February 2018 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

Reflections on Bukit Mertajam, and Political Lessons for Malaysia

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The story of the valiant Sisyphus is one of my favourites in Greek mythology. He cheated gods and death, and thus angered Zeus himself. Because of this, Sisyphu...

The Sun Rises on Jit Sin

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It was not until the nineteenth century that the northern part of Bukit Mertajam was gradually dominated by Fui Chiu Hakka settlers making a living planting pep...

Penang Should Make the Most of Transiting Cruise Tourists

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I assume anyone reading this has some time or other been one of those strange global creatures, disliked by some for their transient but disruptive presence a...

At the Heart of Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam, once an agricultural settlement, is today a prosperous commercial centre. The town gained attention from the British in the nineteenth century &...

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