Archipelago: A Journey Across Indonesia

Posted on November 20, 2015 Updated on November 20, 2015

“Archipelago: A Journey Across Indonesia”

Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago nation comprising as many as 17,000 islands spread over the same distance as Los Angeles to New York, or Perth to Sydney. Indonesia is also the most culturally diverse nation on the planet. Travelling by bus, plane, train, ferry, boat, car and motorcycle from Java to Timor, Ian Burnet sets out on a journey across the archipelago to discover this rich

“Archipelago: A Journey Across Indonesia” describes how the early Malays came to these islands and the influence of the Indian religions of Hinduism and Buddhism on the islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali. This book also explores the heritage of the Indians, Chinese and the Arabs, the rise of Islam and the introduction of Christianity to these lands.

About the Author

Ian Burnet grew up in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia and graduated with a degree in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Melbourne. He first went to work in Indonesia in 1968 as a young geologist and became fascinated by the diverse cultures and rich history of the archipelago. Ian Burnet’s book, Spice Islands, tells the 2000 year history of the spice trade from the Moluccas of Eastern Indonesia through China, India and the Middle East until the spices reached Europe. His second book East Indies begins in the port city of Malacca, and tells the story of the 200 year struggle between the Portuguese Crown, the Dutch East India Company and the English East India Company for trade supremacy in the Eastern Seas.

THIS KUL CITY- A CAPITAL IDEA! FOUNDING KUALA LUMPUR

Posted on November 14, 2015 Updated on November 20, 2015

From Naming Kuala Lumpur, THIS KUL CITY brings you FOUNDING KUALA LUMPUR. Three speakers will give you three different perspectives of prominent personalities who played a part in the formation of Kuala Lumpur, from a muddy town to a world-class city it is today.

The talk starts with Kaki Jelajah Warisan giving us their interpretation of Yap Ah Loy through vivid illustrations.

Then, Santa Kumari, great granddaughter of Thamboosamy Pillay relives his presence through photos, memories and experiences.

Finally, Faisal Rahman gives us an insight into the three Sultan’s whose exploits, actions and efforts paved the way to modern Kuala Lumpur.

THIS KUL CITY: A CAPITAL IDEA! NAMING KUALA LUMPUR

Posted on September 5, 2015 Updated on September 5, 2015

Kuala Lumpur’s history is evident in its street names, both past and present. Roads such as Ampang Street, Batu Road, Petaling Street, and Pudoh Road were named after the tin mining villages that these roads led to while names such as Abraham, Foss, Horley, Marsh, Peach, and Shaw pay tribute to educators whose legacies stand till today.

Join independent researchers, Mariana Isa and Maganjeet Kaur, and discover the stories behind the early streets in Kuala Lumpur, from 1889 until 1921. Their upcoming book, Kuala Lumpur Street Names is an enclclopedic A-to-Z which explores the stories behind more than 1,500 street names, and provides a fascinating new perspective on KL’s evolution over the years.

About the Speakers:

Founders of Heritage Output Lab, Mariana Isa and Maganjeet Kaur are independent researchers of Malaysian and Southeast Asian history. As heritage enthusiasts, they are actively involved
in organising activities and projects to promote local history and heritage in Kuala Lumpur. Through Heritage Output Lab, they provide research-based services to organisations and individuals requiring further background for print, audio and film projects. Researching Kuala Lumpur’s street names is a personal interest over the past three years. Mariana received her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and an MSc. in Conservation of Historic Buildings from University of Bath. Maganjeet holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia and an MSc. in Information Technology from RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology).