REAL PEOPLE
REAL STORIES
REAL MALAYSIA
Telling stories, preserving memories.
One Malaysian at a time.
A Tribute To The Voices
That Shaped
Malaysia
The Living History Project is a free, digital museum that preserves and celebrates the personal stories of those who have shaped Malaysia — told in their own words. As a not-for-profit public resource, it's accessible anytime, anywhere, making it a powerful tool for education, inspiration, and remembrance. More than just a local archive, this international platform connects Malaysians at home and abroad, building a bridge between past and future. Together, we're not only preserving history — we're honouring it, ensuring that future generations understand, appreciate, and carry forward our rich cultural legacy.
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JIMMY LIM
30 June 1944 – 29 September 2026
Award winning Architect
One of Malaysia's most acclaimed architects and heritage conservation advocates, Professor Dr Jimmy Lim, has a vast portfolio that spans places of worship, educational institutions, and tropical resorts. Known for his award-winning work on The Salinger Residence, a Malay-style house south of Kuala Lumpur that earned him the esteemed Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Lim specializes in tropical architecture. His designs utilize natural materials and multi-layered roofs to enhance natural ventilation. A Penang native, Lim's passion for architecture was sparked by his grandfather, who often took on home renovations and once built a concrete bridge to replace a collapsed wooden one in their village.
Lim earned his architectural degree in Australia before founding his own practice following stints at various firms. His diverse portfolio includes bungalows, schools, high-rises, places of worship, and resorts, such as Menara Prudential office tower in Kuala Lumpur, La Salle Sentul and St. John's Institution schools, Resorts World Awana in Genting Highlands, and several residences like the Schnyder House and TY Chiew House. In 2020, he received the prestigious PAM Gold Medal Award for his lifetime commitment and service to Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Architects). Additionally, Lim is a founding member of Badan Warisan, a non-governmental organization that promotes heritage conservation in Malaysia. He continues to practice architecture and also lectures.
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Heritage: Penang
Penang is a place where time lingers. On its streets, layers of history unfold in the architecture of George Town’s shophouses, the scent of incense flavours of food, century-old clan temples and the inflections of Tamil, Hokkien, Malay, and English spoken in the same breath. Once a vital node in the colonial spice trade and a meeting point of Eastern and Western cultures, Penang today remains a cultural crossroads—where heritage and modernity exist in delicate tension.
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Our 2026 Projects
As we look ahead to 2026, The Living History Project (TLHP) continues to expand its mission of capturing Malaysia’s living heritage in authentic and inclusive ways. Building on the success of past initiatives, TLHP is shaping a diverse slate of projects that reflect the many layers of our society.
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Directors Cut
Directors Cut is a curated series by The Living History Project that brings Malaysia’s contemporary film directors into the spotlight—offering audiences a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the stories behind their most iconic films. In intimate conversations, directors share the inspirations that shaped their work.
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Heritage Kuala Lumpur
The Living History Project (TLHP) is proud to collaborate with Actsugi, a leading digital content creation company specializing in immersive 360° storytelling and high-resolution aerial photography. Together, we embark on a mission to capture the essence of Kuala Lumpur’s diverse neighborhoods through a series of stunning drone visuals.
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Orang Asli
As part of our ongoing mission to preserve and share the many threads that make up Malaysia’s living tapestry, The Living History Project is proud to document untold and alternative histories. This reflects our shared commitment to rethinking historical narratives and embracing a more inclusive approach to memory and identity.
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