9 Striking Things to See in Singapore’s Civic District
Of all of Asia’s cities, Singapore is possibly the one that changed the fastest. Futuristic high rises sit next to old shophouses that have been so refurbished and beautified they hardly look…
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The Ultimate Guide to Pangkor Kali Amman Temple: How to Visit Malaysia’s Hindu Temple by the Sea
There are many things to do on Pangkor island, one of Perak’s best attractions, but we think that visiting the Kali Amman Temple during festival celebrations is particularly interesting. Located…
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The Ultimate Guide to Penang Street Art: Where to See Penang’s Best Mural Art
Like it or not, Penang Street Art is one of the most famous things to do in Penang and among the island’s prime tourist attractions. Practically anyone coming to Penang…
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Penang Youths meet the Sellers of Chowrasta
It’s a good thing that Penang youngsters get involved with the island’s rich heritage, culture and art. This time, Arts-ED and GTWHI are pleased to invite the public to a special…
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Ombak Potehi Performs in Tokyo
After a successful season of performances at the Heritage Celebrations, George Town Festival and Butterworth Fringe Festival in Penang, Ombak Potehi is set to perform in Tokyo from November 2…
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The 3 Highlights of Kuching’s Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017
You may wonder why a Penang-focused blog wanted to publish a post about the 20th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak. Well, you may not know,…
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Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang
Have you ever imagined what was Penang like a century ago? Well, now you can see it for yourself, and free of charge — this summer, Old Penang will be…
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What Richard Lim of Rough Guides Really Thinks of Penang
I know you visited Penang for the first time when you were very young and came back just recently for a Rough Guide update. What do you think of it,…
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Penang’s Most Important Foreign Correspondent: Kim Gooi
Foreign correspondent Kim Gooi, born and bred in Penang, is Malaysia’s least celebrated photojournalist. Very few indeed know about this bohemian Asia old hand, the only Malaysian reporter on the…
