GOASIAPLUS May 2019
For May, we uncover the long-overlooked nature retreat in Malaysia's biggest man-made reservoir, Kenyir Lake in Terengganu and its never-ending surprise with its abundance of outdoor treasures! Check out a new Malaysian cuisine cooking class for travellers in Kuala Lumpur. Also, get travel inspirations to Laos and China and a shopping guide for Mother's Day.
For May, we uncover the long-overlooked nature retreat in Malaysia's biggest man-made reservoir, Kenyir Lake in Terengganu and its never-ending surprise with its abundance of outdoor treasures! Check out a new Malaysian cuisine cooking class for travellers in Kuala Lumpur. Also, get travel inspirations to Laos and China and a shopping guide for Mother's Day.
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TRAVEL<br />
1<br />
1 The heritage facade<br />
of 88 Armenian 2 A<br />
minimalist luxury<br />
3 Bathroom with lots of<br />
natural light 4 Private<br />
dining space at Copper<br />
Bar and Restaurant<br />
A REFLECTION<br />
OF MODERN<br />
DAY ARMENIAN<br />
THE MALAY SETTLEMENT TURNED<br />
COPPERSMITH STREET IS NOW A CULTURAL<br />
MECCA AND RECOGNISED AS A UNESCO<br />
WORLD HERITAGE SITE. 88 ARMENIAN PAYS<br />
SUCH TRIBUTE TO ITS COLOURFUL HISTORY.<br />
Text JESSY WONG • Photos 88 ARMENIAN<br />
Rodin, Bartholdi, Dunand, Mackenzie, Pearson<br />
and Revere are the six luxurious rooms in<br />
88 Armenian. They are also the names of the<br />
world’s six most distinguished coppersmiths.<br />
The legacy continues in this heritage boutique<br />
hotel, built on “Pak Thang-Ah Kay” which the Chinese<br />
recognised as “Coppersmith’s Street” in Hokkien.<br />
Copper and brass industry flourished on this street in<br />
the mid-19th century but the residence of Armenian<br />
traders here made the lasting address.<br />
THE LAST HOTEL<br />
This part in Georgetown is inscribed on the World<br />
Heritage List. To preserve a place that is considered<br />
to have special cultural or historical importance to<br />
everyone, the state government has dictated that no<br />
more approvals will be given to hotel developments<br />
in the area.<br />
That said, 88 Armenian would be last and latest<br />
hotel to gain such significance and value within a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Owner and founder<br />
Dr. Angeline Yong is happy to share her vision for her<br />
third hotel in a UNESCO heritage town.<br />
“When you step into 88 Armenian you are still<br />
very much in Georgetown. Meticulously restored<br />
in line with heritage standards, and utilising only<br />
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