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It doesn’t add up to kindness
BEGGARS seeking alms on the streets of George Town is a common sight. Come a festive season, their numbers will grow as they capitalise on the public’s generosity.
App-solutely quick and easy
THE next time you want to highlight your problems to the local authorities, you should first download the locally designed #BetterPenang App on your smartphone.
Still many fans of the big screen
I REMEMBER Penang having quite a number of cinemas or theatres as they were commonly known then.
'Don't turn a blind eye to our plight'
THE next time you converse with a blind person, notice how forceful his or her voice becomes when trying to stress a point. The pitch goes up a notch.
Will the real doctor please stand up?
SEVERAL years ago, I met a Penang businessman who had a ‘Dr’ title to his name. When I asked him in English about his field of study, he hesitated.
Motorists, mind your manners
WE will all agree that driving in Penang can indeed be safer and more pleasant if motorists show some road ethics.
Old and alone with no one to turn to
I WAS driving through one of the narrow inner city roads of George Town when I saw a crowd gathering on the pavement. Out of curiosity, I stopped to check out the scene.
Let's salute our unsung heroes
I WAS driving home from work recently when a public service announcement promoting goodwill and kindness came over the radio.
Confused over council's green effort
THE Seberang Prai Municipal Council recently set about to clear ‘illegal’ garbage sites and have them converted into green spots.
Making it safe for tourists
RECENTLY, I was driving along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling towards Lebuh Acheh for an appointment in Penang. As I passed the Lebuh Armenian junction, I noticed some tourists on a trishaw admiring the intricate architecture of the Yap Temple and the Hock Teck Cheng Sin Temple.
