conservation is delicately poised, the issue…
Reusing Wastewater: The Future of Sustainable Water Management in Malaysia
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OUR INDUSTRIES ARE key drivers of Malaysia’s economic growth, but they also create a significant demand for water. This…
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