FRENCH BOOK ON PENANG LAUNCHED IN PARIS November 3, 2025 – Posted in: Authors, In The News

PRESS RELEASE 18/06 18 October 2006 FRENCH BOOK ON PENANG LAUNCHED IN PARIS A book on Penang entitled Penang: la Porte des Secrets (Penang – Through Gilded Doors) as well as an exhibition of photographs on the Malaysian island were launched today, 18 October 2006 in Paris. The book, its French edition stylishly written by Julia de Bierre and superbly photographed by James Bain Smith was officially launched by the Malaysian Ambassador to France, H.E. Dato S.…

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…

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…

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…

‘On Making a Difference’: Datuk Tan Boon Lin’s autobiography recounts his journey of advancing education in Malaysia September 11, 2025 – Posted in: Authors, In The News

He held many distinguished positions in his career, including Penang Free School’s first Asian headmaster. Rash Behari Bhattacharjee 8 September 2025 – 11:01am The book is dedicated to his wife, Wong May Lian, played a vital role in his success (All photos: Areca Books) In order to share in Datuk Tan Boon Lin’s penchant for education, we need to appreciate the social norms that shaped the people’s outlook during the British colonial rule of pre-war Malaya, when…

Schooling makes the man: A rural boy is transformed by the Penang Free School mystique August 27, 2025 – Posted in: In The News, Reviews

In order to share in Datuk Tan Boon Lin’s penchant for education, we need to appreciate the social norms that shaped the people’s outlook during the British colonial rule of pre-war Malaya, when Tan was growing up. A key symbol of that colonial ethos was the missionary-run school, where Asian children were moulded by a band of teachers of legendary dedication and discipline into shining specimens of good breeding, ethical conduct and resourcefulness, fit for…

Pauline Fan, Beyond Redemption: Fatimah Busu and the Reckoning of Malay Literature March 27, 2025 – Posted in: In The News, Reviews

On this terrible morning, everything is relentless – Fatimah Busu, “The Lovers of Muharram” An Ordinary Tale About Women and Other Stories, recently published by Penguin Random House SEA, gathers my translations of ten of Fatimah Busu’s most searing short stories. These narratives, steeped in the rhythms and struggles of rural Malay life, lay bare the quiet resilience and fierce defiance of women caught in the grip of economic hardship, gendered oppression, sexual violence, and…

Celebrating unique charm of Penang houses June 28, 2022 – Posted in: In The News, Reviews

By Jeremy Tan Buildings are such a ubiquitous element of the urban environment that few give a second thought to how they were designed and constructed. From the inception of an idea on paper and then brick, there are countless processes and influences involved, especially in places like Penang which was at the crossroads of global trade by the turn of the 20th century. The confluence of cultures along with colonialism gave rise to a…

New book showcases Penang as ‘architectural cradle’ of modern Malaya May 31, 2022 – Posted in: In The News, Reviews

By Marina Emmanuel Travellers and locals have come to realise that there is more to Penang than just solid historical structures wherever they turn. Thanks to author Jon Lim Sun Hock, the work of more home-grown architects is now showcased in his latest book –– The Penang House – Rise of the Malaysian Architect 1887-2017. The book, put together by Penang-based Entrepôt Publishing, talks about more than architects and architecture. Even non-students of history, conservation and…

The Penang House, Rise of the Malaysian Architect 1887-2017 May 19, 2022 – Posted in: In The News

By Opalyn Mok Architecture, as a profession that wedded artistic and technical skills, was initially reserved only for the British during the colonial era. Despite this, several locally trained draughtsmen managed to rise up to become architects of note who went on to influence the direction of architecture in the then-Malaya. Looking back at history, author Jon Lim Sun Hock said Penang saw the beginnings of these first few homegrown architects. Back then, local Malayans…

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