GEORGE TOWN WORLD HERITAGE OFFICE
An office serving the function of heritage conservation and monitoring, heritage education,training and research, communication and promotion within
Liaison office between the heritage site stakeholders and the government
Add : 116 & 118 Lebuh Acheh, 10200
Email : worldheritageincorporated@gmail.com
Web : www.gtwhi.com.my
Tel : 604 – 2616606
Fax : 604- 2616605
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CHAT ( Cultural Heritage Action Team)
A voluntary alliance of Penang heritage groups and activists which includes architects, historians, conservationist and educators, all of whom share one vision which is conservation, propagation and sustainability of George Town’s built and living heritage. CHAT has undertaken to providing a platform for dialogues ,discussion workshops and multi-lateral planning with all the stakeholders.
CHAT shares its operational office with ARTS~ED at No19, Cannon Street.
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PENANG HERITAGE TRUST
The Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) was established in 1986 as a charitable NGO, dedicated to promoting Penang's cultural and built heritage. Its objectives are to promote the conservation of Penang’s heritage, to facilitate cultural educational programmes, to organize the public awareness programmes and to cooperate with other like-minded organizations in Malaysia and abroad.
Add : 26 Church Street, 10200 Penang.
Email : phtrust@streamyx.com
Web : www.pht.org.my
Tel : 604 264 2631 Fax: 604 2628421
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ARTS~ED
Community-based Arts and Heritage Education Program
A community based non-profit organization focused on providing heritage education and training for children, young adults, community and stakeholders. Founded since 1999, Arts-Ed provides innovative and best practice heritage education through non- formal arts programs such as Anak-Anak Kota, through publications and performances. It works in collaboration with local and regional arts educators, artists and communities.
Add : 19, Cannon St, 10200 George Town
Tel : +604-2633471
Email : arts_ed_penang@yahoo.com
Web : www.arts-ed-penang.org
www.anak-anak-kota.blogspot.com
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TAN YEOW WOOI CULTURE RESEARCH STUDIO
A company that provides architectural and cultural consultancy service in Conservation and Restoration of Heritage Building including Architectural Research, Measured Drawing, Illustration, Photography and Adaptive Re-use Design. Specialists in Traditional Chinese Architecture, Cultural and Historical Research.
81, China Street, 10200 George Town, Penang
Tel/Fax: +60-4-2642481
Handphone: +60-12-4743726
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LESTARI HERITAGE NETWORK
'Lestari' is an Indonesian/Malay word denoting 'to continue, preserve and revitalize'.
Lestari Heritage Network maintains a web-based information platform for Asian heritage organizations such as the Aceh Heritage Community Foundation and Perak Heritage Society.It has incubated several initiatives in Penang such as the Little Penang Street Market and the Penang Global Ethic Project which nurtured the concept of "Street of Harmony".
Add:120 Armenian Street 10200 Penang (Operating from the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Penang Base,
Tel : 604 2620123
Email: info@lestariheritage.net
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BADAN WARISAN MALAYSIA
Badan Warisan Malaysia is the leading national heritage NGO with a reputation for excellence in heritage conservation services. Their work to promote the preservation of historic buildings and places involves community groups, institutions, the private sector and all levels of Government.
They play a pivotal role in advocacy through heritage education and training programmes, as well as demonstrating best practice in the conservation and management of heritage sites. They are a registered charity, and completely independent of government.
(The Heritage of Malaysia Trust)
No 2 Jalan Stonor
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-21449273
Fax: 603-21457884
E-mail: heritage@badanwarisan.org.my
Website: www.badanwarisan.org.my
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BADAN WARISAN MASJID MELAYU
Badan Warisan Masjid Melayu was registered in 1993.
Its main objective is to preserve the heritage of the Malay community of George Town by organizing activities such as historical discussions on all aspects of Malay culture and heritage. Its fore front is the Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh
The Yang Dipertua : SYED OMAR IDID 019 4450004
The Deputy : Cikgu MOHAMAD YAHYA 012 4795957
The Secretary : HAJI MUTALIB 016 4711616
Email: somari2003@yahoo.com
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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF
Building Department
In charge of reviewing all building plans and planning permissions submitted to the MPPP for renovation and restoration work.
CHIEF ARCHITECT
Ar. Yew Tung Seang
16th Floor, KOMTAR,
Email : tsyew@mppp.gov.my
Tel No : 04-2592212
Heritage Unit
Will give advise on heritage building Do& Don’t;s, educate the owner on the historical value and architectural features of the heritage building.
HERITAGE ARCHITECT
Mr. Tan Lin Hai
16th Floor, KOMTAR,
Email : lhtan@mppp.gov.my
Tel No : 04-2261340, 04-2592144
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Planning Department
Reviews all planning permission submitted for development in the City.
DIRECTOR OF TOWN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Khoo
16th Floor, KOMTAR,
Email :
Tel No :
Town Planning Officer (Kawalan Pemajuan)
Mdm. Lim Chooi Ping
Email : limcp@mppp.gov.my
Tel No : 04-2592164
Engineering Department
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Ir. Khoo Say Boon, AMN, PKT, PJK
Email : sbkhoo@mppp.gov.my
Tel No : 04-2592219 (P)
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Licensing Department
In charge of approvals and issuance of all forms of licenses required by MPPP
DIRECTOR OF LICENSING SECTION
Mdm. Rafiah bt. Mohd Radzi, PJK
Email : rafiah@mppp.gov.my
Tel No : 04-2632084
One Stop Centre
Compiles all forms of applications and routes it to the respective technical departments for review and approval
Mr. YUSRI
4th Floor KOMTAR
Email : rafiah@mppp.gov.my
Tel No : 04-259 2038
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