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19 Dec 2015: Singapore & The Silk Road of The Sea December 21, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

Replace the camel with the ship, change the dusty dry deserts to an immensity of water; instead of the caravanserai, imagine a chain of seaports on the edge of the great Asian landmass; instead of nomadic bandits, think of pirates and you will begin to understand why the Silk Road of the Sea deserves more attention than it has received. The famed ‘Silk Road’ is a network of trade routes that traversed across Asia to the Mediterranean Sea. Celebrated in…

06 Nov 2015: Legacy of the Rawas November 16, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

The stories behind culture and history should be read in as many languages as possible. A good part of Malaysia’s history has a direct and intimate kinship with the Rawas and an appreciation of the nation’s heritage would be incomplete without the written and oral testimonies in the mother tongue—replete with all the unique nuances and patois. The inevitable forward march of progress, coupled with the passage of time, often impacts upon a community’s connection…

16 Oct 2015: Peranakan Heritage Museum & Parting Glances – Posted in: Newsletters

This house fills me with pride, a reminder of my heritage and the rich and unique culture of the Peranakan Chinese…As I live and love the Peranakan way of life, my hope is that the conservation of this house as a museum will encourage the learning, appreciation and preservation of this beautiful culture.- Chan Kim Sinn, Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum The two pictorial publications featured this week raises a topic which heritage watchers are familiar…

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10 Oct 2015—Malaysian festivals and celebrations November 9, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

Music, dance, trance, colour, ritual, history and community involvement are all part of what makes a festival attractive to both residents and tourists alike. When you add to that mix the diversity of its peoples, Festivals of Malaysia will take you on a festival journey like no other.—Keith Hockton Imagine a calendar or a country without festivals and holidays—it would be like a fine opera without the staging—utterly bland and lifeless ! This is even…

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02 Oct 2015: Macao—People and Places, Past and Present – Posted in: Newsletters

Macao: People & Places, Past & Present evokes the city in all its richness and diversity. Full of fascinating details, unexpected anecdotes and superb photography, even those who thought they knew Macao will learn a great deal.—Sir Roger Lobo (1923-2015), Vision 2047 Foundation Macao: People and Places, Past and Present isn’t your typical travel guide to a popular tourist destination. Neither is it a plodding and academic historical chronicle. Yes, there are plenty of lush and…

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…

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