BY Chris Prasad The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) has expressed “grave concern” over news that Jabatan Warisan Malaysia (JWN) is seeking to revoke the national heritage status of the historic Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTIC) building at Jalan Ampang in the capital city. In a press statement, the institute... Read more
FROM HOUSING TEMPTRESSES TO HOUSING TEMPTING DELIGHTS, MERCHANT’S LANE PUTS ‘RE-PURPOSING’ UNDER A WHOLE NEW LIGHT BY Tan Hee Hui Good food and an intriguing location in a former brothel make Merchant’s Lane a unique up-and-coming attraction in KL’s Chinatown. The restaurant, specialising in Asian-inspired comfort food, has an evocative setting... Read more
A rescued icon
Heritage June 8, 2016
HERITAGE BY Roznah Abdul Jabbar It is a structure hard to be missed – a building with remarkable architecture and a bronze statue of a dhoti-clad man. The Vivekananda Ashrama, located in Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Kuala Lumpur is an institution started by the Jaffna Tamil immigrants from Sri Lanka... Read more
KL’s white beacon of pride
HeritageInspired Spaces May 16, 2016
BY Chris Prasad PHOTOGRAPHY: Fazari Madehi When measuring the impact heritage buildings... Read more
