Blindfolding the statue: By Laleen Jayamanne “I have never found anything to excite the people in quite the way this language issue does”–– Prime Minister SWRD Bandaranaike to a journalist. If true, this observation attributed to Prime Minister SWRD Bandaranaike, is quite chilling in its cynicism. ‘Excitement’ is a political emotion here and SWRD appears to […]
GEORGE TOWN: Breakfast for RM2.50 in the heart of George Town? A decent RM7.50 nasi kandar meal for lunch? These are available, if you know where to look.While it is true that food prices have increased, there are parts of the city where one can find a decent and affordable meal.
LOCALS visiting the Sama-Sama: George Town exhibition by Lefty Julian can instantly relate to many of the scenes and stories depicted in his comic-style art.