VOICES
OF MELAKA
A directory of organizations or individuals who are grass-root community builders, involved in the area of arts, culture & heritage of Melaka. If you know of an organization, or would like to be included in this list, do share or fill in this form.
Keepers of
History & Heritage
01
Melaka In Fact
Researching the multiple histories of Melaka.
Contact Persons:
Saidah Rastam / Bert Tan
E: lagu.sr@gmail.com / freebertt@gmail.com
W: Melaka In Fact on Google Arts
F: melakainfact
I: @melakainfact
03
Persatuan Peranakan Cina Melaka (PPCM)
Safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Baba Nyonya community. An NGO organization that began in 1900, the oldest Peranakan Association of Malaysia.
E: persatuanperanakancinamelaka@gmail.com
T: +06 283 7215
F: PPCM
05
Persatuan Peranakan Baba Nyonya (PERANAKAN)
The objective of the formation of the association in 1986 was to preserve and promote the arts and culture of the Malaysian Peranakan Chinese community such as language, costumes, food, drama, music and recreation. At the same time, the association also aims to facilitate, monitor and increase the value of the arts and culture of the Malaysian Peranakan Chinese.
Contact Person: Ronald Gan
E: admin@peranakanamalaysia.com
T: .+6012-621 2023
F: PERANAKAN
02
Convent Infant Jesus (CIJ) Heritage Trail
Paying tribute to an early mission school of Melaka, that began in 1860, this initiative safe-guards the history of its early days of education till present day.
Contact Person: Ong Kwee Bee
T: +6013-625 2112
Visiting Times:
Mondays-Fridays 2pm-5pm
Saturday-Sundays 10am-5pm
04
Malaysian Heritage & History Club
An online Facebook Group platform for individuals to share and discover their history & heritage. Although the group covers Malaysia, the initiator of this group is proudly Melakan, and also owns
Wen's Kitchen, a Peranakan Indian (Melaka-Chetti cuisine restaurant) located at No. 169 Jln Tengkera.
Contact Person: Bert Tan
T: +6017 755 6767
06
Old Melaka Under The Scope
A newly formed group in 2023, this facebook page covers Melaka's history, highlighting misinformation in our mainstream narrative. The group also initiates heritage-trail walkabouts.
Contact Person: Imrahn Tam
T: .+6019-6649 344
Community Groups
Safeguarding
Natural Heritage
01
S.O.S Melaka
A group of concerned residents who continue to monitor and advocate on the issues of reclamation in Melaka.
Contact Person:
Lucas Heng Lung
T: +016-4224147
F: SOS Melaka
03
Mataburung.com
Mataburung is an online collection of information about the land reclamation in Melaka by maritime drone photography, videos. Do get in touch for technical information about the land reclamation in Melaka and the M-WEZ project, or assistance needed in the discussion with state and federal authorities about reclamation.
Contact Person: Frits van Walsem
T: +6012-637 3828
02
Sungai Project
Sungai Project is creating a community to raise the environmental awareness in Melaka. Their mission is connect people with themselves, others and nature.
Contact Persons:
María Marcos / Cz Choi
I: @sungaiproject
04
Bare Concept Store
A store with a heart to promote sustainable living, by offering bulk foods, cleaning products and pre-loved clothing. They are beginning to do talks and workshops.
Contact Persons:
Lim Chun Lan / Rachael Sua
T: +6016-689 6209 / +6017- 661 4721
W: https://linktr.ee/bareconcept
I: @bareconceptstore
Developing
Arts & Culture
01
Melaka Classics
Melaka Classics is a classical music project that aims to explore the city; bringing international and local artists together to perform, teach, inspire, and enrich.
Contact Person: Cassel Krishnan
T: +6011 1639 1641
I: @melakaclassics
03
Krate Theatre
Krate is a creative and theatre group. Spearheading family-centric theatre in Melaka, they also run workshops, creative events and team-building exercises from their cafe/theatre space.
Contact Person: Shyre May
T: +6014 383 6113
F: krate.my
I: @krate.my
05
Same Skies &
Kneading Peace
Supporting refugees & asylum seekers. A social enterprise cafe that trains, and supports refugees & other marginalized community members.
Contact Person: Julia
E: kneading.peace@sameskies.org
T: +014 725 0904
F: sameskies / kneadingpeace
I: @sameskiesinternational
@kneadingpeace.melaka
02
Melaka Youth String Orchestra (MYSO)
A community-based volunteer orchestra, providing a performance platform for Melakan strings players as part of their musical journey.
Contact Person: Soh Chee Chee
T: +012 699 0320
F: Melaka Youth String Orchestra
I: @myso_melaka
06
Zen Ceramic
Building an arts & craft community whilst promoting the culture of pottery through interactive fun workshops i.e colouring, handbuilding which is suitable for kids and adults.
Contact Person: Ronald
T: +6011-1117 1103
I: @zenceramicart
Individual Keepers
01
Portuguese Eurasian: Martin Theseira
Martin Theseira is a community activist. A retired fisherman who grew up on Praya Lane, he is the go-to encylopedia and the person to ask if you would like to know about the Settlement, or the fishing community.
T: +6017 212 6783
03
Melaka-Chetti:
Jeeva
Representing the younger generation of the Peranakan Indian (Melaka-Chetti) community, a good person to talk to for anything related to talks, the Melaka-Chetti Museum, temple or a tour around the village.
T: +6012 362 9991
I: T.Sitahambaram Pillay
05
Heritage Volunteer:
Josephine Chua
Nyonya Josephine Chua (or Jo Chua) as she is fondly known was involved in the restoration of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, sitting on the committee. Get in touch with her for things related to conservation of buildings, or about growing up in Melaka.
02
Peranakan Chinese: Cedric Tan
A guardian of Baba Nyonya culture and celebrations, traditional wedding, Dondang Sayang, Cedric is also part of the committee spearheading the UNESCO listing of Kebaya as an Intangible Heritage.
T: +6017 212 6783
F: Cedric Tan
I: @ctanatc
04
Penghulu 'Ali' Alang Gagah
Working as a Penghulu (Headman) in DUN Taboh Naning, one of the area in Alor Gajah District. Ask him about Land Administration, Islamic Religious Administration, Development Security, Social Activities and Community Welfare as he is also a community leader in the area of performance art, music, literature or film especially with Malay youth.
T: +6016 376 3804
I: @charlieverona
06
Independent Producer: Alexdrina Chong
Artist and a social advocate for
mental-health, Alexdrina has also worked as a producer for River of Lights Melaka in 2021 and Riuh Now! in 2022. She would love to connect for art exhibitions, curating community art festivals, socially-driven creative projects and community-driven place making strategies.
T: +6012 389 0843
Other Organizations
01
Melaka Policy Club
Seeking to encourage constructive discussion among Melakans on public policy and current issues that affect us as a community.
Contact Person: Tsu Chong
T: +6011 563 35469
02
Event Melaka
With a desire to build networks between countries, this community aims to become a platform for meaningful events in Melaka, whether independent or commercial. Mostly in the Chinese language.
Contact Person: Edmund Ng
T: +6016-376 3804
I: @eventmelakapage