Sep 2019 – Millionnaires’ Row
Millionaires’ Row, a treasure trove of history and legacyTalk by Steven Lim on 5 September 2019 Although Heeren Street or ‘Millionaires’ Row’ in Malacca is overshadowed by the more famous Jonker street beside it, a stroll down it will uncover a wealth of history and architectural charms which Steven Lim, a UNESCO cultural heritage specialist […]
Aug 2019 – Qajar Ceramics
A CURATOR GUIDED TOUR OF QAJAR CERAMICS Venue: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 KLDate: August 21, 2019 From the official promotion material: Qajar Ceramics Bridging Tradition and Modernity Qajar Ceramics – Bridging Tradition and Modernity is about an artistic transition, featuring diversity of ceramic objects from the collection of the Islamic Arts […]
Jul 2019 – “Batik: Evolution of Identities” Photo Story
A Guided Tour and Related Lecture “BATIK: EVOLUTION OF IDENTITIES” University of Malaya Art Gallery Wednesday, 24th July, 2019
Jun 2019 – Malaysian Chinese Museum
MALAYSIAN CHINESE MUSEUM AT WISMA HUA ZONG June 2019 The Malaysian Chinese Museum is housed in Wisma Hua Zong named after the NGO Hua Zong, the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia, which represents the Chinese Assembly Halls of the thirteen states of Malaysia. Wisma Hua Zong opened in January 2016, the façade was designed to […]
May, 2019 – Splitting a Dato from a Datuk, Malaysian Names & Titles
Splitting a Dato from a Datuk, Malaysian Names & Titles A Review on Colette Hassan’s Lecture to MCG on Wednesday, 8th May 2019 Colette Hassan, born and educated in Switzerland, has lived in Malaysia since 1970 and is a long-standing MCG member. Her fascination for this subject started whilst working, for approximately 30 years, at the […]
Apr 2019 – Annual General Meeting (AGM)
MCG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CARCOSA SERI NEGARA 25TH OF APRIL, 2019
Apr 2019 – Badan Warisan
FROM INVISIBLE TO INSTAGRAMMABLE BADAN WARISAN’S EDUCATION EFFORTS TO INSURE MALAYSIA’S PAST HAS A FUTURE The cosmopolitan traveler has long enjoyed the renaissance of old buildings transformed into vibrant cafes, museums, hotels, arts centers and any use that you might not even imagine. Indeed one of New York City’s most popular destinations is an elevated […]
Mar 2019 – Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
A Visit to the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) 20 March 2019 It was a sunny and hot day when a group of MCG members gathered at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), at an earlier than usual time. We were first welcomed by Dr. Noor AzlinYahya, responsible for the Ecotourism and Urban Forestry division, […]
Mar 2019 – Trailblazers: A Tale of Two Islands
A TALE OF TWO ISLANDS A Review of Rose Gan’s talk to MCG on 6th March 2019 Rose pulled us in to two fascinating lives, those of Francis Light and Stamford Raffles and their impact on the islands of Penang and Singapore. Both were born in the 18th century and came from unassuming families. They […]
Feb 2019 – Visit to Galleria SERI PERDANA
Guided Tour of Galleria Seri Perdana, Former Home of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad MCG’S outing to Galleria Seri Perdana was so exciting to members that all spaces were taken within two hours. I was fortunate when one member cancelled: I received her spot. Thank you to her and I do hope she will be able […]