Spotlight on Silambam: An Ancient Indian Martial Art
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AN ANCIENT MARTIAL ART originating from the Kurinji mountains in Tamil Nadu 5,000 years ago, Silambam is said to…
Women-Focused NGOs: Better Working Together
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IN THE 1980S, women’s organisations were relatively scarce, but their number began to rise following Malaysia’s ratification of…
The T’ng Tok Panjang in Ancestral Worship
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WHEN T’NG TOK is mentioned in Penang, it is in reference to the sumptuous feasts[1] prepared to celebrate…
UNICEF: Female Household Heads Face Greater Socio-economic Challenges
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ALTHOUGH THE GLOBAL economy has largely recovered since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, lingering socio-economic impacts of…
Ooi Eow Jin: A Humble Virtuoso in Malaysia’s Music History
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“Mr. Ooi is one of a handful of non-Malays involved in a predominantly Malay business: ‘Playing Malay music and appreciating…
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Are Beauty Pageants Out of Date?
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THE FIRST BEAUTY PAGEANT, Miss World, was created in 1951 by Eric Morley in the UK. Miss Universe debuted a…
Oil and Oppression: Women’s Struggles in the Palm Oil Industry
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PALM OIL IS the lifeblood of Malaysia’s economy, contributing USD37.4bil in exports in…
Exploring the Legend of Nakhoda Ragam
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WHEN I WATCHED Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal at the cinema, I was pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of…
Archaeological Evidence of Penang's Cosmopolitan Islamic Heritage
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THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT archaeological traces that hint at a vibrant historical past in Penang. From the discoveries of the Penang…
Penang Malays: The Founders of Modern Sepak Takraw
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IN 2018, as I watched the Sepak Takraw League (STL) final between the Penang Black Panthers and the ATM Guardians…
