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TAKE ME HOME
With compliments from S P Setia Berhad

Ceo’s
Note
The festive
season is upon
us once again
and as we wind
down the year
with fond
memories, there
is also excitement
on what the
future holds
in 2011. For
us at S P Setia,
nothing is more
thrilling than
making new
plans for a
brand new year.
It has been a good 2010 for the Group and
we are ending it on a high note. Not only have
we achieved our sales target of RM2 billion,
we have also received industry accolades
that we can be extremely proud of.
S P Setia has once again been recognised by the
International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI)
for its expertise in master planning. Our first
overseas venture, EcoLakes Vietnam emerged
runner-up in the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence
Award 2010 in Bali for Best Master Plan –
the third recognition from FIABCI International
in the master plan category. Setia Eco Park in
Shah Alam and Setia Eco Gardens in Johor Baru
received the honour in 2007 and 2009 respectively.
We are also back as Malaysia’s No.1 Property
Developer in The Edge Malaysia Top Property
Developers Awards 2010. This is the 5th time
that the Group has been ranked No.1, making
us Malaysia’s only property developer with
this achievement!
While success may sometimes cloud one’s vision,
our accolades keep us firmly grounded as we
continue to scale greater heights. We remain
steadfast in our brand promise to deliver not only
quality homes in well planned developments, but
those that are secure and sensitive towards the
environment. At the same time, we look forward to
growing the communities that we are involved in.
Whether its new resolutions or new plans,
I hope your new year will be as exciting as ours
and I wish you the best that life has to offer.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin
President & Chief Executive Officer
S P Setia Berhad
Contents
The Making
Of A Summer
Garden
Fashion
Spreads
Green School
In Bali
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S P SETIA BERHAD 19698-X
Setia Corporate Tower
5A, Jalan Setia Nusantara U13/17,
Setia Eco Park, Seksyen U13 ,
40170 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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Eco Tower@
Green Canopy
Nurturing
Tomorrow’s
Legends
Tantalizing
Saigon
Of Love,
Betrayal
And Dinner
Our Cover
Our cover juxtaposes
a sassy ensemble by
Khoon Hooi with the
avant-garde architecture
of Eco Tower, the
corporate headquarters
of S P Setia in Setia
Eco Park, Shah Alam.
Khoon Hooi and S P Setia
share a passion for
simple, modern design
using natural elements
perfectly attuned to
tropical living.

Green Fingers
The Making
Of A Summer Garden
A personal tour of Setia Eco Park with its CEO
Koe Peng Kang
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For a long time, civil engineer
and garden enthusiast Koe Peng
Kang was determined to make
a garden that would attract birds.
The opportunity finally came
in 2004 when he was appointed
CEO of Bandar Eco-Setia Sdn
Bhd, responsible for heading
the development of Setia Eco
Park. Remembering London’s
Regent’s Park where he had
spent many happy, youthful
summer days, he resolved
that the theme for his project
would be a summer garden.
Today, Setia Eco Park is one
of the Klang Valley’s most
desirable low-rise residential
estates. Driving round the
park’s many gardens in a golf
buggy, Koe hardly pauses to
draw breath. His delight in
his work and its results spills
out in a torrent of words and
it is impossible not to be
caught up in his enthusiasm.
Listening to him talk,
you quickly get the impression
that - though gardening was
not a passion he was born with
- it is something that he could
hardly escape - that, in fact,
he was ambushed by gardening.
He grew up in Penang near
the Waterfall Gardens, and
his father made him work in
the garden every Sunday.
He studied in England,
where his landlady was a keen
gardener. When at university
in Birmingham, in the winter
he helped out in a greenhouse.
And he has a sister in York
who is a gardener. Somewhere
along the way, Koe caught
the gardening bug.

Koe explains that the Setia Eco
Park masterplan was devised by
an external planner. However, it
fast becomes clear that the way it
has turned out is largely a tribute
to the team behind Setia Eco
Park. The masterplan showed
concrete drains and retention
ponds. Instead, these became
landscaped streams and lakes
where fish and waterfowl thrive
and whose banks are planted
with a myriad trees and shrubs
that attract butterflies and birds.
If you have read this far, by
now you could be forgiven for
thinking that the park’s human
inhabitants take second place
to the wildlife. You could not
be more wrong. It took
imagination and ingenuity
to create social spaces for the
residents as well. Each part
of the park has a children’s
playground, a gym area and
a barbeque area. Believing in
neighbourliness, the team has
also been careful to provide
serene spaces, like the wind
chime garden, where residents
can gather in the cool of the
evening to chit-chat and relax.
Meanwhile, an entrancing
series of themed gardens
has come into being:
Butterfly Creek, Swan Lake;
the Sunburst Garden (ablaze
with sunflowers and tropical
roses, and the perfect place
to watch the sun rise); the
Garden of Eight Fountains
(currently under construction);
and Springfield (a new garden
now at the design stage).
Another idea which
demonstrates the sheer creativity
of the team is the new dog park
– an area where residents can
allow their dogs to run and
play to their hearts’ content.
An enthusiasm for gardening
has even affected the design of
the houses. The latest houses do
not have the usual tiled roofs.
Instead they blossom into roof
gardens where you can take a
nap safe and secure. Another
feature of the roofs is buildingintegrated
photo-voltaic solar
panels, for S P Setia’s concern
for the environment extends to
a determination to minimise the
carbon footprint of the estate.
The park’s environment also
seems to have had quite an
impact on its residents, often
creating a change in attitude.
According to Koe, when
residents first saw ducks on
the lake, apparently you could
almost see their mouths watering
as they thought of dinner. But
when their kids started feeding
the ducks and giving them
names, all of a sudden everyone
began to think of them as
pets. Then again, landscaping
the verges of the road has
encouraged many residents to
beautify their own gardens,
which enhances the whole area.
In a quiet way, the park is
educational too. To take just
one example, paddy has
been planted in some of the
waterways, so children can see
where rice comes from. Now,
the kids regularly run out of
their houses to scare the
birds away.
Ultimately, the park’s success
has been greatly enhanced by
the passion that the Setia Eco
Park team brings to the project.
As we conclude our tour, Koe
remarks, “At first people said
the maintenance cost would be
too high. A fancy sports car
is high maintenance too, but
worth it – right? So is a pretty
garden.” And if you want to
check if he’s right, you have
only to look at the rate at which
the value of Setia Eco Park
property appreciates!
Setia Eco Park has won
the following awards:
FIABCI Malaysia
Property Awards
2006
• Best Master Plan
Development
FIABCI Prix d’
Excellence Award
2007
• World’s Best Master
Plan Development
Malaysia Landscape
Architecture
Awards 2009
Honour Award in
the Property Development
Category for Excellent
Landscape Planning
and Development
Malaysia Landscape
Awards
2009
• Property Developer
Awards in Landscape
Planning & Developments,
Large Scale Landscape
Planning & Design
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Eco Adventure
Life
Lessons
A little girl’s experience
at the Green School in Bali
The Green School in Bali is nothing if not
ambitious. Set in an eco-friendly campus
built mainly of bamboo (which is local,
natural and renewable), it aims to develop
responsible and green habits in young
people which will stay with them for life.
“An education at Green School,” says
its website, “is preparation for Green
Leadership of tomorrow. Our students
will be the confident generation that
wants to, and can, make a difference.
Green School aims to be the #1 model of
sustainability in education in the world.”
To find out how a green education
works in practice, we talked to
Farah Gloria Sutanto about what
her daughter Summer discovered
at Bali’s Green School.
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Why did you send your daughter
to the school?
I sent Summer to the Green School when she was four years old
because I thought it was time she got the chance to experience
nature and the outdoors – something she can rarely do here in
Jakarta. It was a five-day summer programme that focused
on fun experimental learning about nature.
What did Summer learn there?
The children were taught how worms help to fertilize the soil,
and were shown the different creatures that live in the area
– caterpillars, butterflies, hens, lizards and so on – and they
went to a small stream nearby and walked around barefoot
in the water.
Did Summer enjoy studying there?
It took a while for her to appreciate her surroundings. At first
she was put off by the lack of aircon, and squirmed when she
had to get her hands muddy. But when she saw how much the
other children were enjoying themselves, she began to have
fun too.
What did she enjoy most?
Being taught how to make puppets and kites using raw
materials from the surroundings. She also loved tasting all the
local food and snacks made from ingredients grown all around.
Photographs by
Farah Gloria Sutanto
and Leon Lim
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the
What did Summer find most surprising?
The most suprising was when she saw the restroom for the
first time. Their toilets are all eco-friendly. They do not use
water. They do have regular toilet seats, but the opening
actually leads to a container underneath which is lined with
plastic and filled with bamboo shavings. Amazingly, the
toilets were clean and did not have an unpleasant smell.
This is one of several ways the school conserves water.
What is the most important message
Summer got from her experience?
The school teaches its students that there are non-hazardous,
ecologically friendly ways of living. It teaches them the
importance of conservation, how to use renewable resources,
and alternatives to artificial or synthetic materials.
Has the experience made her more
environmentally conscious?
Yes, she now knows that much of the produce she finds in
supermarkets comes from fields or farms. She appreciates that
not all types of waste are the same: some are biodegradable,
and some are not. She throws away recyclable items in the
recycling bins. And she is always telling me not to throw
paper away without thinking!
There are lessons for us all in what Summer
learned, and perhaps the greatest is that we
all have the power to make a difference,
starting today.
So does the school make
the students better citizens?
The Green School makes the students better citizens by
showing them how their lives – their existence on earth –
is directly linked to the way they treat nature. How every
one of them, by making little changes in their daily habits,
can contribute to making sure that valuable resources still
exist for future generations.
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fashion spreads
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Romantic, capricious and
intensely feminine,
Khoon Hooi’s
creations combine
an edgy modernism with
instant appeal.
Here’s what he says
about his approach to
the world of fashion
…
A
Zest
For
What is your
trade mark design?
Modern and simple. My designs compliment
a woman’s form and bring out her confidence.
What are
you best known for?
Hand-made 3D textured designs.
What are your inspirations
in creating a collection?
Very wide – anything and everything!
My inspiration isn’t necessarily related to
fashion. I find inspiration in architecture,
painting, music, perfume, movies, and
even places I visit on my travels.
What are your favourite
fabrics and colours and why?
I prefer natural fibres like silk. People are
more conscious today that things natural
and organic are better for their health.
But I don’t forget synthetic fibres, which
are important for marketing purposes as
they’re more affordable. Colours are based
on the colour palette of my collection’s theme,
so they’re varied.
Are you influenced by
current trends or does
your design reflect your own
interpretation of what is current
and fashionable?
A mix of both. I need to be relevant to today’s
trends. I study global fashions then come up
with my own ideas about what my customers
will like.
Are you intimidated by
clients that dictate to you
what to design?
I believe I’m a good listener and I always
try to do my best for my clients. I’m not
intimidated by them but give them my
best advice.
Is there is a fashion icon
you look up to?
Coco Chanel. Her work was elegant
and timeless.
Is it difficult to
find well-trained staff?
Yes it is. Skills are a very important
factor and it’s not easy to find people
who are passionate about what they do.
I’m thankful that I have staff who are
really good at their jobs.
What quality do you need to
survive in the fashion world?
Passion. Without passion, design has no soul.
How stiff is competition
in the fashion industry here?
In every industry there will always be stiff
competition so I try to differentiate myself
from others. I’ve also now expanded my
business beyond Malaysia. Of course the
overseas market is even more challenging,
but if I want to be successful and recognized
globally, I have to work hard and take
some risks.
Where do you see yourself
in the next five years?
What I hope is that I’ll receive worldwide
recognition!
Style Meets Architecture
The curvy lines of the futuristic
Eco Tower, Setia Eco Park, Shah Alam,
make the perfect setting for Khoon Hooi’s
sensuous creations. Khoon Hooi prefers
natural fabrics for a healthy lifestyle,
making the environmentally-friendly
Eco Tower an ideal complement to
his design philosophy.

Wardrobe designer: Khoon Hooi
Shot on location: Setia Eco Tower

Wardrobe designer: Khoon Hooi
Shot on location: Setia Eco Tower

art and design
Eco
Tower
@
Green
Canopy
Cross ventilation further
reduces the interior temperature.
Shaded by the massive roof,
extensive glazing fills the
building with indirect natural
light and illuminates the tower
at a fraction of the cost of
electric light. But what users
of the Eco Tower seem to
appreciate most is the way
the huge windows of this cool
building bring the outdoors
indoors to connect them
with the natural world.
A single glance is enough to
tell you that this is no ordinary
tower block. Far from it! The
building that is home to Setia
Eco Park’s sales gallery and the
S P Setia corporate office is a
truly extraordinary structure
in an extraordinary location.
All in all, this is a tower with
a difference, as S P Setia’s
staff, visitors, customers and
their families have rapidly
discovered!
Part of the 9.37 acre Green
Canopy Lifestyle Biz-Park that
forms the focus of the Setia Eco
Park in Shah Alam, Selangor,
the Eco Tower is linked by a
network of verdant landscaped
footpaths and buggy tracks to
the Bee Hives neighbourhood
shops and the superb sports
facilities of the Canopy Club.
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Designed by Ar. Dr. Tan Loke
Mun of Archicentre Sdn Bhd,
the tower itself is an iconic
structure whose energy-efficient
and ecologically sustainable
design is inspired by lush rain
tree foliage. Its curving form is
capped by an overhanging roof
and embraced by a sinuous web
of struts and columns that cast
extravagant and cooling shadows
across the facade. The sense of
tranquility is accentuated by
both a sky garden and by the
way the tower blends in with
the adjacent structures in
the landscaped area of the
Green Canopy.
The 6m to 9m deep overhangs
of the reflective white metal
roof protect the internal spaces
from the heat and glare of direct
sunlight, and help minimize
the use of air-conditioning.
Meanwhile, the roof ’s
ventilation slots quickly draw
hot air from the void between
the ceiling and the roof.
The Eco Tower is the winner of
the Colourbond Award, PAM
Architectural Steel Awards 2009;
while Archicentre Sdn Bhd
received Honourable Mention
for Interior Design, PAM
Architectural Steel Awards 2009.

community
Dressed in black shorts and shirt, Han Jian
strides over to a sofa and makes himself
comfortable. But quickly his energy has
him leaning forward and talking in quiet
but urgent tones about the sport he loves.
His pleasure in the game is as evident as his
passion and he smiles a lot.
Han Jian has quite a track record. He’s a
former singles world champion. He coached
the Malaysian national team to victory in
the SEA Games and the Thomas World
Cup & World Cup. And he is the author of
one of the world’s best badminton books.
A Chinese national born in Liaoning in
1956, Han Jian is an unlikely champion.
For he only took up badminton at the age
of 16. (These days, most professionals
start at less than half that age.) Yet,
after eight years of grueling
training, his extraordinary mix
of skill and willpower carried him
to the top.
Nurturing
Tomorrow’s Legends
An interview with badminton star Han Jian
What does it take to train tomorrow’s stars?
First, the parents must be completely committed. Second, they must provide financial support –
the cost of training isn’t all that high, but there’s normally no sponsorship available. Third,
the kid must be totally dedicated – and, of course, have talent. Last, and most important,
there must be a good coach – and they’re few and far between!
Are parents willing to make that kind of commitment?
Rarely. Most parents would rather their child focus on school work. But there are exceptions –
like Soong Joo Ven for example. About five years ago, Soong’s father brought him to me and
insisted I coach him five days a week. Within three years he was the National Junior Circuit
Grand Prix Finals boys’ Under-12 singles and doubles champion. So his parents’ investment
paid off.
What was it like coaching the Malaysian
National Team?
It was an incredible experience. But there was always tremendous pressure
to achieve short term results. That can work, but it means concentrating on
the players’ physical fitness more than their skills development.
Today, he is Head Coach at the
Setia Badminton Academy, a post
he clearly relishes. Here, one of his
key roles is to groom tomorrow’s
legends. We asked him a
few questions.
What made you move to the Setia Badminton
Academy?
What I care about is building skills. And at the Setia Badminton Academy,
that’s exactly what I do. We coach youngsters from seven to 12 years old,
then our potential stars transfer to
the Bukit Jalil Sport School – the
first sport school in Malaysia.
We’ve sent about a dozen
hopefuls to BJSS over the last
ten years. – including Wong
Pei Tty, the doubles winner in
the 2009 SEA Games.
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Han Jian
Does the Setia Badminton Academy just coach
youngsters, or can anyone join?
Everyone’s welcome! We promote badminton as a healthy sport for all ages. Some of
the people I coach are over 60 years old! We have centres in Subang Jaya and Klang
as well as here in Setia Alam. In all, we’re currently training about 300 players.
What’s the difference between coaching youngsters
and coaching older players?
Youngsters learn by seeing. It’s no good trying to teach them theory. But older
players can learn a lot from theory.
Known for his cool and steady style,
in China Han Jian is nicknamed “sticky candy”
( 牛 皮 糖 ), owing to his signature tactic of using long
rallies to pressurize opponents into making errors.
His accomplishments include winning the following:
1984
Dutch Open
1985
World
Championships
(Calgary)
1982
Asian Games
(New Delhi)
1980
Asian Badminton
Championship
(Bangkok)
1983
World Cup
(Kuala Lumpur)
1989
Head Coach
of Malaysian
National Team
Why do you think Asians dominate badminton?
Asians are not the tallest or strongest people in the world. What Asians have
is agility, skill and stamina. And in badminton that’s what you need to win.
Height and brute strength are no advantage.
On a personal note, how do you like living in Malaysia?
I love it. Badminton’s popular here, so everyone knows me. The people are friendly
and the quality of life’s great. I can get a fabulous meal at a classy restaurant, but
I can also get fantastic food for a few ringgit at a hawker stall. And the variety’s
amazing. Fried kuey teow and durian are two of my favorites.
1985
Swedish
Open
1983
China’s National
Games
1983
International
Badminton SuperStar
(HongKong)
1984
World Cup
( Jakarta)
1985
Indonesian
Open
1985
World Grand
Prix Finals
(Tokyo, Japan)
1983
Japan Open
Though Han Jian is rightly proud of his achievements, as a coach he constantly
stresses that he’s always learning. And it’s easy to see that if he ever felt he’d
stopped learning he’d know that it was also time to stop teaching.
Han Jian took up coaching in 1989 and was
chief coach of the Badminton Academy of Malaysia
from 1993 to 1996. He joined the Setia Badminton
Academy in 2002.
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travel
Tantalizing
Saigon
The tenth longest-running Broadway
musical in musical theatre history is
Miss Saigon. A doomed romance of an
Asian woman abandoned by her American
lover, the story somehow conjures up the
unending love-affair between east and
west that makes the pull of Vietnam’s
largest city so compelling. These days,
however, there is usually a happier ending!
Saigon. The name alone evokes a
thousand images. Graceful French
colonial architecture, soaring modern
tower blocks, streets thronging with
motorbikes (four million of them),
walkways teeming with people, hawker
stalls, mouldering wooden back-alleys,
intricate temples, exotic women, exotic
merchandise, life lived in the fast lane.
Known since 1976 as Ho Chi Minh
City, Saigon is a mecca for shoppers
and gourmets. But while there are plenty
of designer boutiques and high-end
restaurants, what makes Saigon unique
is its swarming traditional markets and
authentic local food.
Morning is the time to visit the intriguing
sidewalk and alley markets, where some
of the vendors have roofed stalls but many
just sit on stools and display their goods
on trays. Of the larger traditional markets,
two of the best – housed in huge buildings
– are Ben Thanh and Binh Tay.
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Ben Thanh, whose clock tower is a
symbol of Saigon, is the most famous
and one of the oldest. Here you will find
several hundred tiny stalls laden with an
almost infinite range of goods. But you
will have to fight your way through
the crowds (one Vietnamese composer
remarked, “Life is as busy as Ben Thanh
Market”) and would be well advised to
haggle! After dusk, head for the night
markets held the east and west gates.
Binh Tay Market is larger still,
with some 2,600 shops and stalls
covering two hectares. Underrated
compared with Ben Thanh, Binh Tay
sells everything from spices to silks,
and from Chinese medicines to
strange kinds of fermented fish.
For the avid shopper, there are also the
city’s many shopping streets, often known
by the type of merchandise they sell:
streets like Fashion Street, Antique
Street, Handicraft Street and
Oriental Medicine Street.
To ensure you do not literally shop till
you drop, take a break at one of the city’s
fabulous coffee shops. After Brazil,
Vietnam is the world’s largest exporter
of coffee, and though cappuccino,
espresso and filter coffee are all widely
available, most locals prefer their coffee
sweet and strong.
Photos by
photolibrary.com
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This is a city where food-lovers are
spoilt for choice, for Saigon offers the
country’s largest variety of Vietnamese
and international food. Not surprisingly,
the local food often betrays a strong
French influence, and the bakeries in
particular offer the most irresistible
baguettes filled with cheese,
meat or onions.
Admittedly, as the city becomes more
cosmopolitan, authentic local food is
harder to find. But it is worth the effort,
and you should not miss either the
tantalizing selection of beef dishes or
the Vietnamese pancakes filled with a
mouth-watering combination of shrimps,
meat and bean sprouts. Something of a
tourist trap, but still a place you have to
go is the Ngon Restaurant where you
can watch the spectacular water puppet
show while sampling local specialities.
Yes, the name Saigon conjures up a
thousand images, and some of the
most memorable you will carry home
with you are of shopping and eating!
The Best of Both Worlds
When you hear the name Saigon, one
image that probably does not spring to
mind is an image of tranquility. Yet,
move a little way out of the city and
you can find that too.
These days, anyone thinking of investing
in property near Saigon should take a look
at EcoLakes @ My Phuoc. Strategically
located within the 3,700ha My Phuoc
Industrial Park (MPIP) just 40km to the
north of the city centre, EcoLakes is a
haven of tranquility for those searching
for a lifestyle that is relaxed yet within
striking distance of Saigon’s pulsating heart.
A 226-hectare integrated development,
EcoLakes is Vietnam’s first township to
be created as an eco-sanctuary, where
the buildings blend into the natural
environment, preserving the ecological
balance and ensuring long term
sustainability.
As its name suggests, EcoLakes also
features soothing expanses of water and
provides a healthy living environment
for residents, while at the heart of the
development a vibrant town centre is
arising to serve the needs of the whole
of the MPIP.
In 2010, EcoLakes @ My Phuoc has
achieved the following accolades:
• Winner in the 5 Star – Best
Development in Vietnam category,
Asia Pacific Property Awards
• First runner up in the Best Master Plan
category, FIABCI Prix d’Excellence
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food outtake
Of L ve,
Betrayal
And Dinner
Once upon a time, long long
ago, a beautiful Eurasian girl
called Martina Rozells won the
heart of an English adventurer,
Captain Francis Light. Nobody
knows quite who Martina
was – some say she was the
adopted daughter of the
Sultan of Kedah. But Light’s
identity is famous, for he was
the man who founded the port
settlement of Penang. Along
the way, he also acquired an
immense pepper estate on the
island, which he named Suffolk
after his birthplace in England,
and which he bequeathed to
his beloved Martina in his Will.
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Copyright pictures courtesy of
Badan Warisan Malaysia

But she never got it. For Light’s
executors betrayed his trust,
cheated her out of her
inheritance, and sold it instead
to one William Phillips,
the man who later became
Penang’s first British Governor.
And it was probably Phillips
who built the superb classical
mansion known as Suffolk
House that still stands there
to this day – a vision of majestic
arcades, graceful colonnades
and shady verandas.
Suffolk House was the
first mansion ever built in
Malaysia, and one of the
finest. For decades it had a
glittering career as the home
of successive British Governors.
But eventually it fell on hard
times. By the 1960s it was
sadly dilapidated and in 1974
it was finally abandoned.
Recently, however, after decades
of neglect, a UNESCO
award-winning restoration
returned the mansion to
its former glory. It was a
breathtaking achievement,
for by the time it started the
house was collapsing and
there was even a tree
growing up the stairwell!
Today, you can visit the house,
soak up its unique atmosphere,
and wander round rooms
lovingly refurnished with
original Anglo-Indian antiques.
As you do so, it is not hard to
imagine the carriages drawing
up at the entrance, the hearty
dinner conversations echoing
round the Marble Hall, or the
balls held in the lofty Ballroom
where sparkling mirrors
reflected the dancers twirling
under twinkling chandeliers
while the band played on
the broad verandas.
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The Suffolk House restaurant is
run by the same establishment
as operate some of the best
restaurants in Penang – such
as Thirty Two at The Mansion,
Bagan, and Beach Blanket
Babylon – and the standards
are of the highest.
Suffolk House, with its themed
heritage garden stretching
down to the Air Itam River,
can also be hired as a beautiful
and glamorous venue for
functions and events.
Copyright pictures courtesy of
Badan Warisan Malaysia
Suffolk House is open every day
10.00am to 6.00pm.
The restaurant serves lunch
from 12.00noon to 2.30pm,
afternoon tea from 2.30pm to 5.30pm and
dinner from 7pm to 11pm.
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Better still, you can treat
yourself to a taste of life in the
mansion by savouring lunch,
afternoon tea or dinner at
the Suffolk House restaurant.
Housed in a handsome and
airy suite of rooms overlooking
the garden, the restaurant
offers a leisurely fine dining
experience that blends
sophisticated Western cuisine
with subtle Asian accents.
Afternoon tea, however,
remains a quintessentially
English affair, complete
with cucumber sandwiches,
scones and cake plus a
choice of teas.
The ambience of the great
mansion is perfect for parties
and weddings, while for
business, what setting could
be more auspicious than
the place where, it seems,
Sir Stamford Raffles first
discussed the founding
of Singapore?
200 years young, Suffolk House
is now enjoying a new lease
of life. Once the scene of
love and betrayal, its aura
of romance still remains
undimmed and irresistible.
.
Winner of the Award of Distinction in the
2008 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards
for Culture Heritage Conservation
Managed by Badan Warisan Heritage
Services Sdn Bhd
250, Jalan Air Itam, 10460 Penang
(next to the Malaysian-German Society)
Tel: +6 (0)4 228 1109
Email: info@suffolkhouse.com.my
Website: www.suffolkhouse.com.my
Restaurant : +6 (0)4 228 3930