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Khoo Salma Nasution, President
Local historian, author and publisher, Penang Story, Areca Books, Lestari Heritage Network, Little Penang Street Market, Penang Sun Yat Sen Base, Phuket-Penang Peranakan Networks.
Author, social historian and heritage advocate. She runs a small publishing company Areca Books and is custodian of the Sun Yat Sen Penang Base at 120 Armenian Street.
'We should do everything we can to keep our heritage intact, alive and relevant for present and future generations'.
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Razha Abdul Rashid, Vice-President
Academician, Social Anthropologist with special interest in Orang Asli Ethnography (Semang/Negrito hunters and Gatherers). Director General of Academy of Socio-economic Research and Analysis (ASERA) and a Commisioned officer of the Royal Malaysian Naval Reserve Corps with special interest in Maritime heritage of the Nusantara.
'Heritage is the Soul of our History'
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Choong Sim Poey, Immediate Past President
Medical practitioner, ex State Assemblyman and ex-Municipal Councillor, Chairman of several local non-government organisations.
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Clement Liang, Honorary Secretary
Active in regional cultural and nature conservation NGOs, researcher on the historical minorities. Speaker and interpreter in several foreign languages. A certified guide and educator in heritage, cross cultural and tourism subjects.
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Lim Gaik Siang, Honorary Treasurer
Vice president for Asia Pacific of a USA fortune 500 company. Committee member of George Town World Heritage Incorporated. Advisor to the Conservation Committee of Penang Teochew Association and former Chairman of the North Malaya Teo-Aun Association. A technical consultant, researcher for Chinese history and Mandarin resource person for PHT. Speaker for WHS, Chinese culture, Chinese heritage and history.
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Loh-Lim Lin Lee,
Conservator, lecturer, social psychologist, restoration consultant, historic researcher, author of dilapidation studies of historic buildings, heads several PHT projects, speaker and guide on historic conservation areas.
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Rebecca Wilkinson,
Artist and designer now residing with her family in their restored merchants house on China Street, George Town. The house was originally saved because of direct action by members of PHT in the 90’s.
'I recommend living in the World Heritage Site of George Town but we need to work together to ensure that the quality of life within the zone improves in order to make it a sustainable living space for all stakeholders, as well as a place where precious tangible & intangible heritage survives for the benefit of our future generations.'
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Bendula Wismen,
Research student focusing on Penang's natural heritage and environment. Other interest includes heritage, culture and sustainable development. Active in several local NGOs.
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Hassan Abdul Hamid,
A Civil Engineer with 30 years’ experience on various Projects. Specialising in Project Management and Structural Design. Interested in Malay and Muslim Heritage.
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Joann Khaw Juat Seng,
Cultural Heritage Specialist Guide. Free-lance heritage and architectural guide with almost 20 years experience in Penang. She is also a foundation guide at the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.
'Heritage should follow maximum retention, minimum intervention guidelines'.
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Lyndy Ong Choon Imm,
Freelance registered tour guide with the Ministry of Tourism and market coordinator for Little Penang Street Market. Born in George Town.
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