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Who are they and what they do
Pura Tanjung Sabtu is a collection of centuries-old Terengganu Malay timber houses, located in Tanjung Sabtu village, 14 km from Kuala Terengganu on Malaysia’s East coast.
This architectural treasure is the private residence of Tengku Ismail bin Tengku Su and also a guesthouse for travellers who would like to experience Terengganu country living and a little bit of royal luxury. Read the rest of this entry »
Who are they and what they do
Launched in January 2007, the Annexe Gallery is a Contemporary Art Center. It is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur in the Annexe Central Market building, just opposite Central Market. It is managed by Central Market Sdn Bhd, the private company who recently bought Central Market and revamped it.
It offers five galleries (all together 7000 sq ft / 650 m2) at levels 1 and 2 of the building, each of them with timber flooring and high ceilings. The galleries are spacious; they combine heritage and contemporary ambiances; and are suitable for any form of contemporary art: dance, theatre, music, talks, lectures, exhibitions, cinema….
Pang Khee Teik, the Arts Programme Director encourages experimental art forms and socio-political expressions. He believes that challenging local artists will allow them to dream, share their dream with the public and go further in their artistic creation and expression. Read the rest of this entry »
Who are they and what do they do
The Tun Jugah Foundation (Yayasan Tun Jugah) is a charitable organization founded in 1985. The foundation was named in honor of Tun Jugah Anak Barieng (1903-1981) who was an Iban Chief and one of Sarawak’s founding fathers.
The Foundation has five divisions namely Oral History and Oral Literature, Textiles, Library and Archives, Publication and a Museum and Gallery. Read the rest of this entry »
Who are they and what they do
Tompoq Topoh means “the start of a collaborative effort”, from the Mah Meri word tompoq “the start of a weave” and topoh which means an interlocking mat pattern.
Tompok Topoh is a Mah Meri women’s workshop held in Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Bumbun, in Pulau Carey, not far from Klang, about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur. Read the rest of this entry »
Who are they and what they do
The Society Atelier Sarawak is a registered voluntary organisation (NGO) based in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak. Its three main objectives are:
- To appreciate and promote, share and acquire knowledge of Sarawak Arts and Crafts.
- To promote the cultural exchange of arts and crafts with other countries.
- To encourage research and study into the history and evolution of the culture, arts and crafts of Sarawak.
Responsible Tourism and Travel in Malaysia 