PHT Talk: Penang Port Cosmopolitan History
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PHT Talk: 1914 The Battle of Penang and its Aftermath
Penang was one of the odd places outside Europe embroiled in World War 1. The Cenotaph (War Memorial) at Esplanade marks this episode which eventually led to the strengthening of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Eugene Quah and Clement Liang, two local history buffs will share insight into the Battle of Penang 1914 and its aftermath.
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PHT Talks: Dr. Vicki Ooi
PHT Talks: ‘From Prison to Freedom’ in Penang Speaker: Dr. Vicki Ooi Date: 22nd October 2023 (Saturday) Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm Venue: PHT Office Fees: RM10 (members)/ RM 25 (non-members) Dr. Vicki Ooi, a renowned playwriter and pioneer in introducing Western play in translation in Hong Kong, will be speaking about her career and experiences
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PHT Site Visit: Mount Erskine
PHT Site Visit: Mount Erskine: Penang’s forgotten ‘Flagstaff Hill’ Date: 30th September 2023 (Saturday) Time: 9am – 11am Venue: Pearl Hill Tua Pek Kong Did you know that there is a forgotten ‘Flagstaff Hill’ along the northern coast of Penang? Historical drawings and building footprints of Mount Erskine (better known as Pearl Hill) indicate the
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