Feeling at Home in Public
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An elderly man enjoying a quiet moment to himself.The public was invited to put their creative stamps on the yellow chairs at Hin Bus Depot duri...
The Ten Best Quotes from Intrepid Women Travellers
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Timing is everything, and timing was on my side when I happened to be home in Penang when the “Zafigo Talk: Intimate Conversations with Women on Travel...
Brightening the Future of the Blind
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The white cane has long been a symbol for blind pedestrians. In fact, it wasn’t always white, but the cane as such is the trusty companion of many a visua...
Men Who Ran PFS and Inspired Generations
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Penang Free School (PFS) celebrates its bicentennial on October 21. This venerable institution has churned out generations of leading Malaysians: “Old F...
Events
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MarathonThe Cassia Half Marathon is definitely an event not to be missed by avid marathon runners. A certificate of participation and a finisher’s medal...
Bridging the Divide Through Music
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The A+SEAN concert was part of George Town Festival 2016. Held at the historical Padang Kota, the event featured Malaysian bands and artists such as Datuk Sheil...
Should We Beware Humanity’s Collective Capacity Reaching Critical Mass?
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Man’s discoveries and inventions revolutionise him. That is a truismThe conquest of fire altered how and what we eat; the invention of the wheel chang...
The Startup Landscape in Malaysia
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With a sound foundation in science and technology education, Penang should be able to reap the rewards for which it has dedicated time and investments....