The Living History Project

The Living History Project Preserving The Memories of Malaysia's History One Story At A Time

14/08/2026

At the 1977 SEA Games in Malaysia, Datuk Marina Chin proved that a champion’s spirit is defined as much by resilience as it is by speed. That year, she dominated the track, winning both the 100m and 200m hurdles in record-breaking times.

However, her most defining moment came during the 400m hurdles. Despite falling during the race, she didn’t give up. She got back up, finished the race, and secured second place. It is a powerful testament to the grit required to compete at the highest level and the determination to finish what you start, no matter the obstacles.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in our bio.

This 5 September, join us at Federal Bukit Bintang for a special fashion showcase curated by John Ang , tracing the evol...
14/08/2026

This 5 September, join us at Federal Bukit Bintang for a special fashion showcase curated by John Ang , tracing the evolution of the kebaya through 20 looks: from historical designs to contemporary interpretations made for modern life.

This isn’t the average fashion show you’ve attended. Our runway will feature women who have contributed to Malaysia’s heritage, cultural and sustainability landscape, bringing their own stories and work into the spotlight.

A celebration of memory, fashion and living heritage - and a reminder that preserving tradition doesn’t mean keeping it frozen in time.

📆 5 September 2026
📍 Federal Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
🕗 7pm - 9pm

12/08/2026

For Dain Said, his name and skin colour were things he had to defend. It was a question of survival.

Our stories, our names, and our faces are all part of our living history. And they deserve to be shared, spelled right, and respected.

Watch Dain’s full interview on The Living History Project YouTube channel. Link in bio.

11/08/2026

When we talk about heritage, we usually picture old buildings, woven textiles, or family recipes. But one of our oldest history isn’t something built by human hands. It is growing on the forest floor.

The Rafflesia breaks almost every rule in botany. It has no roots, no stem, and no leaves. For nearly a year, it lives completely invisible inside a host vine, waiting until it swells into a heavy bud and opens into the largest flower in the world.

And after all that time spent growing, it rots and vanishes in less than a week.

Some pieces of our history can’t be restored in a lab or rebuilt in a museum. They only survive if we leave their home intact.

Have you ever managed to catch a Rafflesia bloom in the wild? Share your experience in the comments.

📸 STEP INTO THE PAST.What would your portrait look like if it had been taken a century ago?For our Pasar Malaya at Feder...
11/08/2026

📸 STEP INTO THE PAST.

What would your portrait look like if it had been taken a century ago?

For our Pasar Malaya at Federal Hotel, we’re bringing in Kanta and a restored antique camera for a special heritage portrait experience — giving you the chance to dress up, strike a pose and be photographed through the lens of a restored hundred-year old camera.

And yes, you can get yourself styled for the occasion. ✨

💄 Complimentary makeovers by Number76 and Private Colors will be available on a first come, first served basis.
👘 Come dressed in your best kebayas or traditional clothes — or shop our selection of vintage kebaya vendors at the market for your portrait fit!

Come as you are, get transformed, and leave with a portrait that feels like a little piece of history.

📅 5 September 2026
📍 Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur
📸 Kanta Portrait Sessions: 11 AM – 8 PM
💄 Makeovers: 11AM - 7 PM

🎟️ Book your festival experience via CloudJoi. Link in bio.

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟 𝗞𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗚For six years, he lived a double life in the jungles of Perak. As an undercover polic...
10/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟 𝗞𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗚

For six years, he lived a double life in the jungles of Perak. As an undercover police officer during the Second Malayan Emergency, Datuk Paul Kiong infiltrated the communist insurgency, earned the trust of its members and played a pivotal role in persuading dozens to surrender while repeatedly coming close to losing his own life.

But beneath the stories of danger and deception is something even more extraordinary: the human relationships that emerged between an undercover officer and the people he was sent to infiltrate.

Join us up close and personal with Datuk Paul Kiong as he shares the experiences, encounters and lessons behind one of the most remarkable chapters in Malaysia’s security history.

📍Badan Warisan Malaysia (2 Jalan Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur)
📅Saturday 22/08/2026
⏰ 11am - 12pm

A story of courage, trust, and ultimately, humanity. Limited tickets available now on Cloudjoi (link in bio)

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𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗞 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡What does it take to become a national sporting icon? ✨Long before Malaysian athleti...
10/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗞 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡

What does it take to become a national sporting icon? ✨

Long before Malaysian athletics had today’s facilities and sports science, Datuk Marina Chin was blazing trails on the track. From teenage SEA Games glory to becoming one of the country’s most celebrated athletes, her journey spans competition, coaching, education, and leadership.

But this isn’t just about medals and records — it’s about discipline, sacrifice, and the unstoppable spirit that shaped Malaysian sport. 💪🏽

Join us for a fireside chat with Marina Chin: an up‑close, personal talk where she takes us beyond the statistics to share the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments of her remarkable journey. 🎤✨

🎟️ Seats are limited — grab your tickets now and be part of this inspiring conversation!

Tickets available on CloudJoi! (Link in Bio)

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗧𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗥𝗜 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢’ 𝗩.𝗖. 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘Some people remember history. Others make it and tell it so well that you fe...
10/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗧𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗥𝗜 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢’ 𝗩.𝗖. 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘

Some people remember history. Others make it and tell it so well that you feel as though you were there.

Tan Sri Dato’ V.C. George has lived through some of Malaysia’s most transformative decades: from the Japanese Occupation and the years before Merdeka to a distinguished career as a lawyer, judge and President of the Malaysian Bar - but ask him about his life and you won’t just get his legal history. You’ll get stories filled with wit, characters, courtroom drama and the human moments behind a changing Malaysia.

Join us up close and personal with Tan Sri Dato’ V.C. George for an intimate conversation about his remarkable life, the people he encountered, and the Malaysia he has witnessed transform across generations.

📍Badan Warisan Malaysia (2 Jalan Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur)
📅 Saturday 22/08/2026
⏰ 1.30pm - 2.30pm

A lifetime of stories. One conversation. Limited tickets available now on CloudJoi (link in bio)

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢’ 𝗗𝗥. 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗛 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡From the early days of Malaysian theatre to the stages that have shaped gene...
08/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢’ 𝗗𝗥. 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗛 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡

From the early days of Malaysian theatre to the stages that have shaped generations of audiences, Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican has been at the heart of Malaysia’s performing arts for decades—as an actor, director, producer, mentor and pioneering force in the industry.

But behind the celebrated career is a deeply personal story of identity, family, love, loss, resilience and a life lived through theatre.

Join us up close and personal with Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican as she reflects on the people, places, performances and experiences that have shaped her extraordinary journey.

📍Badan Warisan Malaysia (2 Jalan Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur)
📅Sunday 23/08/2026
⏰ 11am - 12pm

A life on stage. A lifetime of stories.

Limited tickets available now on CloudJoi

07/08/2026

Sometimes discipline is love in disguise. It’s what pushes us when we don’t push ourselves. And it’s what we remember years later.

Watch Datuk Marina Chin’s full interview on The Living History Project YouTube channel. Link in our bio.

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