PHT Talks: Dr. Vicki Ooi

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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 […]

PHT Site Visit: Mount Erskine

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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 […]

PHT Site Visit: Ayer Itam Reservoir

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PHT Site Visit: Ayer Itam Reservoir Date: 26th August 2023 (Saturday) Time: 9am – 12pm Water plays an important role in the early days of Penang. George Town became a favored port of call along the East-West route because of its clean, fresh water. Reservoirs, aqueducts, and a wide range of water infrastructure were constructed […]

PHT Site Visit: Guillemard Reservoir

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PHT Site Visit: Guillemard Reservoir Date: 24th June 2023 (Sunday) Time: 9am – 12pm Water plays an important role in the early days of Penang. George Town became a favored port of call along the East-West route because of its clean, fresh water. Reservoirs, aqueducts, and a wide range of water infrastructure were constructed to […]

St. Xavier’s Institution Exclusive Site Visit

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PHT Site Visit returns after the lockdowns with an exclusive visit to St. Xavier’s Institution, the oldest Lasallian school in Southeast Asia, this April. Bro. Jason Blaikie, Brother Director of SXI, will be hosting this special visit, providing us with a glimpse of the rich history, tradition and culture of SXI, interwoven into the history […]