Fired by the Charm of Ceramics
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A flurry of contemporary ceramic exhibitions in recent months has finally reignited interest in this apparent niche art.Within a space of three months, benchm...
Malaysia’s Oldest Pipe Organ Is Back In Shape
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We heard footsteps climbing cautiously on the narrow stairway of the church, and soon, a tall Dutchman emerged onto the upper floor of the Church of the Assumpt...
Bukit Juru’s Short but Charming Trail
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Shady trail at summit.A little curiosity about lesser-known hiking trails in Seberang Perai – apart from the Bukit Mertajam trail – and so...
The Art of Neutering the Malaysian Parliament
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“MPs in Malaysia are often busy performing KBSM duties.”I am fond of repeating this phrase whenever asked to speak on the roles and responsibiliti...
A Revolution in Science Education is Upon Us
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Connecting the DotsThe Geodesic Dome at Komtar was one of the more iconic structures of its time. At the time of its construction it was considered an enginee...
Penang: The Rebel State (Part Two)
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The initial impetus for secession was provided by the Penang Chamber of Commerce under the leadership of D.A. Mackay. In November 1948 the Penang Chinese Chambe...
Pedestrians shall be King!
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A campaign was launched in November last year to improve Penang’s low walkability index and address the growing number of apathetic motorists on the road....
Pedalling to a Paradise
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Half-folded Brompton bicycles.Guar Petai lies north of Bukit Mertajam. With beautiful blue ponds amid a green landscape surrounded by reddish-brown hilloc...
It's Time to Cycle to Commute!
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Penangites are taking to cycling like ducks to water. Granted, some have been doing it their entire lives while others are just beginning to get on the bandwago...
Better, Cheaper, Faster – Really?
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The Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) is the state government’s biggest infrastructural undertaking in recent history. The state first launched a feasib...
Picking a Better, Cheaper, Faster Transport System
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It was mid-July when the debate over Penang’s public transportation plans reached a new level. After repeated censure for allegedly being all talk and no...
Incubating the Innovative
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Does Penang have the network of support and structures needed to provide a vibrant startup environment? Does it have a dynamic landscape that stimulates innovat...