Badan Warisan Malaysia (The Heritage of Malaysia Trust)

BWM X KL Festival 2026: Week 4 Recap

The Diverse Origins of Kuala Lumpur: A Special Talk Series on the Early History of Our City

The final week of KL Festival 2026 wrapped up the series with a wide-ranging exploration of Kuala Lumpur’s layered history, from its early figures and pivotal events to its landscapes and future outlook.

Featuring:
• Sutan Puasa and Abdullah Hukum by Abdur-Razzaq Lubis
• The Klang Wars by Khoo Salma Nasution
• Muddy Waters: The Lost Sungai Lumpur by Dr. Lim Teckwyn & Peter Leong
• Kuala Lumpur – Past, Present and Future by Ar. Azim A. Aziz

These sessions brought together different threads of the city’s story, offering a deeper understanding of how Kuala Lumpur has evolved over time.

Thank you to all our speakers and everyone who joined us throughout the festival. Follow us for more upcoming talks and events.

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BWM X KL Festival 2026: Week 3 Recap

The Diverse Origins of Kuala Lumpur: A Special Talk Series on the Early History of Our City

Week 3 of KL Festival 2026 brought a focused exploration into one of Kuala Lumpur’s notable early figures and his role in the city’s development.

Featuring:
• Tamboosamy Pillay by Dr. Sivachandralingam Sundara Raja

This session shed light on Tamboosamy Pillay’s contributions and his place within the broader history of Kuala Lumpur’s early growth and transformation.

Thank you to our speaker and everyone who joined us for this session.

BWM X KL Festival 2026: Week 2 Recap

The Diverse Origins of Kuala Lumpur: A Special Talk Series on the Early History of Our City

As we look back on KL Festival 2026, the second week continued with insightful sessions exploring the people and communities that shaped Kuala Lumpur’s identity.

Featuring:
• The Legacy and Heritage of Loke Chow Kit by Ar. Junn Ng & Ar. Noor Fazlina Rosley
• Asal Usul Orang Asli Kuala Lumpur by Shereen Ajani, Batin Ulang Sipang & Mahat China

These sessions highlighted the diverse cultural and historical roots of the city, offering deeper perspectives on its development over time.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversations throughout the week.

BWM X KL Festival 2026: Week 1 Recap

The Diverse Origins of Kuala Lumpur: A Special Talk Series on the Early History of Our City

We're revisiting the first week of KL Festival 2026, where participants joined us for a series of talks exploring the history and heritage of Kuala Lumpur.

Featuring:
• KL Trails & Tales by Mariana Isa & Maganjeet Kaur
• Muara Bustak a.k.a Kuala Lumpur by Dato’ Ar. Hajeedar Abdul Majid
• The Life and Legacy of Yap Ah Loy by Glenn Yap

Each talk offered unique insights into the city’s rich and diverse beginnings, highlighting different perspectives on Kuala Lumpur’s history and heritage.

Thank you to our speakers and all who attended these engaging discussions on the city's past.