October 2026 – Talk: Technology and Heritage
October 2026 – Talk: Technology and Heritage On 21st October, the MCG hosted Dr Patricia Ann Hardwick, Head of the Sunway Centre for Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage , for a fascinating talk about how technology is used to teach and inform about heritage and the arts and create new ways for communities to learn […]
October 2026 – Nine Emperor Gods Festival
October 2026 – Nine Emperor Gods’ Festival On 12 October 2026, the MCG, with our expert guide, photographer Sean Liew, visited the historic Nan Tian Gong (Kau Ong Yah) Temple in Ampang New Village, to witness the Nine Emperor Gods festival. For nine days, this quiet sanctuary transforms into a vibrant, smoke-filled spectacle of Taoist […]
September 2026 – Merdeka Textile Museum
September 2026 – Merdeka Textile Museum Nineteen MCG members arrived bright and early on the morning of 23rd September at the newly minted Merdeka Textile Museum(MTM). The MTM is a museum and cultural centre located within Look At 118. We were guided by the knowledgeable and amiable Fitri Baderulnizam. The late Azah Aziz’s valuable textile […]
August 2026 – Hungry Ghost Festival
August 2026 – Hungry Ghost Festival The Hungry Ghost Festival is a vibrant month-long event deeply rooted in Taoist and Buddhist traditions. Believers hold that during the seventh lunar month, the gates of the underworld open, allowing all spirits, including wandering hungry ghosts, to roam the mortal world, seeking sustenance and blessings. To pay their […]
June 2026 – Tatreez at IAMM
June 2026 – Tatreez at IAMM MCG tour through the Tatreez exhibition On Monday, June 22, 2026, 16 members of MCG gathered at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) for a deeply moving cultural journey. Our focus was the museum’s highly anticipated temporary exhibition, “Tatreez: Reclaiming Palestine through Embroidery”, which had just opened its doors on June 19, […]
May 2026 – Ur:Mu Bukit Bintang
May 2026 – UR:MU Bukit Bintang Ur Mu – 20th May 2026 Ur Mu, short for Urban Museum, is the private collection of Dr Tan Loke Mun. Dr Tan has assembled an eclectic collection of mainly contemporary Southeast Asian art over many years, and decided to share his passion with the public by opening […]
May 2026 – Forgotten Malaysian History
May 2026 – Forgotten Malaysian History Dr Ranjit Singh Malhi’s talk on Forgotten Malaysian History, organised by the MCG Events Planning Team, was both engaging and thought-provoking. Dr Ranjit’s presentation style combined humour, passion, and deep scholarship, making complex historical discussions both accessible and compelling. A respected historian and contributor to Malaysia’s history curriculum for […]
April 2026 – Chinese Cemetery and Nanyang Volunteers Museum
April 2026 – Chinese Cemetery and Nanyang Volunteers Museum Tucked away in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Kwong Tong Cemetery is far more than a burial ground — it’s a living archive of the city’s Chinese pioneer history, managed by six Chinese clan associations. On a morning walk through Zones B and C, you can cover […]
March 2026 – Seri Negara
March 2026 – Seri Negara The Malaysian Culture Group recently visited Seri Negara, a historic residence that reflects a profound layer of Malaysia’s colonial and post-independence history. Bringing together participants from Malaysia and around the world, the group shared a common interest in understanding how places shape national identity. Part of the Carcosa Seri Negara […]
March 2026 – Malaysia’s Natural Heritage
March 2026 – Malaysia’s Natural Heritage MCG members enjoyed a very informative and fascinating presentation by biologist and Malaysian Nature Society volunteer Yannick Tatin about Malaysia’s natural heritage. Yannick took participants on a wonderful tour of this biodiversity hotspot, home to 20% of all animal species and one of the world’s oldest rainforests – 130 million […]