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Welcome to the official website of Badan Warisan Malaysia!
Welcome to the official website of Badan Warisan Malaysia!
Badan Warisan Malaysia (BWM) 198301009532 (104789-A) is the leading national heritage NGO established in 1983, as an independent registered charity. BWM works to raise awareness of heritage issues and advocate for a conservation-friendly environment in Malaysia.
In this website, you will see updates on membership, events, news, volunteer opportunities, photos, and the fun and exciting activities we have planned for the months ahead.
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Exhibition Space @ No. 2 Stonor
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Great news for any artists/artisans/illustrators who are looking for a space to exhibit your artworks!
The newly renovated space within our heritage Centre is located in a prime area of the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, with a large parking area, and is just a 2-minute walk from the MRT Conlay Station.
Kindly submit your proposal to heritage@badanwarisan.org.my or contact us for more details.
360° Virtual Tour of Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman
Behind the scenes: the video shooting for the Rumah Penghulu Virtual Tour.
Badan Warisan Malaysia (The Heritage of Malaysia Trust) is proud to launch the 360° Virtual Tour of Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, made possible by funding from Yayasan Sime Darby. We are very grateful for this kind support that enabled us to document and preserve our Heritage Asset as well as share this lovely traditional timber Malay house with people from all walks of life around Malaysia and the world.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ekuiti Nasional Berhad for sponsoring the restoration and repair programme of Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman for the year 2022.
The virtual tour project began in early June this year and was completed in early December 2022. We aim to engage with our potential future visitors – both local and international – by bringing part of the traditional Malay house’s vernacular architectural and cultural experience into the comfort of their home, digitally. The virtual tour will allow visitors to experience a self-guided tour of our Rumah Penghulu and access information on selected display items.
With the official launch of this virtual tour, we hope to educate on items of architectural and cultural significance, the importance of a traditional Malay house as well as increase awareness and appreciation for Malaysian heritage.
Click to the link HERE to experience the virtual tour of the Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman.
Click HERE to watch a video of Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, located at Badan Warisan Malaysia’s headquarters at No. 2 Jalan Stonor in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Please check our website for visiting hours.
Virtual Tour Tips
- There are two (2) language options – English and Bahasa Malaysia – for the tour narration. You may choose the language at the start of the tour.
- Click on the white arrow to navigate around the house and move your cursor around to explore the 360° views of the house and each section.
- Look for the ‘i’ icon in red for more information on selected display items.
BWM Talk Series: Cameron Highlands: The Making of Malaysia’s Largest Hill Station by Enzo Sim
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Organised by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
Live Webinar Details
Date: Saturday, 20 April 2024
Time: 11:00 AM (Kuala Lumpur, GMT+8)
Venue: Virtual – Zoom Webinar
Free Admission
Click HERE to register.
ABOUT THE TALK
As one of the most popular holiday destinations in Malaysia, Cameron Highlands receives an average of slightly more than 1 million visitors every year. However, much of its history has been rarely talked about despite its popularity among international and domestic travellers. The talk will dive deep into the early history of the Cameron Highlands and examine the early efforts of the British colonial administration in developing the Highlands as a large scale hill station serving as a convalescence spot, education hub, agricultural station and various other functions. The speaker will retrace the footsteps of the early explorers and uncover the rich heritage of one of the largest colonial hill stations in Southeast Asia.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Enzo Sim is a history and international politics researcher who has a lifelong profound interest in the field of Southeast Asian history. As the former Staff Writer at the Penang Institute, he was known for his various articles in Penang Monthly that published his findings on key historical events that occurred in Penang and Malaya as well as the historical background of forgotten historical sites in Malaysia. Due to his passion in documenting the history of Penang Hill, he had also singlehandedly drafted the historical contents of the funicular railway gallery at the Penang Hill Gallery following his appointment by the Penang Hill Corporation as a member of the Penang Hill Gallery consultative panel. After concluding his stint at Penang Institute, he went on to join Joe Sidek Productions where he curated and drafted the contents of the KL Story permanent historical gallery in Central Market KL and BUKU2BOOKS digitised historical archive exhibition in collaboration with the US Library of Congress and the British Library during the KLWKND Festival 2021, as well as being in charge of planning the Jawi Peranakan exhibition during the Peranakan Festival 2021.
Announcement
Ujana Warisan
12 March 2024
Announcing Ujana Warisan – Badan Warisan Malaysia’s (BWM) new collaborative project exploring Malaysia’s unique culinary heritage, on our grounds at No. 2 Jalan Stonor.
As part of our commitment to the stewardship of this vital green space in the heart of the city, we have developed a project further enhancing both the bio-diversity and the heritage value of the site. The Ujana Warisan project is centred around the cultivation and use of traditional Ulam (herbs), with the creation of an educational and experiential on-site Ulam Garden, part of which will be open to the public.
Our chosen partner for this venture is Dusun Asia Sdn Bhd (DASB), the company behind OpenHouse Restaurant, famed for food that celebrates native ingredients and for reviving lost recipes. DASB will be creating a restaurant on our grounds that will draw both ingredients and inspiration from the Ulam Garden, reflecting a commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the whole project. Dr Eric Olmedo, researcher at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), will be lending his expertise in the creation of the garden and in helping visitors learn about as well as taste the rich diversity of local, edible plants.
Ujana Warisan will be a garden oasis amidst the skyscrapers of KL, a collaborative space for BWM with DASB to reach out to the community with a rich program of educational and cultural events including talks, tours and regular farmers’ markets. BWM is proud to begin this new project that will enable our Heritage Center to continue to serve as a community hub and an attractive destination for visitors and locals alike.
BWM Heritage Centre is located in one of the last 1920s colonial bungalows in Kuala Lumpur, alongside the Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, a traditional Malay wooden house and popular tourist attraction. The buildings are surrounded by a Heritage Garden which was extensively revitalised in 2004.
About Badan Warisan Malaysia
Badan Warisan Malaysia (The Heritage of Malaysia Trust) (BWM) is the leading national heritage NGO established in 1983 as an independent registered charity. BWM works to raise awareness of heritage issues and advocate for a conservation-friendly environment in Malaysia. BWM works throughout Malaysia, cooperating with community groups, institutions, the private sector and all levels of Government to promote the conservation and preservation of our historic buildings and places. BWM plays a pivotal role in advocacy through a range of activities including heritage education, and we initiate research and documentation of our heritage assets and contribute to debates at international, national and local levels, on the quality of our built and cultural environment.
For more information on BWM, please visit badanwarisan.org.my.
About OpenHouse
OpenHouse is a Malaysian heritage restaurant that takes pride in preserving and celebrating the country & rich culinary traditions. We offer a captivating journey through the flavors of the nation, evoking nostalgia and delighting the senses. Committed to using native ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, OpenHouse creates an immersive dining experience. Whether indulging in iconic classics or respectful reinterpretations, guests are invited to savor the essence of Malaysian cuisine in an ambiance that reflects the warmth and hospitality of the nation. Experience the essence of Malaysia & gastronomic heritage at OpenHouse, where every meal celebrates tradition and flavor.
Collectible Fair 2024
Badan Warisan Malaysia is delighted to organise a Collectibles Fair 2024. If you are an avid collector, come join us at this event to find hidden gems while supporting our cause. We have various collectible items such as preloved antiques, artworks (originals and prints), china/porcelain, brassware, furniture, and oriental rugs.
Date: 2 March 2024
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
All items are on an “as is where is” basis and will be sold on a “first come, first served” basis. No refunds, no exchanges.
Meet The Author: ‘As Equals: The Oei Women of Java’ by Daryl Yeap
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In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2024, Badan Warisan Malaysia is delighted to welcome Daryl Yeap to discuss her newly released book, ‘As Equals: The Oei Women of Java’. As part of BWM’S ongoing Talk Series, the event will consist of a talk by the author on the inspiration behind the book, a Q&A session and a book signing.
Date: Saturday, 9 March 2024
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Price: Free for BWM members, RM30 per pax for non-members.
Payment can be made in cash during registration at the venue or via online transfer. Tickets are non-refundable.
Click HERE to register! Alternatively, email us at heritage@badanwarisan.org.my or call us during office hours (Tuesday – Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm) at 03-2144 9273.
Programme
10.00am: Registration
10.30am: Introduction and Talk by Daryl Yeap
11.00am: Q&A session
11.30pm: Book signing
12.00pm: End of event
ABOUT THE BOOK
Described as the “Leo Tolstoys’ War & Peace for Straits Chinese” by Prof Lien-Hang Nguyen of Columbia University, As Equals takes readers on a sweeping journey into the lives of Hui-lan, Ida, and Lucy – wives and daughters of Oei Tiong-ham, Asia’s wealthiest man of the early 20th century. From the outpost of the European empire in Southeast Asia, to Belle Epoque Europe, to Nationalist China during the warlord period, and all the way to 20th century America, these three women forged a path that broke free from gender and cultural stereotypes. They flew planes, managed Asia’s most opulent estates, charmed the West with their impeccable sense of style and sophistication, and boldly challenged traditional gender roles while navigating the racial tensions prevalent during the era. In so doing, they paved the way for countless other women to follow in their footsteps.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Daryl Yeap is the author of As Equals: The Oei Women of Java. For most of her career she worked in the finance industry as a banking analyst for various financial institutions, before joining her family company. Her first book, The King’s Chinese, tells the story of the Straits British-Chinese immigrants, told through the life of her great-grandfather Yeap Chor Ee. She is now an independent researcher in her spare time.
BWM Talk Series: The Birth and Early Years of Badan Warisan Malaysia by Datin Waveney Jenkins
Badan Warisan Malaysia is delighted to organise a talk entitled ‘The Birth and Early Years of Badan Warisan Malaysia’ by our Life Member, Datin Waveney Jenkins. Datin Waveney is very committed in the preservation of Malaysia’s built heritage and has been instrumental in the BWM’s early work and formation where she was on board as a Council Member until 1995, and as Honorary Council Member from 1996 to 2013.
She is currently visiting Malaysia from Europe and we are happy to have this opportunity for her to share her stories on how Badan Warisan Malaysia came to be, including anecdotes about founder members and the groundbreaking work that were done in early days.
Date: 24 February 2024, Saturday
Time: 10.00AM
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM30 for Non-Member, FREE for BWM Member
The in-person talk will be held at Badan Warisan Heritage Centre. Please register in advance via the online form HERE to secure your seats for this event.
Badan Warisan Malaysia 2024 Council
Badan Warisan Malaysia held its 40th Annual General Meeting on 17 December 2023.
We are pleased to announce the BWM Council Members for the year 2024. Congratulations to the new Council Members who were elected, and thank you to our past Council Members for their commitment in the past year.
Photo: Some attendees of BWM’s 40th AGM that was held via Zoom.
Season’s Greetings 2023
Badan Warisan Malaysia wishes you Merry Christmas, safe & wonderful holidays and a very Happy New Year! Our office will be closed for our year end break from 23 December 2023 and it will reopen on 2 January 2024. We would like to warmly thank our members, friends, and donors for the kind support you have given us in 2023 and we look forward to your continued support in 2024.
BWM Talk Series: Community Engagement Programmes in the Conservation of Heritage Buildings in Sarawak, Malaysia by Professor Dr. A Ghafar Bin Ahmad.
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Badan Warisan Malaysia is pleased to kick start our events this year with our BWM Talk Series on the topic, “Community Engagement Programmes in the Conservation of Heritage Buildings in Sarawak, Malaysia” by Professor Dr. A Ghafar Bin Ahmad.
Date: 20 January 2024
Time: 4.00PM
Venue: Virtual via Zoom Webinar
Click HERE to register!
About The Talk
Sarawak has more than 15 forts built during the Brooke administration over the period of 100 years. Under the (then) Antiquities Ordinance 1958 and the Sarawak Cultural Heritage Ordinance 1993, these heritage forts have been gazetted and conserved by the Sarawak Museum Department in lieu of heritage values for future generations. Under the Eleventh Malaysia Plan (2016-2020), the Government of Malaysia through the Sarawak State Government and related government agencies including Sarawak Museum Department and Sarawak Public Works Department has allocated an amount of RM25 million to restore five colonial forts in Sarawak including Fort Emma (located in Kanowit), Fort Hose (Marudi), Fort Lili (Betong), Fort Brooke (Julau) and Fort Sylvia (Kapit). Accordingly, under the provisional sum of the project contract, Fort Emma received an allocation of RM45,000, Fort Hose RM35,000 and Fort Lili RM20,000 to conduct community engagement programmes with the local folks including ritual ceremonies, workshops, dialogues, site visits, public awareness and publicity.
Community engagement programme is a vital component in any heritage building conservation project because it allows the local communities to garner a deeper understanding of the significance of their cultural heritage; to encourage and facilitate community insights, views and feedbacks about the current project; and to nurture trust and foster relationships among the various stakeholders. This talk focuses on the community engagement programmes conducted during the conservation projects of three selected heritage forts of Fort Emma, Fort Lili and Fort Hose in Sarawak.
About The Speaker
Dr. A Ghafar Ahmad is a professor at the School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Building Conservation) from the University of Sheffield, UK, Master of Architecture (Urban Design) from Kent State University, Ohio, USA; and Bachelor of Science (Architecture) from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. He is a registered conservator under the Department of National Heritage (JWN); and an Honorary Curator (Building Conservation) for the Sarawak Museum Department. He is also a member of the National Heritage Council, ICOMOS Malaysia, National Heritage Council, and Chairman of the Architectural Heritage and Landscape Committee (under JWN). He was the International Correspondent from Malaysia for Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU), Nara, Japan (2008-2022) and Penang Technical Review Panel (2010-2022).
BADAN WARISAN MALAYSIA: 40TH AGM ON 17 DECEMBER 2023, 10AM VIA ZOOM
To All Voting Members of Badan Warisan Malaysia,
1) NOTICE FOR BWM AGM:
Badan Warisan Malaysia 40th AGM 2023
Date : Sunday, 17 December 2023
Time : 10.00am
BWM AGM will be held via ZOOM virtual meeting (the link will be provided nearer to AGM date). Those who wish to attend the meeting are advised to download the ZOOM app in advance.
2) Council Members Retiring
In accordance with Article 35, one half of all Council members retire annually. They are:
- Lim Wei-Ling Esme, President
- Dato’ Zahim S Albakri, Vice President
- YM Tengku Nasariah Tengku Syed Ibrahim, Honorary Secretary
- Ar. Lim Take Bane, Council Member
Suridah Jalaluddin, Council Member, resigned on 15 July 2023
3) Nomination Form for Candidates on Council
If you wish to nominate any candidate to serve on the Council, please use the attached Nomination Form. The candidate can be a member of BWM or a non-member. A Council Member is also a company Director.
The form must be completed and signed by a proposer & a seconder (both of whom must be BWM members) and also signed by the nominee indicating his/her agreement to stand for election.
In order to be included in the Notice for the Annual General Meeting that will be held at 10.00am on Sunday, 17 December 2023, the completed form must be received by the office of Badan Warisan Malaysia at No. 2 Jalan Stonor Kuala Lumpur, or by email to membership@badanwarisan.org.my no later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 29 November 2023.
Thank you.
Tengku Nasariah Tengku Syed Ibrahim
Honorary Secretary
Meet the Author : Rose Gan & Book Launch of “Emporium” (Penang Chronicles III)
Badan Warisan Malaysia is pleased to welcome again Rose Gan to Badan Warisan Malaysia for her latest book from The Penang Chronicles Series, ‘Emporium’. There will be book reading session and a book signing session by the author.
Date: Saturday, 25 November 2023
Time: 3.00pm
Speaker: Rose Gan
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM50 per person (non-members), Free for BWM members
Tea time snacks will be served.
Click HERE to register.
Program
2.30pm: Registration
3.00pm: Brief Introduction
3.30pm: Book reading session “Emporium”
: Q&A session
4.00pm: Book Signing
4.30pm: End of program
About the ‘Emporium’ by Rose Gan, Volume III of ‘Penang Chronicles’
Historical fiction series featuring Captain Francis Light, his partner Martinha Rozells, and their children accompanied by a host of authentic 18th century characters from the Straits and beyond. Dragon, Pearl and Emporium bring a fresh look to an old story, with some unexpected surprises. Meticulously researched and richly imagined, Penang Chronicles closely follows the historical narrative and recreates the peoples of the region, especially Martinha, to set them at the forefront of their own story.
Emporium: Penang’s meteoric rise from deserted island to thriving port continues at astonishing pace. Fortunes are made in shipping, commerce and plantations, settlers flock in from the region and beyond. But paradise comes at a price. The East India Company has second thoughts; the Dutch and French both set their sights on the island, while the Sultan of Queddah rages at British treachery. As Light prepares for war, beset with problems at home and abroad, his wife Martinha must learn for herself how to negotiate the murky waters of colonial prejudice for the sake of her family.
December 8, 2023 is the official 50th anniversary of the twinning of George Town and Adelaide as sister cities both established by members of the Light family. There are several events in Penang and Adelaide around this time to commemorate the event (including Rose Gan’s lecture at Penang Institute on 8 December 2023 at 8 pm)
About The Author
British by birth, Rose Gan studied Ancient and Medieval History with Latin and Greek at University of Birmingham. Gan first arrived in Kuala Lumpur in 1978 and has been living and working between both UK and Southeast Asia ever since. Married to a Malaysian, and formerly a teacher of History, Latin and Classics, Gan was also Vice Chair for Museums of the Indonesian Heritage Society, a guide and docent in Museum National Indonesia, Jakarta, and Muzium Negara and the Textile Museum in KL. In addition to lecturing to cultural associations, Gan has been actively involved with museum publications in Malaysia and Indonesia, both as a writer and editor.
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