Sep 2016 – The Alluring Cheongsam
Clothes make the man or the woman for that matter. More often than not the clothes we wear reflect our cultural heritage. This observation is amply evident in multiracial Malaysia where we live. While the Malays sport a garment called the Baju Kurung, the Indians don colorful sarees, the Chinese, at least for formal and […]
Jan, 2024 – Thaipusam Festival Tour – 24/1/24
Review of MCG Thaipusam Outing at Batu Caves January 24, 2024 On January 24, 2024, an enthusiastic group of MCG members, led by Michelle Pease and Oriana Verona, and guided by our extremely knowledgeable guide Sean Liew, experienced the Indian holiday of Thaipusam up close and personal at Batu Caves. We started with an informative […]
Feb, 2024 – The Grand Gibbon
The Grand Gibbon – From Kedah to Paris in the 18th Century A presentation by Teckwyn Lim at Badan Warisan Malaysia on 7 February 2024 Teckwyn Lim is the Managing Director of Resource Stewardship Consultants Sdn Bhd (a company he co-founded in 2004). He is also a part-time lecturer at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. Teckwyn Lim […]
Feb, 2024 – Guided Tour of the Rumah Penguluh Aba Seman building
Guided Tour of Rumah Penguluh Abu Seman on the grounds of Badan Warisan What is the 100-year old house of a Kedah village headman doing in the heart of Kuala Lumpur? MCG members found out on Wednesday, February 21 when a Badan Warisan (The Heritage of Malaysia Trust) guide, Syuhuada, led us through the interior […]
March, 2024 – Visit to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial Complex
Malaysian Culture Group Wednesday 20th March 2024 When you think of the national archives, what comes to mind? A dark room full of dusty old papers? Nothing could be further from the National Archive’s three memorials celebrating first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman, third Prime MInister Tun Hussein Onn and the seven Statesmen who […]
May 2024 – A Journey through Islamic Art at IAMM
Our Journey was through 2 combined Exhibitions consisting of over 150 artefacts,contemporary paintings,and sculptures. It ranged from historical artefacts from Islamic dynasties produced around the globe to outstanding modern calligraphic art works. Highlights of the diverse collection as informed by the Museum included: A Quran from the Qing Dynasty of China 17th Century AD. A […]