Not Leaving the Coop Has Its Advantages
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Aiman Azahari recently moved back to stay with his mother after 25 years.There are various reasons why some working adults in Malaysia continue to live wi...
Living in George Town: Even Deep Roots Eventually Move
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30, Stewart Lane. The house has been in the family since 1954, or thereabouts. It was built much earlier of course – Stewart Lane being part of an old qua...
Making Sure All Can Have A Home
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With land and construction prices rising, securing a home for many of Penang’s residents can be an uphill task. This is ever more so for public housing an...
Millennials Moving into Politics – in Malaysia and in Indonesia
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In six months’ time, Indonesia, the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country, will be holding its presidential election, known as pilpres, simultaneo...
Greener Pastures for the Rainbow Spectrum
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“I didn’t identify as a gay man until I was 23 while attending college here in the US,” says John Ong, founder of the much-loved Penang Hokkie...
Penang’s Justices of the Peace Invest in Community Mediation
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Malaysia has a strong tradition of people involved in a dispute to seek the assistance of an elder or penghulu to guide them towards a resolution. Community med...
Germany’s Links to Penang are Old and Esteemed
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Two centuries ago, attracted by its bustling free port, scores of German merchants sought new ventures in Penang.Their presence was further fortified when the...
Women Advance in the World of STEM
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More women in Malaysia today are breaking into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, increasing diversity and inclusivity and driving...
Science-ing Their Way to Victory
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In an effort to spark curiosity and interest among the young in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, Penang STEM and the six centre...
With Cars as Public Transport, the Role of Roads Changes
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The Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) has its roots in the state government’s 2009 initiative to establish the Penang Transport Council, which included...
New Means of Public Transport That We Do Not Have to Wait for
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In 2010 the modal share of public transport was 3% in George Town, and 8% state-wide. Eight years later, those figures are still the same.The ideal is 40%, wh...
Siamese Ties in Need of Preservation
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On May 30, 1845, a piece of land was granted to the Siamese and Burmese communities by the East India Company on behalf of Queen Victoria. Today, Kampung Siam still stands on this land, replete with families that have been living there for generations.
