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…

Pelancaran Buku Exploring Seberang Perai dan Siri Pameran & Ceramah January 23, 2026 – Posted in: Areca, Excerpts, Newsletters

Exploring Seberang Perai terbitan Areca Books dilancarkan pada 20 Julai 2025 di Design Village, Batu Kawan. Naskhah tulisan Khoo Salma ini merupakan sebuah panduan bergambar yang sarat dengan maklumat berkenaan Seberang Perai. Pelancaran ini bukan sahaja menandakan penerbitan sebuah judul baharu yang penting, malah membuka tirai kepada siri ceramah, pameran dan program komuniti yang bertujuan memperkukuh penghargaan masyarakat terhadap landskap, warisan serta kepelbagaian budaya Seberang Perai. Exploring Seberang Perai dengan terjemahan Bahasa Melayu – Jelajah…

Areca Books Launches Exploring Seberang Perai and a Series of Exhibitions & Talk – Posted in: Areca, Excerpts, Newsletters

Areca Books launched Exploring Seberang Perai on 20 July 2025 at Design Village, Batu Kawan, unveiling a richly illustrated guide to Penang’s mainland by Khoo Salma Nasution. The event marks not only the publication of an important new title, but also the beginning of a series of talks, exhibitions, and community engagements designed to deepen public appreciation of Seberang Perai’s landscapes, heritage, and multicultural stories. Exploring Seberang Perai, along with its Bahasa Melayu edition Jelajah…