Keat Hwa Band's Path To Excellence
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LET’S TAKE A nostalgic journey back to my school days, a time when bustling classrooms were alive with the enchanting melodies of trumpets, clarinets, flutes an...
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Promising Initiatives at the Local Government Level
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WITH ITS AMBITIOUS goal of becoming a “Family-focused Green and Smart State that Inspires the Nation”, the Penang state government faces numerous challenges suc...
Learning Discipline and Trust Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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JESSEN ONG'S wedding day was celebrated with vows, music and love. He did not know it then as he cycled to his bride’s house as an excited 26-year-old, but that...
George Town Festival: Where Do We Go From Here?
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IN 2008, the inner city of George Town (along with Melaka) was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site based on its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) in cultu...
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When Less Is More Expensive: The Trend of Shrinkflation
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WANTAN MEE IS a classic dish in Penang. Simple and tasty, it is a safe pick if you are unsure of what to order when eating out. It is usually served with fried...
How To Invest in Malaysia
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WE ALL HAVE DREAMS: Some may want to travel the world at their leisure, drive a luxurious car, or live within the opulent walls of a grand mansion. Although env...
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Events in September
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CARNIVALSSatisfy your taste buds at the St. Nicholas’ Home Food Carnival! This event goes beyond just a gastronomic experience—it is also an endeavour to ensure...
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Preserving Sacred Traditions: Tow Bu Kong Temple of Hong Kong Street
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WALKING ALONG Hong Kong Street in George Town, I stumbled upon a hidden gem that continues to uphold Chinese traditions among the local Chinese community. The T...
Dare To Dream, Then Comes The Excelling
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EXCELLENCE IS MANIFESTED through our desire to be the best and to achieve perfection. When we were students, we studied hard to get an A+ or to be the top stude...
Letter To The Editor
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I AM HOLIDAYING with my wife in Malaysia and we are staying in Penang for a few days. I found the Penang Monthly in our hotel room and it is particularly intere...
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