George Town Literary Festival (GTLF), 29 November 2025 June 9, 2026 – Posted in: Areca, In The News

We joined Patricia Lim for a meaningful conversation on her husband, whose life was rich in experiences and encounters, and is remembered by many as someone full of enthusiasm and deep concern for both life and nature. The conversation was followed by the official launch of her latest title, Lim Kee Jin: Doctor and Mentor, a heartfelt tribute to her husband’s extraordinary life, covering his experiences during the Japanese Occupation, his Penang roots, and his…

Launch of “Lim Kee Jin – Doctor and Mentor” at Johor Specialist Hospital – Posted in: Areca, In The News

KPJ Healthcare hosted the launch of “Lim Kee Jin – Doctor and Mentor” at Johor Specialist Hospital, celebrating the legacy of a pioneer whose vision helped lay the foundations of private healthcare in Johor. The book was launched by YBhg Professor Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, President and Chief Executive of Johor Corporation (JCorp) and Chairman of KPJ Healthcare University, who spoke about Dato’ Dr Lim’s life and legacy as a visionary physician, mentor and…

Celebrating ‘Streets of George Town, Penang’ – Book Launch February 10, 2026 – Posted in: Areca, Authors, Newsletters

We relaunched Streets of George Town, Penang on 7 February, 2026. In a meaningful return to where it all began, we launched the new edition at 120 Armenian Street —now Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang — the very same venue where the first edition was introduced 33 years ago. We were delighted by the warm turnout and the lively conversations that filled the room. From 1993 to the early 2010s, the book sold about 25,000 copies.Then the book…