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Untruths put beach in bad light

IT upsets me to learn that psychologists have coined the phrase “doomsayer’s delight”, referring to satisfaction derived by pessimists from being right when something bad happens.

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Natural way to clean, cook clams

HERE is a culinary idea for people in Penang to try out — one that is both fun and delicious.

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Parched conditions lead to bounty of large prawns

IT has been “raining prawns” in Penang, and other parts of Malaysia too.

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Stop giving bogus monks money

GIVING money to Buddhist monks may cause them to commit an offence under their code of monastic discipline known as the Dhamma-Vinaya.

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A case of island mentality

As the debate rages about Penang hawker fare, perhaps it is time to reconsider our isolation.

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Diligence pays when booking stays

Tax hike underscores need for careful planning for lodging.

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Ocean of blessings to discover

I WOULD like to share two blessings that Penang has to offer which even some Penangites might not be aware of.

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Penang’s untapped potential as outdoor destination

Hikers can roam freely on state’s trails without threats from wildlife.

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Penang’s water conundrum

MY LAST water bill was RM7.48, but that is not the monthly amount. Penang homes get billed for water once every two months.

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Paradox of cheaper chicken from Nov 1

THE word “oxymoron” is not an insult to anybody’s intelligence.

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Brush with wild animals worrying

LOOK at a satellite photo of Penang island and you will see only about half the island is densely inhabited by people while it has a protected hill range boasting a diversity of flora and fauna.

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Fishy news creates false alarm

Check first before sharing video of so-called fish deaths linked to radiation water from Fukushima flowing to Penang.

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