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Saminathan is a citizen journalist and history buff who has been contributing to CJ.MY for many years. He has a deep interest in the labour and independence movements of colonial Malaya, and has extensively documented the life and legacy of trade union leader S.A. Ganapathy.
The Cultural Exchange Festival runs from 31 October to 2 November in Banda Hilir, Melaka. See the parade, Mak Yong shows, six countries and what to check first.
Malaysians can now pay overseas with DuitNow QR through Alipay+. See the five markets, the banks that are ready and how to scan and pay at the till.
The Capitol by 1 Utama soft-opens on 16 November in Bandar Utama. See the first tenants, the LRT3 link and the healthcare hub in this six-level lifestyle space.

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