March 2023 - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

Administering Religious Harmony for the Future

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JALAN MASJID KAPITAN KELING is often called the Street of Harmony, where four houses of worship can be found in close proximity – all within the 800m range. Sta...

James Dollery Fettes and Penang Waterworks: A Legacy of Public Service (Part 1)

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JALAN TANJONG TOKONG, the main thoroughfare leading to the tourist beaches of Batu Ferringhi, is often clogged with traffic during public holidays. Torrents of...

Why Cultures Co-Exist Better Than Ethnicities

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ABOUT 30 years ago, a very influential Malaysian scholar wrote the following incisive and insightful paragraphs:“I contend that, like most social phenomena, ide...

The Sounds of Malaysia

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Generating Knowledge for a Multipolar World: Ooi Kee Beng in conversation with Danny Quah (Part 2)

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PENANG MONTHLY continues its interview with Penang boy, Danny Quah, recognised by Stanford University to be among the 100 most influential academics in governme...