26 Sept 2015: Heritage Trees of Penang (reprint 2015) September 28, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

This is a superb piece of work…the pages successfully combine stunning photographs and vivid botanical illustrations with just the right amount of text. It will appeal to the informed layperson as well as professionals working with plants. -S.K. Ganesan, National Parks Board, Singapore Tree lovers rejoice! The recently reprinted edition of Heritage Trees of Penang* is now available. Since its launch in 2011, the book has been regarded as a definitive guide to some of…

18 Sept 2015: 50 Years of the National Mosque – Posted in: Newsletters

The National Mosque of Malaysia will be acknowledged as our national effort to elevate the religion to greater heights…and be regarded as an icon to symbolise the solidarity of Malaysia which is made up of various races and religions.—Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj The historic National Mosque, commonly known as Masjid Negara, is one of the most recognisable icons of Malaysia. It is a symbol of the country’s official religion and the embodiment of unity among Sunni…

12 Sept 2015: Fourth Presidency of India Vol. 2 September 25, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

Gorgeously illustrated with rare paintings, sketches, engravings and maps, ‘Fire, Spice & Edifice is the next authoritative reference for historians and general readers. Its ultimate aim as a rich historical resource is equalled only by its predecessor, Ships, Men and Mansions. Subtitled Fire, Spice and Edifice, Marcus Langdon’s sequel to Penang, The Fourth Presidency of India 1805-1830: Ships, Men and Mansions continues the saga of the British East India Company’s administration of Penang up until the…

5 Sept 2015: Little India of George Town – Posted in: Newsletters

Little India holds a very special place in the heritage of not just the state of Penang, but also of Malaysia as a nation. This is where the values of our past are fused into the context of the present, even as we look forward to the prospects of the future.—YAB Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang This week’s featured book—Little India of George Town—focuses on a most colourful and dynamic enclave nestled within…

29 Aug 2015: George Town’s Historic Commercial & Civic Precincts September 21, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

This guide updates the built heritage of George Town’s multicultural commercial and civil precincts at a crucial juncture where its unique identity is under threat from development. It aims to assist visitors to better understand and enjoy many of the remaining buildings which comprise George Town’s historic legacy. History buffs will be delighted that there is a new book discussing the past and present of the architectural and social heritage of George Town. For a…

7 Aug 2015: Penang historical talks & exhibition (Aug 2015) – Posted in: Newsletters

Please join us for two talks on 15 & 16 August and an exhibition from 13–16 August, 2015. The talks are organised by the Penang Heritage Trust and the exhibition is organised by Areca Books as part of the Butterworth Fringe Festival. Entrance is free for all events. Seats for the talk are limited; please RSVP via email to info@pht.org.my or call 604-2642631. James R. Logan, A Polymath on a Province Wellesley Plantation Early Views of Province Wellesley 100…

01 Aug 2015: Masjid—Selected Mosques from the Islamic World August 17, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

This pictorial book features a selection of the various mosque styles and designs that have been built throughout the past 1435 years. The field of mosque architecture has progressed immensely, featuring various influences and cultures. A prerequisite for mosque design is that the style of architecture should reflect its purpose, and incorporate both the tangible and intangible features. The former includes the main prayer hall, the mihrab (a semicircular niche), minbar (pulpit), dikka (muezzin’s platform),…

27 July 2015: Malaysian architectural talks (Aug 2015) – Posted in: Newsletters

Please join us for two talks on Malaysian architecture on 1st & 2nd August 2015, Penang Town Hall: 5 Architects, 5 Houses Townhouse, Shophouse, Melaka-Penang World Heritage Site 5 Architects, 5 Houses Date: Saturday, August 1, 2015 Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Venue: Penang Town Hall Speaker: Dr. Jon Lim Registration fee RM30 per person The Penang house is noted for its world-renowned architectural flair, inventiveness and stylistic diversity. The five European architects who designed…

17 Jul 2015: July 2015 Updates from Areca Books – Posted in: Newsletters

Book on Tamil Muslim community wins prestigious international award Areca Books is delighted to announce that The Chulia in Penang: Patronage and Place-Making around the Kapitan Kling Mosque 1786–1957 by Khoo Salma Nasuton has won the ICAS Book Prize, the Colleagues’ Choice Award. The Chulia in Penang was also one of six books which made it to the ICAS Best Study in the Humanities 2015 shortlist. Out of a total of 175 books submitted by…

27 June 2015: Tanjong Life August 3, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

Tanjong Life features the cheeky adventures of Joe G as he explores Penang’s nooks and crannies; sampling the best food, visiting secret scenic spots, and experiencing all the fun that the island has to offer. Fans of homegrown-flavoured cartoons may remember Sun Tan, probably the first English-language comic strip featuring a motley crew of South Asian characters doing, in sometimes stereotypical fashion, ‘what comes naturally’ to South Asians. It has since gone on to inspire…

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