By the Water’s Edge
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Weld Quay, or Pengkalan Weld, harbours a rich history that dates back to 1882. Stretching from Swettenham Pier to Gat Lebuh Prangin, it was named after Sir Fred...
Balik Pulau: A Pace Apart
Balik Pulau is one of the earliest Malay settlements in Penang, populated by refugees from Kedah who sought escape from Siamese invaders. Colonial-era buildings...
Life, in Motion
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More often than not, we go about our days with set tasks and goals, driven by a sense of purpose. Something always needs doing – places to go, people to m...
When Doors are More than Just Doors
Intricate motifs clash with Spartan designs, and doors serve more than one purpose. Decorative, functional, modern or decaying, each door has a story to tell....
Encapsulating Teluk Bahang
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Nestled in the northwestern corner of the island, Teluk Bahang was once an isolated and underdeveloped fishing village. But the changing fortunes of time have s...
A Look Inside Penang Free School
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Penang Free School (PFS) was founded on October 21, 1816 by a committee headed by Reverend Robert Sparke Hutchings. The school was open to all children regardle...
PARK(ing) Day: A recap
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Every year in September, cities across the world celebrate PARK(ing) Day, an event initiated in 2005 when a metered parking space was transformed into a tempora...
Dreaming in Malaysia
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Migrant workers in Malaysia come from more than 12 Asian countries, with the majority from Indonesia. Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Tha...
The Temuan of Ulu Yam
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Deep in Ulu Yam, Selangor, near the Sungai Liam waterfall and a 30-minute drive from KL, a tribe of Temuans are moving house. The area floods, and they need a b...
Entranced (and possessed) in Sumatra
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Mysticism in Indonesia is at the base of faith and can be largely found in many aspects of everyday life. During a trip to Berastagi, a mountain town at the foo...
Something fishy in Kampung Sungai Udang
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A visit to Nibong Tebal is never complete without dropping by Kampung Sungai Udang. This fishermen’s village is located at the end of Sungai Kerian toward...
The trishaw maker of George Town
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Saw Chin Choon is a traditional trishaw maker in George Town. His workshop is located on Lebuh Stewart, just behind the Goddess of Mercy temple. He has been in...