A Maestro Comes Home
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When Soprano Loh Siew Tuan first began singing in a Methodist church choir as a child, little did she imagine that it would someday lead her to perform at London’s Wigmore Hall.
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Pierre Bismuth Explores Penang's Cultural Depths
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Renowned French visual artist and filmmaker Pierre Bismuth has a career spanning decades. His impressive list of accolades includes an Academy Award for his work on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Silat Pulut: An Essential Malay Martial Art and Performance
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Silat in the Malay language refers to martial arts, similar to how Wushu means martial techniques in Chinese.
Penang's Magazines Preserve The Past and Shape the Future
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In early 1989, Ganesh Kolandaveloo, a Form 5 student at St. Xavier’s Institution, would visit his grand-uncle’s newsstand on Prangin Road after school.
Heritage Tracking In The Past Decade: The Case of Lebuh Chulia
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Lebuh Chulia is one of the
earliest roads to be built in Penang, constructed shortly after the city was founded in 1786. The street has a diverse cultural heritage, reflecting the influence of the Indian Muslim and Chinese communities.
Endorsing Wanderlust: Travel to Live, Travel to Learn
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A BABY SHOULD cry at birth. It must be traumatic being born, after all. The compressing comfort of the womb…
The Art of Getting Creative and Staying Creative
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I HAVE AN iPhone 15 Plus Max. It is equipped with the best phone camera in the world and I…
Modern Choices for Modern Adult Travellers
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EXPERIENCING NEW CULTURES, discovering fresh perspectives and finding escape—the allure of travel is undeniable. But there remains a divide…
Lily Cat: The Global Diplomat
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I WAS BORN in Manhattan, New York, so I am used to island life, though I must admit that living…
Penang Hill and Penang National Park: Lungs of the Island
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PENANG HILL AND Penang National Park are more than just natural havens; they are the beating heart of Penang’s…
12 Destinations in 12 Months: A Dream Made True
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EVER SINCE I was a child, I have dreamt of travelling around the world. Over the years, this dream evolved…
An Ode to a City in Transition
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I AM WALKING down Jalan Gurdwara towards Hin Bus Depot—and though I have walked this route many times this…
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