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Explore Seberang Perai as future of Penang, says heritage activist October 22, 2025 – Posted in: In The News, Newsletters

Khoo Salma Nasution launches her new book, ‘Exploring Seberang Perai’, to introduce more people to the attractions of the state’s mainland. SEBERANG PERAI: While most people are familiar with what Penang island is famous for, little is known about what the state’s mainland, or Seberang Perai, has to offer. To overcome this, heritage activist Khoo Salma Nasution has compiled a guidebook that outlines the historical facts, cultural aspects, and places of interest on the “other…

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Heritage activist launches book on Seberang Perai – Posted in: Newsletters

She has also compiled a guidebook which content is driven by history, cultural, and places of interest on the “other side” of Penang. HERITAGE activist Khoo Salma Nasution has had her fair share of disagreements with the DAP – led state government, especially over the Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the now ongoing reclamation of the Silicon Island. But there is something in common both sides share – it is that the future of…

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Sarawak Book Fair celebrates readers, writers October 6, 2025 – Posted in: In The News, Newsletters

The seven books that were launched at the opening of the Karnival Baca Perdana and Sarawak Book Fair 2025 at the Hills KUCHING: Seven new books spanning themes of heritage, history, poetry, education, and storytelling were launched yesterday (Sept 30) at the Karnival Baca Perdana and Sarawak Book Fair 2025, in a ceremony officiated by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The launch, held at The Hills, highlighted the fair’s mission…

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Revisit Nanga Jela at Telang Usan Hotel on Saturday – Posted in: In The News

KUCHING: A special panel discussion titled Pemulai ke Nanga Jela: Return to Nanga Jela will take place at 4pm this Saturday (Oct 4) at Telang Usan Hotel, here. The event, jointly organised by Friends of Sarawak Museum (FoSM), Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS), and Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA), is free and open to the public. Conducted in both Iban and English, the session aims to shed light on the importance of preserving memories, history and traditions…

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