The Friends of the Museum community

Community

Friends of the Museum

The Programme

Honouring our key supporters

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.

How our friends contribute

  • 1Advocacy & Awareness
  • 2Strategic Collaborations
  • 3Financial Investments
  • 4Direct participation in our initiatives

Partnership

Strengthening heritage through partnership

The programme serves as a formal platform to document and honour contributions across our digital channels — particularly on Instagram, where we spotlight the collaborative spirit behind heritage work in Malaysia. By maintaining a public record of involvement, we highlight how community effort drives cultural preservation forward.

Built on the belief that cultural preservation thrives through community collaboration, Friends of the Museum showcases the many ways people and institutions contribute to our shared mission — a comprehensive story of collective commitment to Malaysian heritage conservation.

Friends of the Museum partnership in action

Get Involved

Join the circle

Beyond recognition, the programme functions as an engagement tool — encouraging continued participation from current supporters and inviting new contributors to join our efforts. Through consistent acknowledgment and storytelling, we’re building a sustainable network of heritage advocates across Malaysia.

Participation reflects a formal acknowledgment of shared values — a commitment to preserving Malaysia’s cultural legacy and making it accessible for generations to come.

Join Us

Highlight of the Month

David Woo

David Woo

My name is David Woo, and I am honoured to support The Living History Project as a Friend of the Museum. I’ve always believed in the importance of preserving our shared history, especially the personal stories that shape who we are as a community.

Working in Information Technology has shown me how quickly the world changes and how vital it is to keep our heritage alive. The project’s dedication to documenting and celebrating diverse stories really resonates with me.

Supporting this initiative is my way of helping safeguard our collective memories and encouraging others to appreciate the rich histories around us. I’m truly grateful for the chance to be part of this meaningful effort.

Our Community

Currently working with

From like-minded individuals to kopitiams and book-stores, heritage foundations and student clubs — our community is growing.

Individuals

  • Pom Ehrentrant
  • Mark Hong Keng Tan
  • Clara Wong Essin
  • Fizal Ahmad Othman
  • Zulaika Tann
  • Bob Holmes
  • Chacko Vadaketh
  • Lady Linda Davies
  • BK Lee
  • Lewis Liew
  • Chew Wai Ming
  • Datuk Tan Chong Guan
  • Jack Lim
  • Lim Kim Boon
  • Mohammad Pital Maarof

Local Small Business

  • Actsugi
  • Federal Hotels
  • Holodream
  • Harta Space
  • Saujana
  • Free Walk KL Unscripted
  • Qopi

Cultural Institution

  • Badan Warisan Malaysia
  • RexKL
  • The WKT Foundation
  • Pusaka
  • Gerimis
  • Klang River Festival
  • The BEW Foundation
  • Galleri Rumah Lukis

Creative Practitioners

  • Tintoy Chuo
  • Krate
  • Sutra Foundation
  • John Ang
  • Wei Ling Gallery
  • Ken Kin
  • Dain Said

Youth Networks & NGOs

  • YPO