Pulau Tikus is known for its Burmese and Siamese communities that settled there almost two centuries ago. But one should not forget its colourful Eurasian community either; it has sadly all but disappeared from the confines of Pulau Tikus. Then, there are those that continue to exist in thriving villages – almost anomalies in a landscapeotherwise peppered with condominiums, shopping malls and offices. Penang Monthly takes a look at the past, present and future of three communities…A community of faithAmong the earliest...
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is a freelance writer who has a love-hate relationship with the weighing scale.
Julia Tan
went to primary and secondary school at Convent Pulau Tikus before continuing sixth form at St. Xavier’s Institution; any other school was out of the question. She misses the fried rice at the school canteen, and laments the passing of the wan tan mee lady.