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Boon or bane? Malaysian island reclamation plan divides residents

Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Feb 23 11:10 AM

The island of Penang on the northwest coast of Malaysia is known for its sandy beaches, the colorful wall murals of its capital Georgetown, and its fiery street food. In time, it will also be known for three man-made islands that state authorities say are needed to provide housing and economic opportunities for an expanding population, while also generating funds for a modern transport network.   Read more »

Sony to shut a Malaysia factory, consolidate facilities

Liz Lee, Reuters
Updated as of Dec 05 10:10 PM

Operations at the plant will end by Sept. 30 and it will shut by the end of March 2022, affecting about 3,600 employees in Penang.   Read more »

There’s always something to come back to in Penang

Dahl Bennett
Posted at May 20 05:56 PM

If you’re looking to take it easy, this coastal state in Malaysia has plenty of ways and places for you to do so. From tasting hawker-style food to visiting heritage sites, Penang has a lot for the intrepid traveler Read more »

Lost in the romance of travel on board the Eastern and Oriental express

David Celdran
Updated as of Feb 01 06:35 PM

With bullet trains reducing travel to a literal blur, the Eastern and Oriental Express allows the wanderlust to experience a time when the trip itself was the destination Read more »