December 2014 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

National Instruments – Helping Penang climb the expertise ladder

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In spite of the global economic crunch, National Instruments (NI) is growing smoothly in Penang. Starting from a temporary office in Suntech back in 2008, the U...

Ikebana finds tropical roots

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Those who think that flower arrangement is a pastime for women are dead wrong – at least where the Japanese are concerned. Machiko Nakayama, who has made...

Walking – and rocking – for animals

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Dogs everywhere. Socialising activity before the Wiggle Waggle Walk kicked off.Folks of Kuching really adore their dogs. On October 25, people from all wa...

The financial status of Penang’s municipal councils

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It is undeniable that municipal councils of each state play crucial roles in providing comfortable living conditions for the people within its boundaries....

Penang: From dawn to dusk

Penang has more than heritage attractions on offer; there are also a lot of scenic sites on the outskirts. What’s more, at night, if you go far and look h...

Ivan Lim

Events

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FoodScenes involving characters having afternoon tea and nibbling on crumpets – and more often than not scheming away – are frequently seen in...

Education is not only for building a common identity

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Education is a key issue in nation building; in no other country has it been more evident than in Malaysia where so much contestation since the 1950s has been...