HERITAGE

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Learn the tradition and history of the Orang Laut or Orang Seletar at a newly-established cultural centre in Johor.

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.