The Project The Penang Story project aims to bring together established and new scholars from various academic disciplines to revisit, reevaluate and consolidate the history of Penang. Its objectives are: 1) to provide a historical basis for Penang’s nomination and the interpretation of its “outstanding universal values” based on its built and living heritage. 2)…
Dr. Tan Chong Guan back “Penang Chinese Art Club” was formed in 1935, probably the earliest artist association in Malaysia. It included all the well-known pioneer artists such as Yong Mun Sen, Tay Hooi Kat, Lee Chong Yong, Khaw Sia, Chuah Theam Teng and Kuo Jo Peng. The Club was disbanded when the Japanese…
Hard Rock Hotel Penang is the first and only Hard Rock Hotel in Penang and Malaysia. The hotel is music themed and filled with paraphernalia’s of famous music artists in the past. It is also located at the famous beach of Batu Ferringhi. Without further ado, I would like to share with you the…
Mahani Musa Universiti Sains Malaysia back Pengenalan Kajian ke atas keterlibatan orang Melayu-Muslim*(1) di Pulau Pinang di dalam kegiatan berbentuk bawah tanah sejak abad ke-19 membawa kita kepada senario sebenar permasalahan yang dihadapi, dan diwujudkan oleh sebuah kerajaan asing yang baru bertapak dan juga masalah yang bersifat dalaman dalam komuniti itu sendiri. Sifat sebenar kerajaan…
Introduction This paper is a preliminary version of a larger paper that will probably be presented at the international conference in Penang in April next year. It is the intention here only to stress certain salient aspects of prostitution in colonial Malaya and especially Penang which was a colonial port-town with a thriving flesh trade…
Hubungan Kedah-Pulau Pinang, 1786 – 1900 Kertas ini akan membincangkan hubungan Kedah – Pulau Pinang dari aspek politik, ekonomi dan sosial. Bukanlah juga matlamat kertas ini untuk memperincikan sernua aspek tersebut tetapi hanya mengupas isu dan persoalan-persoalan hubungau dua hala negeri berjiran ini. Pulau Pinang sebelum 1786 merupakan sebahagian negeri Kedah- Demikian juga Seberang Prai…
Info Public Bank is known to be one of the most famous domestic banks in Malaysia, which deals with customers from retails, small to medium enterprises. If you are in need of financial aid, Public Bank is also offering personal loans if you are eligible. Types of Loan For personal loan, Public Bank offers two…
back 1. Introduction of Tan Ci (Folk Ballads) Nan Ci (Southern Ballads) is a kind of Tan Ci, while Tan Ci is a major category of the Chinese traditional musical art. 1.1 Categories of Chinese traditional music: • Folk Song • Folk Dance • Qu Yi (Singing and Storytelling) QQu Yi is a Chinese…
Penang The One Hilltop Sea View Villa is ideally located in the prime area of Batu Ferringghi, Penang. This Villa can be a good choice if you are looking to explore Penang Island or have a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation. As each of the Villas is independently operated by an individual owner, please note…
Introduction This very brief paper consists of three parts: The first part is an account of the historical development of St. Nicholas Home from its inception in 1926 to the current year; the second is a collection of human-interest stories gathered from former residents of the Home and from interviews with staff members at the…
Pemisahan Semenanjung dari Kepulauan Nusantara Pada tahun 1824, Belanda dan Inggeris menandatangani perjanjian Anglo-Dutch Treaty yang memisahkan semenanjung dari kepulauan Nusantara ke dalam sfera pengaruh masing-masing. Sempadan negara-bangsa, Malaysia dan Indonesia adalah natijah dari treati ini. Kesan dari treati tersebut melewati arena politik dan ekonomi; malah mempengaruhi pemikiran dan diskusi akademik. Di bekalang hari, `realiti’…
Chinese emigrated to Phuket during 1853 -1932 because of the food shortage and political events in their country. Most of the Chinese emigrants were Fukeinese from Fujian the Southern district of China. Some of them became tin mine owners, merchants and holders of a government monopoly. Khaw Su Jiang, the founder of Na Ranong…
A Chinese doorway is more than a physical structure that defines passage from one space to another. It is a symbol of safety, hope, protection, sanctuary and resting station to the early Chinese immigrants and indentured workers. Door Design And Construction. a) Utilitarian 1800 to 1900s simple wood shuttle with minimal decoration b) Neo Classical…
Rev. Marshall Thomson Sundradas Early Christians The influence of Christianity in West Malaysia began at the time of the arrival of the Portuguese in Malacca in 1511. As the Portuguese were mainly Roman Catholics many Roman Catholic missionaries were brought into Malacca. In 1641, however, the Dutch captured Malacca from the hands of the Portuguese….
From Malabaris to Malaysians: The Untold Story of Malayalees in Penang* Professor Suresh Narayanan Universiti Sains Malaysia back Introduction The Malayalees have their origin in the modern day state of Kerala, on the south west coast of India, and Malayalam is their mother tongue. Older historical references identify them as Malabaris, because they were from…