FOR years, devotees celebrating Thaipusam at the Arulmigu Sri Balathandayuthapani Waterfall Hilltop Temple in Penang have been making the challenging climb up 513 steps along Jalan Kebun Bunga.

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A dazzling fireworks display choreographed by Zhong Liang illuminates the night sky on February 2, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of ...

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With a history dating back to the 19th century ... are found in the downtown area and eastern parts of the island. Penang and Malacca are home to some of Malaysia’s most well-conserved shophouses.

There was a door on either side and one could hardly have told that there was a dingy lamp there to cast a light on the scene ... Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Yokohama, San Francisco ...

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