Showing posts with label heritage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heritage. Show all posts
Tiffin Carrier Exhibition
KNOWN as ‘mangkok tingkat’ in Malay, or ‘pua chan’ in Chinese, or ‘thukku chatti’ in Tamil, tiffin carriers have been an important part of our Malaysian culture.
The public can now admire a wide range of beautiful tiffin carriers and learn more about their history at a three-month exhibition at the Penang State Museum branch at 57, Jalan Macalister.
The event is titled ‘The Revolution of Tiffin Carriers’ and the tiffin carriers on display are the private collection of lecturer J. Prakash, 35, and his staff nurse wife M. Punita, 33.
The couple had their names etched in the Malaysia Book of Records for having the largest collection of tiffin carriers, 185 in total.
The oldest tiffin carrier in Prakash’s collection is from 1870.
Others include those with the ‘Occupied Japan’ mark which were manufactured in Japan during World War II.
The exhibition is open from 9am to 5pm daily until July 31.
Admission is free. For details, call 04-2261461 /1462.
Indonesia gifts U.S with a Saraswati statue
Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the
world, has gifted an imposing 16-foot-high statue of Saraswati, the
Hindu goddess of education and wisdom, to Washington DC.
The goddess’ statue, on top of a lotus, stands tall a block away from the Indian Embassy in front of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
Hindus constitute just three per cent of the Indonesian population. A
little over a mile from the White House, the statue is yet to be
formally inaugurated, but has already become an attraction for city
residents and large number of tourists who visit the city every day.
“Devi Saraswati is one of the Goddesses in Hinduism, the primarily
practised religion among Balinese people in Indonesia, which itself is
the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country. Yet, her representation at
the Indonesian Embassy was not decided out only of any religious
grounds, but more on its symbolised values that parallel with several
key principles of Indonesia-U.S. relations under comprehensive
partnership, in particular education and people-to-people contact,” a
spokesperson at the Indonesian Embassy told PTI.
The construction of the statue began in mid-April, and was built by
five native Balinese sculptors led by I. Nyoman Sudarwa, who wrapped up
the job in five weeks.
World Music Festival 2013 : Penang Malaysia
Address:
Quarry Park, Penang Botanic Garden
Jalan Kebun Bunga, Pulau Tikus, Penang.
Jalan Kebun Bunga, Pulau Tikus, Penang.
Tel:
+6016 411 0000
From:
Mar 30, 2013
To: Mar 31, 2013
Price:
Early bird, RM20 (Child), RM60 (Adult)
One-day pass,
RM40 (Child), RM80 (Adult)
Two-day pass, RM70 (Child), RM140 (Adult)
Check out last year events picture, really awesome ...
Bon Odori Festival
The festival of Obon lasts for three days; however its starting date varies within different regions of Japan. When the lunar calendar was changed to the Gregorian calendar at the beginning of the Meiji era, the localities in Japan reacted differently and this resulted in three different times of Obon. "Shichigatsu Bon" (Bon in July) is based on the solar calendar and is celebrated around 15 July in eastern Japan (Kantō region such as Tokyo, Yokohama and the Tohoku region), coinciding with Chūgen. "Hachigatsu Bon" (Bon in August) is based on the lunar calendar, is celebrated around the 15th of August and is the most commonly celebrated time. "Kyu Bon" (Old Bon) is celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, and so differs each year. "Kyu Bon" is celebrated in areas like the northern part of the Kantō region, Chūgoku region, Shikoku, and the Ryukyu Islands
Langkawi Reggae sun splash 2012
Coming in from the Cold is planning to organise a Reggae Sunsplash Concert in Langkawi. Reggae Bands from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia & the Phillipines besides our local acts will be invited.
They might also bring in International Reggae Stars to perform as well. Your support will make this event come true...
There is Facebook page to find out how many people will support them if they Organise A Reggae Sunsplash Concert in Langkawi.
The more Likes they get the more closer to see this first time of it's kind concert become a reality.
Let's Make It Real people.
Jalan Sultan Declared as Heritage Site ...
Najib says ready to declare Jalan Sultan shoplots as heritage sites
He said as prime minister he was aware of the need to have a balance between urban development and heritage, and that Malaysians needed both.
“For us to have development in Kuala Lumpur, efficient public transport necessary; it’s not a choice… the only way forward is MRT.
“We are prepared to declare as heritage buildings... (It is) important for us to preserve history, legacy but (it) should not impede progress… then you are not moving with the times,” Najib told Chinese-language radio station 988FM in an interview this morning.
“Jalan Sultan (landowners) not against MRT but they want assurance that their shophouses not affected. (We have) given assurance,” he added.
The dispute over the tunnelling along Jalan Sultan erupted after landowners were informed by the government that their properties would be acquired for the MRT project.
MRT Corp subsequently made an offer for Jalan Sultan property owners to vacate their premises for six months, and guaranteeing there would be no land acquisition, that any damage will be repaired and loss of income compensated.
Nineteen of the 23 owners along Jalan Sultan have so far said that they will pursue the offer, with another two willing to have their lots bought out by MRT Corp. A further two are still holding out.
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Jalan Sultan landowners getting paid leave, says MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Putrajaya said today its offer to guarantee the income of Chinatown landowners while they vacated their premises for Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) tunnelling work is like giving them a paid holiday.
Project owners MRT Corp has made an offer to Jalan Sultan property owners to vacate their premises here for six months, guaranteeing there would be no land acquisition and that any damage will be repaired and loss of income compensated.
The Finance Ministry confirmed today that two landowners are still holding out, with the rest saying they will either accept the offer or sell their land to MRT Corp.
“The compensation will guarantee income during the six months. This is like giving them a paid holiday. They don’t have to work but get paid,” Deputy Minister Datuk Awang Adek told Parliament.
The dispute over land acquisition began soon after landowners in Chinatown, Imbi and Bukit Bintang were informed in mid-2011 that the government would acquire lots above the MRT tunnel as owners’ rights extend to the centre of the earth under the law.
Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chief executive Mohd Nur Kamal has said landowners could then apply for stratum titles but added there was no guarantee Putrajaya would re-alienate the surface land back to them.
Critics have questioned the need for compulsory acquisition of both surface and underground land as the National Land Code 1965 was amended in 1990 to allow underground land to be acquired without affecting surface rights.
Unhappy landowners had mounted a high-profile campaign marked by many protests, signature drives and claims that Putrajaya was conducting a “land grab” in order to defray project costs.
But MRT Corp’s latest offer has been agreed to by the majority of landowners, likely clearing one of several hurdles the RM50 billion megaproject has faced since being announced in June 2010.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak also said two weeks ago the government was prepared to declare buildings in Jalan Sultan as heritage sites, assuring owners that their shophouses will not be affected by the planned infrastructure project.
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The Committee to Preserve Jalan Sultan and Jalan Bukit Bintang, or PJSJBB, said that the six-month compensation offered by project owners MRT Corp did not address the loss and suffering of the community while business was suspended.
"It will be difficult for us to resume operations and revitalise our business after being put on hold for six months. It is hard to change our mode of operations," said Stanley Yong, the chairman of PJSJBB, at the Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall here today.
"Smallholders will never survive."
He said that the compensation did not cover tenants and subtenants, who would suffer the most from leaving their businesses, adding that some 3000 families and 30000 people in the area depended on it.
Yong also highlighted the situation in Jalan Petaling, which he said had turned into a haven for drug users, adding that he feared such damage would occur to Jalan Sultan, thus making it more difficult for tenants to resume business afterwards.
He added that if the government were truly sincere about addressing the people’s grievances, they should hold public dialogues regarding the project and extend it for a reasonable amount of time.
Yong further suggested that MRT Corp realign the tunnel to Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, as it is twice the width of Jalan Sultan and would result in less damage to buildings.
Putrajaya said today its offer to guarantee the income of Chinatown landowners while they vacated their premises for Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) tunnelling work is like giving them a paid holiday.
Project owners MRT Corp has made an offer to Jalan Sultan property owners to vacate their premises here for six months, guaranteeing there would be no land acquisition and that any damage will be repaired and loss of income compensated.
“The compensation will guarantee income during the six months. This is like giving them a paid holiday. They don’t have to work but get paid,” Deputy Minister Datuk Awang Adek told Parliament.
The dispute over land acquisition began soon after landowners in Chinatown, Imbi and Bukit Bintang were informed in mid-2011 that the government would acquire lots above the MRT tunnel as owners’ rights extend to the centre of the earth under the law.
Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chief executive Mohd Nur Kamal has said landowners could then apply for stratum titles but added there was no guarantee Putrajaya would re-alienate the surface land back to them.
Critics have questioned the need for compulsory acquisition of both surface and underground land as the National Land Code 1965 was amended in 1990 to allow underground land to be acquired without affecting surface rights.
Unhappy landowners had mounted a high-profile campaign marked by many protests, signature drives and claims that Putrajaya was conducting a “land grab” in order to defray project costs.
But MRT Corp’s latest offer has been agreed to by the majority of landowners, likely clearing one of several hurdles the RM50 billion megaproject has faced since being announced in June 2010.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak also said two weeks ago the government was prepared to declare buildings in Jalan Sultan as heritage sites, assuring owners that their shophouses will not be affected by the planned infrastructure project.
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Malaysian GOV the land thief
Desecration of Orang Asli graves is another blow to the ancestral land rights of the Orang Laut of Seletar
The Orang Asli laut of Johor's southern coastline are particularly under threat because the state is pushing for direct foreign investments to spur its economic growth. Property development is an important ingredient of the economic cocktail.
But economic development doesn't come without costs, and the Orang Asli laut and their livelihood are paying a heavy price for development they do not want.
Desecration of two Orang Laut of Seletar burial sites, in Kampung Bakar Batu and Kampung Sungai Tenom, near Johor Bahru. These sites are located within the Iskandar Malaysia development area, which is under the purview of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (“IRDA”), a Malaysian Government statutory body. This is yet another blow to the ancestral land rights of, and respect for, the Orang Asli.
As a traditional fishing community, the Orang Laut of Seletar have historically occupied the coastal mangrove areas of Johore as their ancestral lands. This area is the subject of continuing encroachment by the Johore state government and occupation by entities, including IRDA, as it is now prime land amidst rapid development. Through the years, the Orang Laut have consistently maintained that the areas they occupy and forage (both on land and sea) are customary ancestral areas. The authorities have paid scant regard to their claims. As such, these Orang Laut have lost much of their land and their livelihood has been seriously diminished, if not completely wiped out, through decimation of the mangrove swamps and pollution of the coastal seas. Many of these Orang Laut live in abject poverty amidst thriving development on their lands, from which they do not benefit. Government agencies like the Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli have failed the Orang Laut of Seletar.
In the days leading up to Chinese New Year, a sizeable area of burial grounds shared by the Orang Laut of Seletar communities of Kampung Bakar Batu and Kampung Sungai Temon, were reported to have been desecrated and destroyed by contractors purportedly under the purview of IRDA. Police reports were quickly lodged, appeals were sent to the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (“SUHAKAM”), and work has been temporarily halted.
The Orang Asli, like any other community in Malaysia, are important members of our society. Their numbers may not be large, but they represent a heritage-rich link with the early peoples of Peninsular Malaysia which, once destroyed, would be lost forever. It is incumbent upon the Malaysian Government to protect and safeguard their way of life. Development goals for Iskandar Malaysia must be carried out in a socially-sustainable and caring manner, and with the utmost respect for the rights of the Orang Asli. These are principles that the Malaysian Government agreed to when it voted in favour of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”) in 2007. The Malaysian Government also voted in favour of the concept of “free, prior and informed consent” of the indigenous peoples on any policies or projects that may affect their livelihood.
For the Orang Laut of Seletar who live within Iskandar Malaysia, there was every reason for them to expect a new model of governance in respect of Orang Asli rights over customary areas. The Prime Minister himself said, in his capacity as Co-Chairperson of IRDA, “The development in Iskandar Malaysia is geared towards being inclusive and sustainable, providing a multitude of prospects for growth and prosperity to be enjoyed by all stakeholders.”1 The Malaysian Bar urges the Prime Minister and the Malaysian Government to do the honourable thing and give effect to the UNDRIP principles and the words in this quote, in a real and meaningful way.
Indeed, the incidents involving Kampung Bakar Batu and Kampung Sungai Temon are by no means isolated affairs. There appears to be a systemic pattern of rampant encroachment of Orang Asli-occupied areas throughout Malaysia, both in the peninsula as well as in Sabah and Sarawak. The continuous violation of the land rights of the Orang Asli is a breach of their fundamental liberties. It has to stop.
The Malaysian Bar calls upon the federal and state governments to immediately observe a moratorium on proposed development on lands and other areas claimed by indigenous peoples, pending the completion of the National Inquiry into the Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia currently being undertaken by SUHAKAM. Once its report is ready by September 2012, the full scale of the issue can be properly understood and appropriately addressed, in an inclusive, and environmentally- and socially-sustainable, manner.
The Malaysian Bar will continue to support Orang Asli communities by holding various programmes geared towards legal empowerment. We have called for lawyers to provide pro bono services to the Orang Asli, and are actively advocating for their voices to be heard. We have also launched a defence fund to assist in defraying the costs of litigation, where necessary.
Indigenous peoples all over the world have their way of life threatened by rapid development.
The Orang Asli laut of Johor's southern coastline are particularly under threat because the state is pushing for direct foreign investments to spur its economic growth. Property development is an important ingredient of the economic cocktail.
But economic development doesn't come without costs, and the Orang Asli laut and their livelihood are paying a heavy price for development they do not want.
As a traditional fishing community, the Orang Laut of Seletar have historically occupied the coastal mangrove areas of Johore as their ancestral lands. This area is the subject of continuing encroachment by the Johore state government and occupation by entities, including IRDA, as it is now prime land amidst rapid development. Through the years, the Orang Laut have consistently maintained that the areas they occupy and forage (both on land and sea) are customary ancestral areas. The authorities have paid scant regard to their claims. As such, these Orang Laut have lost much of their land and their livelihood has been seriously diminished, if not completely wiped out, through decimation of the mangrove swamps and pollution of the coastal seas. Many of these Orang Laut live in abject poverty amidst thriving development on their lands, from which they do not benefit. Government agencies like the Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli have failed the Orang Laut of Seletar.
In the days leading up to Chinese New Year, a sizeable area of burial grounds shared by the Orang Laut of Seletar communities of Kampung Bakar Batu and Kampung Sungai Temon, were reported to have been desecrated and destroyed by contractors purportedly under the purview of IRDA. Police reports were quickly lodged, appeals were sent to the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (“SUHAKAM”), and work has been temporarily halted.
The Orang Asli, like any other community in Malaysia, are important members of our society. Their numbers may not be large, but they represent a heritage-rich link with the early peoples of Peninsular Malaysia which, once destroyed, would be lost forever. It is incumbent upon the Malaysian Government to protect and safeguard their way of life. Development goals for Iskandar Malaysia must be carried out in a socially-sustainable and caring manner, and with the utmost respect for the rights of the Orang Asli. These are principles that the Malaysian Government agreed to when it voted in favour of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”) in 2007. The Malaysian Government also voted in favour of the concept of “free, prior and informed consent” of the indigenous peoples on any policies or projects that may affect their livelihood.
For the Orang Laut of Seletar who live within Iskandar Malaysia, there was every reason for them to expect a new model of governance in respect of Orang Asli rights over customary areas. The Prime Minister himself said, in his capacity as Co-Chairperson of IRDA, “The development in Iskandar Malaysia is geared towards being inclusive and sustainable, providing a multitude of prospects for growth and prosperity to be enjoyed by all stakeholders.”1 The Malaysian Bar urges the Prime Minister and the Malaysian Government to do the honourable thing and give effect to the UNDRIP principles and the words in this quote, in a real and meaningful way.
Indeed, the incidents involving Kampung Bakar Batu and Kampung Sungai Temon are by no means isolated affairs. There appears to be a systemic pattern of rampant encroachment of Orang Asli-occupied areas throughout Malaysia, both in the peninsula as well as in Sabah and Sarawak. The continuous violation of the land rights of the Orang Asli is a breach of their fundamental liberties. It has to stop.
The Malaysian Bar calls upon the federal and state governments to immediately observe a moratorium on proposed development on lands and other areas claimed by indigenous peoples, pending the completion of the National Inquiry into the Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia currently being undertaken by SUHAKAM. Once its report is ready by September 2012, the full scale of the issue can be properly understood and appropriately addressed, in an inclusive, and environmentally- and socially-sustainable, manner.
The Malaysian Bar will continue to support Orang Asli communities by holding various programmes geared towards legal empowerment. We have called for lawyers to provide pro bono services to the Orang Asli, and are actively advocating for their voices to be heard. We have also launched a defence fund to assist in defraying the costs of litigation, where necessary.
Penang World Music Festival 2012
Event: Penang World Music Festival 2012
Date: 30th March 2012- 1st April 2012
Venue: Quarry Park, Penang Botanic Garden
After a three year hiatus, the Penang World Music Festival returns, bigger and better than before!
Music lovers will be in for a good deal as there will be a potpourri of well-known international and local musicians to serenade them amid the resounding rhythms of nature.
Organized by Penang’s State Tourism Development and Culture Office together with UCSI Communications Sdn Bhd, an Event Management Consultant, the upcoming Penang World Music Festival 2012 promises to be an exciting event to look out for next year!
To be staged at the picturesque Quarry Recreational Park, Botanic Gardens, the upcoming festival will feature musicians from all corners of the world and together they will cook up a musical storm that will definitely rock the Pearl of the Orient. The bands are from Australia, India, China, Korea, Africa as well as local Malaysian bands.
The open-air festival which will be held at the well landscape garden amidst the green flora and foliage will be held from March 30 to April 1, 2012, is expected to add colors to the already interesting Visit Penang 2012.
The festival will also be supported by KDU College, Penang Campus as well as Virtual Malaysia. KDU College will assist with providing the more than 100 volunteers needed to run the festival while Virtual Malaysia will provide the IT support.
Hard Rock Hotel has also come on board as the official hotel festival and this international-chain hotel will house all the musicians and the invited foreign media during the festival.
During the festival dates, various interesting programs have been lined-up for the festival goers to enjoy and these include music workshops in the afternoon, Kidz World in the evening and concert at night. Several music workshops will be held simultaneously at the festival venue and these workshops start from 2pm.
The night concert which begins from 7pm, will showcase a magical ensemble of the traditional, the not-so-old and modern musical instruments perform by musician with the lush greenery and the evening sky as the backdrop.
Tickets for the festival are priced at
RM90.00 per all day multiple entry for adults
half price RM45.00 for children aged five to 12 years old.
3 day passes are priced at RM220 each for adults and RM120.00 for children
Save Jalan Petaling & Jalan Sultan
Jalan Petaling & Jalan Sultan, some of which are more than a century old, are at risk of being demolished to make way for an underground MRT line. Acquisition notices were also served to business owners, which came as a shock because there was no prior consultation or correspondence from the government. As a result, a famous Malaysian tourist landmark known all over the world is now in danger of having its landscape changed forever.
Malaysians gathered peacefully on Jalan Sultan (China Town) on February 5th to show solidarity in the face of a new public transportation project that will result in the destruction of the historic buildings along this street and Petaling Street. The event involved, artists, religious leaders and everyday shop owners. It was full of lanterns, painting, and music. It was an incredible scene that hopefully sends a message to the government about what exactly the people want
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