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BWM Christmas Fair 2024
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Start getting into the holiday spirit with our annual BWM Christmas Fair! Now in our fourth year, this festive event promises delightful surprises, because you’ll never know what you might discover! We’ll have a variety of artisan crafts, preloved collectibles & designer items and delicious baked goods, all perfect as holiday gifts or a little self-indulgence. There will be several fun games that children and adults can take part in, with prizes up for grabs.
Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Entry: Minimum RM10 donation per person #ShopForACause
Come join the fun and celebrate this festive season with us!
BWM Talk Series: If the Sky were to Fall . . . Unveiling hidden facts and forgotten history by Dr. Gary Lit Ying Loong
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Organised by Badan Warisan Malaysia
Date : Saturday, 23 November 2024
Time : 10.30AM
Venue : Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee : RM20 per person (non-members), Free for BWM members
Light refreshments will be served.
Click HERE to register.
About the Talk
Through his “ground up” approach, Gary Lit will retrace and rediscover the untold stories and hidden facts in our national narrative. In his retelling of history, he interrogates the official narrative and exposes the myths and mysteries involved in this dark and dangerous period of our nation. This empowers the reimagining and promotes the reawakening of our interest in some of the most tumultuous and contentious events in our nation’s history. Among others, the speaker will be sharing his research on the under-estimated and under-appreciated role of the fifth column during the war and the secret operational base and details of Lim Bo Seng and his Force 136 agents. He will also enlighten us on how geography has shaped history and vice-versa, especially in his own Kinta Valley, a hotbed of guerrilla activities both during WW2 and Emergency war. The speaker has conducted successful seminars with many universities and schools in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. Another series of seminars and lectures are being planned with the universities in Britain soon.
About the Speaker
Born in Kampar, Perak in 1959, Gary Lit Ying Loong pursued his university studies at the National University of Singapore under the prestigious Public Service Commission scholarship. For his post-graduate studies, he obtained both his master degrees in the UK and completed his PhD with the University of Melbourne in Australia.
A retired academician from Nanyang Technological University, Gary Lit is director of GL Academy and Consultancy in Singapore as well as a visiting professor to some National Universities in Asia and Europe. He is also a regular contributor to both the Star and New Sunday Times newspaper as well as a popular guide for a series of successful heritage tours around Kinta Valley. His book “If the Sky were to Fall . . .” is a bottom-up inter-generational story of trials and tribulations facing the common folks during and after the wars in the Kinta Valley. It was ranked among “Top Ten” in Malaysia for 2023 and is still on the “Best-Seller” list in Kinokuniya at KLCC after two years.
Family Fun Fest 2024
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We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Family Fun Fest 2024! Bring your family and friends, come explore several wholesome fun games. We’ll have egg spoon races and the cornhole game, as well as traditional games like batu seremban and sepak takraw to try, among others.
Available for sale are kids’ clothes and toys (new and preloved), and you can browse for home decor pieces, accessories and crafts.
Date: 28 September 2024, Saturday
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Admission is free.
BWM Talk Series: Malaysia’s Culinary Heritage by Datin Kalsom Taib
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Organised by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
Title: Malaysia’s Culinary Heritage by Datin Kalsom Taib
Date: Saturday, 19 October 2024
Time: 10.30AM
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM20 per person (non-members), Free for BWM members
Light refreshments will be served.
Click HERE to register.
Program:
10.00am: Registration
10.30am: Talk
11.10am: Q&A session
11.30am: Refreshments & book signing
12.00am : End of program
About the Talk
Under the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645), the Department of National Heritage Malaysia has gazetted 223 foods as traditional foods (makanan warisan), showcasing the rich culinary heritage shaped by the country’s ethnic diversity. Malaysia’s cuisine is a vibrant tapestry woven from the flavors and techniques of its diverse cultural landscape. The Malays, Chinese, Indians, and other ethnic groups have contributed to a unique culinary identity that is deeply rooted in the nation’s history. These traditional dishes are more than just food; they are an integral part of Malaysian culture and identity. They carry the stories and traditions of the past while continuing to be cherished by current and future generations. As Malaysia moves forward, its culinary heritage remains a living testament to the nation’s rich and diverse history. This presentation will highlight some of the traditional foods.
About the Speaker
Kalsom Taib holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and a Diploma in Education from the University of Malaya. She taught in secondary schools for five years before joining the private sector, in human resources, in Shell Malaysia, Malaysia Mining Corporation and Nestle Malaysia. After her retirement in December 1997, she became a writer and publisher, starting with three books about family members. She then co-authored three Gourmand award-winning cookbooks, “Johor Palate: Tanjung Puteri Recipes”, “Malaysia’s Culinary Heritage: The Best of Authentic Traditional Recipes” and “Recipes Are For Sharing”.
Kalsom has been a columnist for The Star since 2023. She has compiled her articles in “My Malaysian Food Journey” (2024), which marks the culmination of her rich and colorful career in heritage cookbooks. This book is on the list of nominees for the 30th Gourmand Awards in the Food Heritage category.
BWM Talk Series: 30 Years On: Remembering Tan Sri Mubin Sheppard by Dr. Zuraini Md Ali
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Organised by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
BWM Talk Series Details
Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024
Time: 10.30AM
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM20 per person (non-members), Free for BWM members
Light refreshments will be served.
Click HERE to register.
About the Talk
Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Haji Mubin Sheppard was a prominent figure in the conservation and preservation of historical buildings in Malaysia. Born in Ireland in 1905, he arrived in Malaya in 1928 and served in the Malayan Civil Service until 1963. His passion for history and Malayan heritage was evident through his numerous publications, his roles as Editor and President of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Museum Director, and founder of the Malayan Historical Society in 1953. Tan Sri Mubin played a crucial role in establishing Badan Warisan Malaysia in 1983, advocating tirelessly for the conservation of Malaysia’s built heritage. The Mubin Sheppard Memorial Prize, established by Badan Warisan Malaysia, aims to raise awareness among younger generations about Malaysia’s architectural heritage.
Thirty years after his passing, Sr. Dr. Zuraini Md Ali honors his legacy by sharing her insights on Tan Sri Mubin’s relentless efforts and significant contributions to heritage conservation from the 1950s until his death on 11 September 1994 and his legacy.
About the Speaker
Dr. Zuraini Md. Ali has been a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaya since 1998. She is a member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). As a Registered Conservator, Dr. Zuraini has been involved in numerous conservation projects, including the restoration of Dewan Tunku Canselor at Universiti Malaya in 2001 and the restoration of Taman Sejarah Kusta Negara in Sungai Buloh (Phase 1) in 2010. Her dedication to research and consultancy in architectural conservation has earned her several awards, including an Honourable Mention in the National Heritage Awards 2004 for the Conservation with Adaptive Re-Use of Bargas Zakariah by Badan Warisan Malaysia in 2005. Currently, she is involved in the preparation of the Conservation Management Plan for Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad and the Royal Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
BWM Talk Series: Unity in Diversity? The Role of Architectural Heritage in Identity-Building and Nationhood by Dr. Keith Tan Kay Hin
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Organised by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
BWM Talk Series Details
Date: Saturday, 7 September 2024
Time: 3.00PM
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM20 per person (non-members), Free for BWM members
Light refreshments will be served.
Click HERE to register.
About the Talk
As the world grows ever more diverse, both in terms of tangible heritage as well as intangible identity and opinions, is it still possible to strive for unity in otherwise hyphenated societies? As one of the most diverse countries in the world, Malaysia can stand as a beacon and an example to others if we embrace our rich and diverse identity as a competitive advantage from which to build a resilient nation.
Because buildings are the largest tangible objects created by humanity, our architectural heritage has an extremely important role to play in narrating what makes us special. The importance of this heritage should not be limited to remembering the past, but rather as a building-block to a better future, because only by empowering heritage for progress can we truly achieve unity in diversity.
About the Speaker
Dr. Keith Tan Kay Hin is a UK-registered architect and is the author of two books about the heritage of Malaysia’s colonial-era Catholic mission schools. He obtained a doctorate in Tourism studies from Taylor’s University Malaysia in 2017, where he is also an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Building and Design. In addition to his teaching role, he is also a member of the university’s Liveable Urban Communities (LUC) Impact Lab and its Centre for Research in Tourism (CRiT). This has allowed him to lead and/or participate in research and scholarly activities together with Think City Sdn Bhd and ICOMOS Malaysia. He has a strong interest in the architectural heritage of Southeast Asia, and was the editor of several books dealing with this topic. In addition, Keith has a strong publication record in SCOPUS – indexed journals dealing with architectural heritage and tourism, and he is a regular architectural contributor for the BFM 89.90 radio station and other media outlets.
Chain Stitch Bookbinding Workshop By Little Syam
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Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, 24 August 2024
Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, KL
Fee: RM180 for BWM Member, RM230 for Non Member (Includes material kits, tools and certificate of attendance)
Booking Deposit (non-refundable): RM 50 per pax
Min 8 participants – Max 10 participants
Click HERE to register.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Chain stitch bookbinding is a method of bookbinding in which all the pages and covers of a book are bound together using a single thread. This method allows a book to lay flat when opened, with a lot of flexibility. The chain stitch is originally a sewing and embroidery technique in which a series of looped stitches form a chain-like pattern.
This method adds a beautiful detail to the spine of your handmade book.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Samsiah Jendol, well known as Little Syam, is a graphic designer, a crafter, and a book binder with more than 20 years of experience. Each handmade book she has created is limited edition and one of a kind, using only selective materials and taking into consideration her passion for the choice of paper and fabric, as well as her personal design touch of hand silkscreen printing. All products by Little Syam are made from a labour of love, inspired by nature around her, her personal experience, and self-expression.
BWM Talk Series: Penang Heritage Food & Traditional Objects Used for Cooking by Dr. Ong Jin Teong
Organised by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
BWM Talk Series Details
Date: Saturday, 17 August 2024
Time: 2:30 PM (Kuala Lumpur, GMT+8)
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM20 per person (non-members), Free for BWM members
Light refreshments will be served.
Click HERE to register.
Program:
2.00pm : Registration
2.30pm : Talk
3.15pm : Q&A session
3.30pm : Refreshments
Book signing
4.00pm : End of program
About the Talk
Dr. Ong Jin Teong will talk about Penang heritage food from a Nonya/Baba perspective, particularly regarding the predominantly Malay and Hokkien influences on Penang heritage food. He will also cover the South Indian and Thai influences, which distinguish Penang food from the Nonya food found in Melaka and Singapore. He will share insights on the Thai, Hainanese and English influences on Penang heritage food as well as explain the background and origins of the traditional Nonya dishes.
Jin Teong’s talk topics will include kuihs and food prepared using traditional utensils used for cooking. He will explain the rationale for his third book and provide brief highlights from main chapters of “THE TASTES OF HOME – Easy-to-Cook Dishes from Singapore and Malaysia”.
About the Speaker
Dr. Ong Jin Teong was born and raised in a Penang Nonya family. He was encouraged by his mother to cook at an early age. After obtaining his PhD from Imperial College, he joined Cable & Wireless, an international telecommunications company in London. He then moved to Singapore where he was a University professor specialising in wireless communications and systems. After his retirement from the Nanyang Technological University’s College of Engineering – Electrical Engineering, he continued to act as a consultant in wireless engineering and added another field of consultancy – Nonya Heritage food including Nonya cuisine.
He has extensively researched Penang and Nonya cuisines and is a sought-after authority on the subjects. He lectures, photographs, runs the occasional supper club and conducts classes on cooking and heritage related to food.
Jin Teong is the author of “NONYA HERITAGE KITCHEN: Origins, Utensils and Recipes” and “PENANG HERITAGE FOOD: Yesterday’s Recipes for Today’s Cook”. Both books won the Best Culinary History national award at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. “NONYA HERITAGE KITCHEN” then went on to win the Best in the World Award in the final round in May 2017 at Yantai, China. “THE TASTES OF HOME – Easy-to-Cook Dishes from Singapore and Malaysia” is his latest book.
Warisan Weekend Market
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Badan Warisan Malaysia is excited to launch our Warisan Weekend Market on Saturday 15 June 2024 from 8am-12pm. Following the launch, it will be held every other Saturday from 6 July 2024 onwards. This is a curated morning market providing opportunities for artisan food producers, organic produce vendors, start-ups and artisans to sell their wares to our community of heritage lovers and friendly neighbours.
Click HERE to register as a vendor before 8 June 2024 or the 15 June 2024 session.
Location: Designated outdoor area, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Day: 15 June 2024
Time: 8.00am – 12.00pm
Price: RM 120.00 per lot per day
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