Spotlight on Indian Malaysian Artists
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WHY ARE THERE so few artists of Indian (including Singhalese) descent in Malaysia?
The Unique Wonders of Penang’s Marine Garden
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WHAT ARE SEAGRASS meadows? These are natural marine habitats found in shallow waters that support a large diversity of living communities, the most prominent of which is the seagrass.
A Market that Reeks of History
6 min read
Is there a need to choose between the heritage and day-to-day market life, or the option of a new building like that of nearby Chowrasta Market, or to transform into a decidedly upmarket venue?
Old George Town’s Transportation in Numbers
6 min read
The Municipality continued to license cars until 1940 but lost control of them after World War II to the Federal Government when vehicle registration was taken over by the Road Transport Department in 1948.
What Makes A Street Memorable?
5 min read
Let us start by exploring the urban landscape of Penang – the streets, the public places and the buildings there.
The Sarkies Brothers and Their Hotel Empire
12 min read
The E&O was founded by the Sarkies brothers. Who were they and what brought them to Penang?
Events
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VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRConnect with employers and learn about the range of job opportunities available at the Virtual Career Fair - Explore, Connect and Get Hired....
Campbell Street - Where the Old Shine is Just a Rub Away
12 min read
In 1989, the municipal council of Penang in conjunction with Pulau Pinang magazine organised a “Memory Of Our Streets” essay competition.
A Red-light District Worthy of a Vibrant Port
4 min read
Campbell Street was also known by its motley of vernacular names. The Chinese called it 新街, i.e. sin kay in Hokkien or san kai in Cantonese, meaning “new street”, in relation to the older thoroughfare, Chulia Street, that runs parallel to it.
Preschoolers May Suffer Permanent Damage from the Pandemic
4 min read
COVID-19 HAS PERFORMED quite a time heist on everyone, and on preschoolers especially. Schools were once again forced to close last May as cases steadily rose.
A Time of Opportunity that Penang Must Not Miss
4 min read
The pandemic and the trade war present Penang with great opportunities as well as dangers. Penang is well positioned to seize the opportunities by tapping into disrupted supply chains that were closed to us previously. However, time is of the essence; this window of opportunity is closing fast.
Working in Silos Becomes the Norm When Merit Systems Are Shunned
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FORMER INTERNATIONAL Trade and Industry minister Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz entertained Malaysia with her comment that the idea that Malaysians like working in silos was not really accurate since silos are places huge enough for significant things to happen.
