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Two ‘pearls’ go head to head, including some reflections by guest writer TravellingMitch who’s from the UK Penang was once the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, for most western travellers the only ‘orient’ they would know outside of Singapore and maybe Hong Kong. At the time Phuket wasn’t even known on the tourist map. It was the 1950s and 60s when jet travel had just started making … [Read more...] about Thai island vs Malaysian island – Phuket vs Penang

BANGKOK, Aug 4 (AFP) – An American found dead in a central Bangkok hotel room with a plastic bag covering his head was believed to have been murdered, police said this morning. Wayne Tischbern, 58, was found yesterday when hotel staff informed police that he had spent an unusually long time in his room. Tischbern was handcuffed, there was tape tied around his neck, and his head … [Read more...] about American believed murdered in Bangkok

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha turns up to vote in the Bangkok governor and council elections, in Phaya Thai district on Sunday. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut) Voters go to the polls to cast their ballots in the elections for Bangkok governor and city councillors on Sunday. This is the first time in nine years that Bangkokians have been able to cast a ballot to choose the … [Read more...] about Photos of Bangkokians casting ballots

INSPIRED by Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak’s keen interest in astronomy, his alma mater Bukit Mertajam High School (HSBM) plans to build an astronomical observatory for students and the community. The centre, estimated to cost around RM250,000, will house the latest optical equipment and tools for astronomical studies, including telescope systems and a … [Read more...] about Tribute to stargazing old boy

GURNEY Wharf – the mega recreational waterfront project in George Town, Penang – is expected to be fully completed by early 2025. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the components under Priority One of the project could be open to the public within a year. “We expect this part to be open first, but it will depend on the safety of the site,” he said after the official … [Read more...] about Gurney project cost goes up to RM200mil