Ahmad Nawab: A Dominant Force in Malaysia's World of Music
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PENANG-BORN AHMAD NAWAB was a towering figure in Malaysian music. Born on 6 April 1933, Ahmad was the first child…
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Mass Surveillance: Who Watches The Watchers?
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THE NUMBER OF closed-circuit television (CCTV) units installed by local authorities for public area surveillance has, in recent times, increased…
Civilian Memories of WW II
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Author’s Note: This article has been edited for clarity and readability. It is based on interview sessions with Uncle…
The Andaman: Keeping Fingers Crossed for Penang's New Island
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WE’VE BEEN WAITING for the emergence of this manmade island off the northeastern coast of Penang Island for years.…
Tewas: What to Do When There is No Light at The End of The Tunnel
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HOW DOES ONE begin to tell the story of a victim of bullying? Empathy may allow…
Between The Microcosmic and The Macrocosmic: We Are All Giants Now
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YOU WOULD HAVE seen them. Mobile drone shots of cities, done with the camera pointed straight down to capture the…
Glossary of Terms You Might Encounter in This Issue
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A continuous value that most closely resembles the real world and can be as precise as the measuring…
Hong Leong Islamic Bank Supports Halal Manufacturing in Penang
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DRIVEN BY GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT, global demand and the China Plus One strategy, Penang is rapidly becoming a leading force in…
The Chip War: A Wide Window of Opportunity for Malaysia
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SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION HAS emerged as the latest geopolitical battleground, replacing oil as the 21st century’s strategic resource. This new…
Do You Know How a Semiconductor is Made?
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SEMICONDUCTORS ARE THE new oil, the Malaysian government now proclaims. Long held as a business realm that was left to…
Penang’s Semiconductor Crossroads: Navigating Global Trends and Industrial Upgrading
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THE WORLD SEMICONDUCTOR TRADE STATISTICS (WSTS) forecasts 16% year-on-year growth for the global semiconductor market in 2024, with the Asia…
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