HERITAGE

MALAYSIANA St Anthony’s church — one of the oldest churches in Kuala Lumpur — is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

COMMUNITY Rifle Range or Phak Cheng Por in Hokkien may not be the most sought-after address in Penang. Yet it represents what some see as a vibrant, living heritage where long-time residents know each other by name and possess a strong sense of belonging seldom seen elsewhere.

REVIEWS Vanishing heritage immortalised in Potraits of Penang: Little India.

MALAYSIANA A restored 18th century shophouse in Malacca illustrates a successful model for conservation and adaptive re-use.

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Guests at The Majestic Malacca get a crash course on Malacca’s history through the hotel’s historical walk.

MALAYSIANA Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked bread, especially if it’s Penang’s famous Roti Bengali.

REVIEWS A beautiful coffee table book captures the colours and emotions of the ties between the peoples of South-East Asia – ties that are at risk of changing, even breaking entirely nowadays.

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The story behind Sarawak’s streets and roads.

MALAYSIANA It was the year 1910 and Dr Sun Yat Sen had been exiled from China for 15 years. With the revolution against the Qing Dynasty in dire financial straits, political leader Dr Sun arrived in Penang from Singapore with hopes of reviving the fight against the imperial rule.