Despite the rich linguistic heritage, only six languages—Balochi, Brahui, Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi and Seraiki—are taught at the BS, MPhil and PhD levels in universities. The remaining 68 ...

The Penang government has moved the state-level celebrations for Chap Goh Meh, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, to Feb 14 – the same day as the Western version. The state administration ...

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's rich multicultural heritage took centre stage as the Chief Minister of Penang launched the Chap Goh Meh Parade organised by the State Chinese (Penang) Association here on ...

A month before, he had been given recognition that was long overdue: he had been awarded a knighthood. Shy by nature, he once asked an estate agent to find him a flat in Manhattan, specifying that ...