March 2015 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

The letter in English: Ipoh’s place on the Sun Yat-Sen trail

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It all began with a letter written in English. The unusual choice of language intrigued Chan Sue Meng when she came across it among the musty papers kept by her...

Carolyn Hong

Chowrasta,after the market closes

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Chowrasta Market is one of the oldest markets in George Town, Penang. Built in 1890 as a single-storey market to serve the nearby community, it underwent a majo...

Azri Zainul

Towards substantive democracy

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Democracy is a big word, and like all big words it is given to controversy and misuse.Since the magazine’s cover story this month and in April will be...