The Hungry Ghost Festival – A Symbol of Community Solidarity
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Alexander Fernandez
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Batik in Penang—Surviving on Different Fronts
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TRACES OF BATIK motifs can be found in most traditional Malaysian households, and on most things we use. For example, taking a stroll down Penang Road or steppi...
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Covid-19 Caretakers’ Fatigue: When Caretaking Crushes Family Members
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AT THE PEAK of the health crisis, the news media were saturated with reports about medical professionals suffering from burnout and compassionate fatigue. The p...
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