All posts tagged "Penang"
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0The Arabic Community in Penang
Penang's earliest Arabic community came rather less directly from Arabia - through Aceh in Sumatra, where Arab merchants had previously settled.
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0Food & DrinkAn Interview with Chef Tommes, Star of the Series Chalk and Cheese
Frances Wilks caught up with Chef Tommes, star of the series Chalk and Cheese, who explained why onions are weird, what knives...
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0Francis Light; From Illegitimate Boy to Founder of Penang's British Colony
Pat Fama goes in search of the man that George Town must not forget; Francis Light
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0An American Expat's Perspective on Living in Penang
Many expats choose to make Penang their home for a variety of reasons. Here, we give them the chance to talk about...
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0TravelRediscovering Penang
"Why in the world would I fly to Penang??" That was my first thought when I was afforded the opportunity to take...
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0Dragon Boat Racing: An Expat's Perspective
Penang expat and novice dragon boater John Nisted wielded his paddle and took part in the recent Penang International Dragon Boat Festival.
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0The Expat Penang Mingle at Il Bacaro Penang
Held at a lovely Venetian Restaurant, the Expat Group's Penang Mingle was a cozy affair with delicious canapes, delicious drinks and great...
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0Penang, the Venice of the East
Frances Wilks uncovers some fascinating resonance between Penang and Venice, two maritime heritage cities including ancient spices, contemporary food, and buildings on...
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0Snapshots of George Town
Frances Wilks takes a look at the ways George Town has changed in the four years since UNESCO made it a World...
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0Sustainable Seafood Buffet at Golden Sands in Penang
Penang is famous for its seafood but, as fish stocks dwindle alarmingly worldwide, we may have to ask searching questions about how...
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0Championing Women's Rights from Penang
Penang's Women's Center for Change is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to putting an end to domestic abuse and promoting women's rights.
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0TravelThe Sensei of Place – Penang
Frances Wilks explores George Town in the companu of Tan Twan Eng, author of "The Gift of Rain"
