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…
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 Older historical references identify them as Malabaris, because they were from…
The early maps of Penang provides us certain information with topography and the inter relationship of the place. Figure 1: Wubei Zhi ( Treatise on Military Preparations ) compiled by Mao Yuanji about 1621. • The earliest name of Penang “Ping-lang-seu” can be found in the reproduced chart based on Zheng He ‘voyages in a…
Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La is an upscale beach resort located at Batu Ferringhi and managed by the Shangri-La hotel chain group. The group also own other nearby hotels like Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Jen Hotel in Georgetown. Listed below are the pros and cons of what this beach resort has…
Keynote Address: The Japanese Occupation in Penang, 1941-1945 by David Ng Kum Cheong Download printable document The roots of multi-lingual society: A case study of history, community & identity of Chinese in Penang by Dr. Kim Phaik Lah, Coordinator of Culture & Education Unit, Persatuan Kebudayaan Rakyat P.P & Vice-President of Program, ASEAN Training Network…
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…
Cultural Background: Attempt at a Definition of “Indian” Culture For all intents and purposes the terms “India” and “Indian” have always remained vague and undefined. Since the days of the early settlements along the Indus Valley, various transient dynasties, kingdoms and empires have exited in various parts of the subcontinent, and various tracts of land…
Parkroyal Resort Penang is an upscale 5-star hotel located in the tropical gardens on Batu Ferringhi beach. Below are the lists of pros and cons this hotel has to offer. Pros It is relaxing and very serene This is the ideal hotel for you if you like beautiful, tropical and naturally landscape hotel The hotel…
Ucapan Dato’ Nazir Ariff Persatuan Warisan Pulau Pinang Pengerusi Bersama Kolokium Tujuan Pengkisahan Melayu Pulau Pinang adalah untuk mengungkapkan sejarah umat Islam Pulau Pinang. Dengan cara ini, kita akan memahami perkembangan umat Islam Pulau Pinang, yang berasal dari pelbagai keturunan – Aceh, Arab, Benggali, Jawa, Malabari, Melayu, Minang, Mandailing, Pathan, Punjabi, Tamil dan seterusnya. Perbauran…
Penang is famously known as a food paradise in the country due to it’s grossly mix of history, culture, political background and religion. The little island take its pride in it’s street and hawker food where it superceeds that of expensive restaurants and satisfies one’s belly. Be sure to explore some hidden corners and alleys…
Keynote I Dr. Tan Liok Ee, formerly Associate Professor, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang Confluences, Conjunctures, Contestations: a Perspective on the History of Penang The four separate colloqia on The Penang Story have stimulated tremendous interest in the recovery of memories and stories about Penang’s past and in the rich possibilities of memoirs…