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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 the forces that govern our world.

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The Forgotten Travails of Indentured Indian Women in Malaya

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Women coolies drying rubber. Photo: Arabis.orgTHE MIGRATION OF indentured labourers from India to Malaya – via the kangani or independent hiring sys...

Can Malaysia’s Youths Be the Future of Change?

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MUST YOUTHS CONTINUE to be constrained by the status quo of Malaysian politics, or can they break through to the forefront of change?“As a youth activis...

Some Finer Points about Nonya Delicacies

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**Although the Penang public is familiar with the spelling of "Nyonya", for the purpose of standardisation and to reflect the author's intent, "Nonya" is spelle...

Resisting the Coup in Myanmar: “A Fight to the Finish”

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Notes from PI Seminar: “Myanmar: From Anti-coup Protests to a Federal Democratic Union Movement”, by Dr. Francis Loh.ON 1 FEB 2022, the military conducted a put...

The Power of Volunteering

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THE ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS from the Buddhist Tzu Chi Merit Society are used to sprucing up almost-forgotten, old residential areas. Their latest project involves th...

Lee Khiam Jin

The Malay Literary Scene (Part 1): The Influence of Syed Sheikh Al-Hadi

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ON 410 Jelutong Road in Penang sits an imposing house on brick piles divided into tripartite sections in the style of a traditional Malay family home. In the mi...

Pepper Estate: The Untold Story

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RESIDENTS OF Tanjung Bungah would sometimes use, as a shortcut, the well-shaded and narrow winding hill road that snakes around the Guillemard Service Reservoir...

Modern and Traditional Means to Care for Mother and Child

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THE JOURNEY OF motherhood, from conception to pregnancy, birth and then raising a child, can be a daunting prospect for a first-time mother. So how does a woman...

Study Shows that Penang is Steadily Embracing the Penang Smart Parking App

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THE PENANG STATE government launched the Penang Smart Parking (PSP) system in August 2019 as part of its journey towards fulfilling the vision Penang2030: A F...

Associate Professor Dr. Daisy Mui Hung Kee

STEM Education: Quo Vadis, Malaysia?

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STEM EDUCATION REMAINS an enigma to policymakers, even after decades of research. Since economic growth today hinges on technological development, and the latte...

Lessons for the Education Sector to Learn from Covid-19

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AS OF APRIL 21 – at the height of Covid-19 – schools in 191 countries were forced into mass closure. An estimated 1.5 billion students globally were...

Digital Onboarding in Numbers

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION is a core focus area of Penang2030. To enhance the usage of digital technology among Penangites, the state government has implemented a v...

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