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BWM Talk Series: The Evolution of The Great Hill: An Illustrated Talk by Enzo Sim
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Badan Warisan Malaysia is pleased to organise a Meet the Author Session with a Talk on “The Evolution of The Great Hill: An Illustrated Talk” by Enzo Sim on Saturday, 18 November 2023 at our Badan Warisan Heritage Centre.
Enzo will share about his book, “The Great Hill: A Short History of Penang Hill”, his findings from different archives, historic oil paintings and photographs. Join this free talk and learn more about the fascinating facts and history of Penang Hill.
Date: Saturday, 18 November 2023
Venue: BWM Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Fee: RM50 per person (non-members), Free for BWM members
Light refreshments will be served.
Program
10.30am : Registration
11.00am : Introduction
11.10am : Talk by Enzo Sim
11.40pm : Q & A session
12.00pm : Book reading & book signing
12.30pm : End of program
Click HERE to register!
Synopsis
“The Great Hill: A Short History of Penang Hill” depicts the story of what is now known as Penang Hill, the first hill station to be established in the former British colonial empire. Based on archives, historic oil paintings and photographs, the book brings the history of the Hill to life by transcending a historical timeline that is more than 200 years in the making. As an iconic hill station in the Far East, the Hill’s rich history is reinterpreted by the author who focuses on the evolution of the Hill and the various significant roles that the Hill plays from its earliest days up to the 21st Century. Highlights of the book include the occurrences around the Hill during World War II and the Malayan Emergency era as retold by eyewitnesses and recorded in historical archives.
About the Author and 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.
Mulberry Paper Making Workshop
Join Cheng Yen Pheng in her workshop and discover the art of mulberry paper making. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a traditional craft and gain new skills while also contributing to a more sustainable future.
Revised details for the postponed workshop (27 May 2023)
Date: Saturday, 10 June 2023
Session 1: 10am – 12pm
Session 2: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: BWM Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee (p/p): RM 200 or RM 150 (BWM Members)
Materials are included. Each workshop session minimum number of participants is 5, and the maximum is 10.
Click HERE to register. Limited slots available for the workshop. If you would like to confirm your membership status, kindly email us at membership@badanwarisan.org.my.
Don’t miss this chance to create something beautiful and eco-friendly.
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BWM Talk Series: Preserving Our Culinary Heritage – Herbal Tea
Organized by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
Live Webinar Details
Date: Saturday, 19 February 2022
Time: 4:00 PM (Kuala Lumpur, GMT+8)
Topic: Preserving Our Culinary Heritage: Herbal Tea
Speaker: Professor Dr. Shahrim Ab Karim
Moderator: Delima Mohd Khalid
Venue: Virtual – Zoom Webinar
Free Admission
ABOUT THE TALK
Local herbs have lent their benefits for generations. They are used in cooking, steeped into teas, and are consumed for medicinal purposes. Although they are aromatically suggestive, some of our herbs are more potent to the olfactory sense as the fragrances linger for long, for example when boiling pandan tea in the kitchen, the whole house would be delightfully perfumed with the sweet natural pandan scent. Besides tingling our senses with their aromas, local herbs are also invigorating to the overall health of the body when used for detoxification.
Some of us may be unaware of all the tremendous benefits local herbs have to offer or their significance in our lives have been overlooked. Lemongrass and pandan tea for instance, are a soothing concoction of flavours and their aromas have chemical properties that rejuvenate the body and mind. Lemongrass is known for its anti-cancer properties and works as a healing agent. Pandan is rich in vitamin A and carotenoids (antioxidants), and is synonymously used to calm headaches, earaches, and also works for controlling blood sugar level.
This live talk will further discuss the benefits of other local herbs such as ginger, aloe vera, torch ginger, and butterfly pea flowers, followed by a cooking demonstration of various types of herbal teas during the webinar.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Shahrim Ab Karim is a Professor of Malaysia Heritage Food and Culture at the Department of Food Service Management, Faculty of Food Science and Technology at Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has contributed to the development of the Malaysia heritage food and marketing the food internationally.
Shahrim has served in various national committees on food heritage and is dedicated towards documentation and refining the national heritage food. He also hosted and appeared on various cooking shows in Malaysia and abroad. So far, he has published six cookbooks, highlighting the traditional food. His research interests include Foodservice Management, Food Tourism, Food Culture, and Heritage Food. He conducts both the quantitative and qualitative research methods. During his spare time, he loves to cook and travel for food, enjoys food styling and photography and he paints on canvas as well.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Delima Mohd Khalid is trained in the Arts and Humanities, and she has a Masters degree in Coexistence and Conflict. Delima is especially interested in humanitarian work and the effects of conflict and trauma on mental health. She has worked with marginalised groups both locally and abroad, focusing particularly on vulnerable children and youth. She is currently the Project Lead for Community Development in Thrive Well, a mental health social enterprise.
Taking full advantage of her mother’s filled-to-the-brim garden, Delima has experimented making nasi goreng bunga kantan, pegaga, and mulberry tea and a party favourite – bunga telang, mint, and lime punch.
BWM Talk Series: Preserving Our Culinary Heritage – Reminiscing on Herbal Rice a.k.a Nasi Ulam
Organized by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
Live Webinar Details
Date: Saturday, 29 January 2022
Time: 4:00 PM (Kuala Lumpur, GMT+8)
Topic: Preserving Our Culinary Heritage: Reminiscing on Herbal Rice a.k.a Nasi Ulam
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Shahrim Ab Karim
Moderator: Delima Mohd Khalid
Venue: Virtual – Zoom Webinar
Free Admission
ABOUT THE TALK
This live talk will explore the uniqueness of a delightful and authentic Malaysian food called Nasi Ulam. Having experience in tasting and cooking four different Nasi Ulam from various states – North, South and East of Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Shahrim will explain the varieties of each Nasi Ulam – their ingredients, differences as well as its uniqueness, followed by a cooking demonstration during the webinar.
Typically, Nasi Ulam is prepared using selected traditional herbs or ulam that can be found in the wild or in one’s garden. It can be eaten with various dishes, from Rendang to Sambal Udang, and each dish will complement and give a distinct flavour to the Nasi Ulam. In Melaka, Nasi Ulam is popular among the Baba and Nyonya. It is very special, yet very simple to prepare.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Shahrim Ab Karim is a Professor of Malaysia Heritage Food and Culture at the Department of Food Service Management, Faculty of Food Science and Technology at Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has contributed to the development of the Malaysia heritage food and marketing the food internationally.
Shahrim has served in various national committees on food heritage and is dedicated towards documentation and refining the national heritage food. He also hosted and appeared on various cooking shows in Malaysia and abroad. So far, he has published six cookbooks, highlighting the traditional food. His research interests include Foodservice Management, Food Tourism, Food Culture, and Heritage Food. He conducts both the quantitative and qualitative research methods. During his spare time, he loves to cook and travel for food, enjoys food styling and photography and he paints on canvas as well.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Delima Mohd Khalid is trained in the Arts and Humanities, and she has a Masters degree in Coexistence and Conflict. Delima is especially interested in humanitarian work and the effects of conflict and trauma on mental health. She has worked with marginalised groups both locally and abroad, focusing particularly on vulnerable children and youth. She is currently the Project Lead for Community Development in Thrive Well, a mental health social enterprise.
Taking full advantage of her mother’s filled-to-the-brim garden, Delima has experimented making nasi goreng bunga kantan, pegaga, and mulberry tea and a party favourite – bunga telang, mint, and lime punch.
Book and Collectible Fair 2022
Badan Warisan Malaysia is pleased to organize Book and Collectable Fair 2022!
Date: 6 – 8 January 2022 (Thursday – Saturday)
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
We have selections of antique colonial furniture, exquisite crystals, glassware and pewters, Turkish copper pots, Khmer artworks, fine linens, selendangs and scarves, semi-precious Indian jewelry, branded ballpoint and fountain pens, ornaments and ceramics, framed pictures, vinyl records, DVDs and cassette tapes. There will also be a selection of preloved books for sale that include coffee table books on art, architecture, topical biographies, Malaysiana, cookbooks and children’s books.
All items are on an “as is where is” basis and will be sold on first come, first served basis from 6 January 2022. Cash/credit cards accepted. No exchange, no refund.
Following Covid-19 guidelines – the maximum capacity within BWM’s Heritage Centre is limited to 30 members and visitors at a time.
Conserving Bukit Persekutuan As A Historical And Natural Heritage Of The Nation
Organized by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
Live Webinar Details
Date: Thursday, 18 November 2021
Time: 4:00 PM (Kuala Lumpur, GMT+8)
Topic: Conserving Bukit Persekutuan As A Historical And Natural Heritage Of The Nation
Venue: Virtual – Zoom Webinar
Free Admission
Speakers: Ar. John Koh & Pasupathy Murugiah
Moderator: Ar. Anand Krishnan
ABOUT THE TALK
Bukit Persekutuan (Federal Hill) encompasses over 70 hectares in Kuala Lumpur. This talk will introduce Federal Hill from the historical, architectural and environmental perspectives, as well as its importance as an Urban Community Forest. This talk will also cover areas of conservation for preserving the natural environment and built heritage as well as community outreach programs. The speakers will also touch on the gazettal of Federal Hill and the vision to create a larger green network in Kuala Lumpur in linking Federal Hill to Taman Botani Perdana (Lake Garden) and Taman Tugu.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Ar. John Koh Seng Siew
Ar. John Koh has been in Architectural Practice since 1974. Akitek Maju Bina, which he founded in 1981, won numerous International and National awards for Excellence in Architecture in Township Design, Residential, Green Architecture, and Cineplexes. His firm’s Interior Design projects have also been recognized by the Malaysian Institute of Design (MIID) Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) and the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA).
As a Fellow member of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia, the Singapore Institute of Architects, and the Australian Institute of Architects, John has also been active in professional institutional affairs for over 40 years. He was the Regional Representative of the Royal Institute of British Architects Validation Board to the University of Malaya and Universiti Teknologi MARA.
He is also the Honorary President of the Eastern Regional Organization of Human Settlements. He has traveled extensively in the Asia Pacific to promote professional collaborations and the multi-disciplinary approach in the development of sustainable Human Settlements.
John developed the Conservation Masterplan for Historic Malacca in 1989 and continues to explore avenues for the Restoration of Malacca‘s Historical Landscape Heritage. He has also been involved in the Conservation of the Natural and Historical Heritage of Bukit Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur since 2008. Among his accreditations include Chair of the panel of judges for the Mubin Shepperd Memorial Prize (Cycles 1 & 7) by Heritage of Malaysia Trust (Badan Warisan Malaysia) where he was an Honorary Council Member from 1995-97. He was also a founder member of the World Association of Chinese Architects (WACA).
Today, John is Principal of John Koh Architect, which he set up in 2014, and is immediate past Chairperson of the Malaysian Nature Society Board of Trustees.
Pasupathy Murugiah
Pasupathy is the Selangor Branch Chairperson of Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) from 2017 to 2023. She received her Basic and Intermediate Certificates in Birding from 2006 to 2008. She became a Licensed Nature Guide since 2009.
First and foremost, Pasupathy is a Teacher specialising in English with a B.A. Hons. (History, International Relations), Diploma in Education from the University of Malaya and M.A. Educational Psychology from the University of London She retired as a principal of Methodist Girls’ School in 2001. She received her Excellent Service Award from the Ministry of Education in 1993 and 1999. She became a Curriculum Director in the RR Technology & Training Centre, Kuala Lumpur from December 2002 to July 2003.
Her hobbies include gardening, reading, jungle-trekking, bird watching, and mountain climbing.
BWM Christmas Fair
Hello everyone!
Are you looking for special gifts for yourself or your loved ones?
Please come visit our Heritage Centre at No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 20 November 2021. We are pleased to announce that we are organising a Christmas Fair on that day from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. There will be a variety of lovely merchandise and hand-crafted items from local artisans for sale during the fair! SOPs will be observed.
Tatler Malaysia: Saving the historic school, Convent Bukit Nanas
Our gratitude and thanks to @tatlermalaysia for featuring Badan Warisan Malaysia in Tatler Malaysia’s article on 26 April 2021, where our president, Lim We-Ling, speaks on saving the historic school, Convent Bukit Nanas.
Click HERE to read the full article.
Media Statement: Convent Bukit Nanas
MEDIA STATEMENT
20 April 2021
Badan Warisan Malaysia (BWM) is very concerned to learn that the land lease for Convent Bukit Nanas (CBN) at Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur will not be renewed when the current lease ends in September 2021. This recent decision by Jabatan Tanah dan Galian (Land and Mines Department) poses a serious threat to the very existence of this 100+ years old heritage school, in its present form and location.
CBN shifted to its present site in Bukit Nanas in 1909. The school was built by the Public Works Department (Jabatan Kerja Raya) and designed by two government architects, Mr Huxley assisted by Mr Kesteven (the latter also designed the Sulaiman Building on Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in 1926 and the Sultan Sulaiman Royal Mosque in Klang in 1933) echoing the lines of Gothic style European style monasteries and colleges where the European missionary nuns came from.
Convent Bukit Nanas like all great schools and colleges in the world, possesses a legacy of fine educational traditions and architectural buildings. It would be a tragic loss to our nation that this fine legacy is carelessly destroyed if that corner of Kuala Lumpur at Bukit Nanas is further developed.
Badan Warisan Malaysia therefore calls upon all relevant authorities, including Jabatan Warisan Negara, to ensure that CBN’s built heritage is preserved by a Gazettal as a Heritage Site, and that the land lease be extended for the continued existence of the heritage school there.
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Little India of Penang
Organized by Badan Warisan Malaysia in collaboration with Think City Institute.
Live Webinar Details
Date: Saturday, 17 April 2021
Time: 2:00 PM (Kuala Lumpur, GMT+8)
Topic: Little India of Penang
Speaker: Preveena Balakrishnan
Moderator: Anand Krishnan, Council Member, Badan Warisan Malaysia
Free Admission
ABOUT THE TALK
Preveena will be talking about Little India’s living multi-cultural heritage as depicted by various religious and cultural practices of the society, multi-ethnic culture authenticity & originality traditional trades, such as ethnic food & beverage and spices trading. Traditional trades enhancing the traditional concept of urban design would be explored.
Little India is very rich in living their multi-cultural heritage as depicted by various religious and cultural practices of the society. The Little India consists of Market Street, known as the Kadai Teru or the street of shops by early Tamils in Penang. It is known as Ellammuchanthee among the Tamil community and the British called it Chola Place of Little Madras. The vast majority of Indians – mostly Tamil Malayalee, Gujaratis, Punjabis and Telegus – are textile traders, spice merchants, sundry shop owners, otthu kadaai, small/tea or food stall operators, restaurants owners, newspaper vendors and jewellery shop owners along Market Street. On Penang Street, the whole stretch is dominated by restaurants ranging from non-vegetarian to pure vegetarian, tailoring shops and sweets shops. The end of Penang Street is called Cheeti Teeru, where the chettiars kettinggi and Rathum Kothai (chariot) are located at King Street, Padavukara Tharuva Theeru. Oothu Kadai or Peti Kadai and Tea Kadai are unique features of Little India. Chulia Street has a variety of shops and the Nagore Shrine, a replica of the shrine in India. Queen Street is largely dominated by the Tamil Indian Muslims involved in the import -export business, are jewellers, money changers, as well as operators of restaurants, tea and food stalls, newspaper stalls and stevedoring. The Muslim food vendors do not sell beef as a sign of respect to the residing deity of Queen Street in the Maha Mariamman Temple; this respect extends to the Hindu Communities within Little India.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
As a heritage and cultural heritage researcher, Preveena received her first degree in Accounting and was a practicing Accountant before switching her career to the heritage and cultural field. Her MBA thesis focused on the sustainability of traditional trade within George Town, Penang, after the UNESCO World Heritage Listing. She is currently a PhD Research Scholar at University Science Malaysia, conducting research bearing the title “Industry-Academia Collaboration Framework: Towards a Sustainable Corporate” and she contributes to Penang Monthly mainly on Indian Heritage and History. Her works include oral documentation of several aspects of the Indian Malaysian cultural heritage. She has made oral history recordings of World War 2 experiences, traditional food, traditional trades, changes in the transportation system, use of spaces and communities. Through her associations with GTWHI and an extensive network, Preveena has created a whole range of oral history collection in the Tamil language.
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