Badan Warisan Malaysia (The Heritage of Malaysia Trust)

Badan Warisan Malaysia is embarking on a new restoration project! With the support of Think City and the Ministry of Finance, urgent works have begun to repair the leaking roof of Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman.

As we continue our mission to preserve the past, conserve for the future, and protect against a changing climate, we invite you to join us in sustaining this effort. Additional funding is needed to ensure the full restoration of Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman.

Check out our next post or follow us for details on how you can contribute and be part of this effort.

The Klang Wars (1866-1873) were non-communal wars based on multiracial allegiances and business joint ventures in the pursuit of profit.

Nevertheless, thousands of lives were lost in this war, the most consequential civil conflict in the Malay Peninsula in the nineteenth century, and one which changed the course of Malayan history and paved the way for formal British intervention in Malaya.

Do join us to rediscover this explosive chapter of history through the eyes of those who defended early Kuala Lumpur.

Admission is free of charge. Please register your attendance through our website: www.badanwarisanmalaysia.org. Places are limited and only a small number of places are available for walk-ins. Please be there early as admission and seating is first come, first serve basis.

Venue: Badan Warisan Malaysia, 2, Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur (nearest MRT: Conlay)

Was Sutan Puasa the Founder of Kuala Lumpur? Abdur-Razzaq Lubis will make a case for it and enlighten us about Abdullah Hukum, another pioneer whose name is well known among KL dwellers by virtue of the train station bearing his name.

This talk will examine the intersecting lives of Sutan Puasa and Abdullah Hukum, two pivotal Sumatran migrants who shaped the socio-economic foundations of 19th-century Kuala Lumpur. It will provide a rare, indigenous perspective on the transition from a frontier mining outpost to a colonial capital, highlighting the vital role of Sumatran leadership and infrastructure in the birth of Kuala Lumpur. We look forward to seeing you at this fascinating talk!

Admission is free of charge. Please register your attendance through our website: www.badanwarisanmalaysia.org. Places are limited and only a small number of places are available for walk-ins. Please be there early as admission and seating is first come, first serve basis.

Venue: Badan Warisan Malaysia, 2, Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur (nearest MRT: Conlay)

Tahukah anda bahawa antara penduduk terawal di Kuala Lumpur ialah masyarakat Orang Asli Temuan, yang telah lama mendiami kawasan sekitar Jalan Melaka, Bukit Nanas hingga ke kawasan yang kini dikenali sebagai KLCC?

Sertai sesi perkongsian ini untuk menelusuri sejarah awal Orang Asli di Kuala Lumpur melalui riwayat, memori dan kisah yang diwariskan turun-temurun oleh komuniti mereka sendiri. Para penceramah juga akan berkongsi tentang budaya, kesenian, aspirasi serta cabaran masyarakat Orang Asli dalam mempertahankan identiti dan warisan mereka di tengah-tengah arus pembangunan moden.

Sesi ini akan disampaikan dalam Bahasa Malaysia.

Kemasukan adalah percuma. Sila daftar kehadiran anda melalui laman web kami: www.badanwarisanmalaysia.org. Tempat adalah terhad dan hanya sebilangan kecil tempat disediakan untuk walk-in. Sila hadir awal kerana kemasukan dan tempat duduk adalah berdasarkan siapa cepat, dia dapat.

Tempat: Badan Warisan Malaysia, 2, Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur (MRT terdekat: Conlay)

"Every building holds a story.
To understand Loke Hall,
one must understand the man who built it.
He is Loke Chow Kit”

Many Malaysians know of Chow Kit Road and the market of the same name in Kuala Lumpur but not many know of the man that these places were named after. In this talk, the vast history left behind by Loke Chow Kit will be discussed and explored by Ar. Junn Ng (the conservation architect who brought Loke Hall back to life) together with Ar. Noor Fazlina Rosley of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), which played a pivotal role in the saving, conservation and continued relevance of Loke Hall, now known as Rumah Tangsi. Do join us to learn and listen to fascinating insights about Chow Kit and his lasting legacy.

Please note: a short mini tour of Rumah Tangsi will be conducted at the end of the talk.

Admission is free, please register your attendance at our website: www.badanwarisanmalaysia.org. Limited seats left with limited walk-ins available. Please arrive early, entrance and seating is on first come first served basis.

Venue: Rumah Tangsi, Mayor's Courtyard, No. 11 Jalan Tangsi, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (nearest LRT: Masjid Jamek)

Admission is free. We have provided additional seats, please register and come early, seating is on first come first served basis.

Thank you for your incredible support for “The Diverse Origins of Kuala Lumpur” talk series. We truly appreciate your enthusiastic response.

Please note that most sessions in this talk series, including the following two sessions taking place this weekend, are now fully booked:

• 9 May 2026 – KL Trails & Tales by Mariana Isa & Maganjeet Kaur
• 10 May 2026 – The Life and Legacy of Yap Ah Loy by Glenn Yap

Nevertheless, we encourage you to register, as a limited number of walk-in seats may be available. Please arrive early, as entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit our website (link in bio) to view the complete lineup of events in this talk series.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there.