Sunday, January 24, 2010

Volunteer Workshop at Penang Heritage Trust



Today, members of PHT had the honor of having Jenny Lo, who is a member of National Trust in Britain to enlighten us about the scope of being volunteers for charity causes.

One of the things that struck my mind was how heritage houses are categorized in the UK. Not all of them fall under Old Heritage, rather a vernacular sample of architecture for certain time period can also be listed as a heritage building.

Some examples of such buildings are the house where John Lennon grew up in Liverpool and also a modernist house built by Goldfinger, a famous architect. He also lived there until his demise. Both were fine specimens of houses built at their times.

(Picture above shows the house where Beatrix Potter used to live).

Next week, another intensive workshop will be held at the PHT's office. Please register early in order to get involved in this workshop.

Penang Heritage Trust

Monday, January 18, 2010

Sentuhan has a new web presence



As part of my business activities, I design and maintain web sites for individuals and organizations to promote their products or services. I have been tinkering with the package by Sitesell Inc. for the four years now.

My latest project is for Sentuhan. It is a shop at no. 90, Armenian Street, in the Heritage Enclave of George Town. Single mothers and challenged women put their efforts together to run it.

It is a good learning experience building their web site for me because this time, I learn to code using css.

Before, I was only using html and ready-made css coding by Sitesell.

Please have a look. Comments are most welcome. Thank you.

Sentuhan Website

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Little Penang is now an official society


It is not too late to wish you guys a lot of happiness and prosperity for the New Year 2010! Happy New Year!

As you probably know, Little Penang Street Market has been in existence since 2006. Over three years later, this monthly event is going from strength to strength.

Many vendors, performers and also artists display their wares, services and talent here. It has become one of the highlights of things to do in Penang, every last Sunday of the month.

Yesterday, for the first time, people who are involved in this market got together to make it an official organization. Before, it is under the management of Penang Arts Council. Being a society meaning, it is now a registered organization. Little Penang Society will have its own bank account, its members, and a board of committee.

Attendees unanimously voted Khoo Salma as the President, as she was one of the first ten people who came up with the ideas of this street market. Eight other members were elected to make up the rest of the board.

As a registered society, Little Penang can move forward efficiently with a goal to make is as a one stop event to showcase Penang Heritage and also culture and arts to the max!

Little Penang Street Market