Penang Snack Makeover
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FOR A PENANG foodie who is always in need of the occasional kick in between dry meetings on long weekdays,…
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There are Rolls and There are Rolls, in Nyonya Cooking
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HAINANESE SPRING ROLLS or choon piah may be related to Popiah, but they are not the same thing. This uniquely…
Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Featuring Elias Moncado & The PPO Strings
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THE ATMOSPHERE WAS buzzing with anticipation as the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) featured acclaimed musicians from Germany and the UK…
It Was 20 Years Ago When The Indian Ocean Tsunami Hit
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DECEMBER 26, 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the deadliest of tsunamis, triggered by a 9.3 magnitude undersea megaquake…
Mount Elvira: In Search of a Lost Bungalow
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ANY AVID HIKER in Penang with a keen interest in conquering the many peaks of the state would spend time…
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…
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…
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…
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