The awards were started in november 2004, had received 15 nominations from the public' Those nominat

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The awards were started in november 2004, had
received 15 nominations from the public. Those
nominated were experts in various fields such as
visual arts, traditional crafts, culinary skills,
martial arts, literature and performing
arts. The award, sponsored by HSBC Bank Malaysia
Bhd, came with a plaque, a certificate and RM2000
per year for the rest of the recipient's
life. The panel of judges, chaired by former
Federal Court judge Tan Sri Chang Min Tat.
Living Heritage Treasures of Penang Awards 2005
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Living Heritage Treasures of Penang Awards 2005
Living
Persons who embody or who have, in the highest
degree, the skills techniques necessary for the
production of certain aspects of Penang culture,
the life of our people and the continued
existence of our cultural heritage.
Heritage
Treasures
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Living Heritage Treasures of Penang Awards 2005
The Award Winner for 2005 are
Chuah Thean Teng (91 Years Old) The father
master of Malaysian batik painting
A Master and a Pioneer. The first artist to adapt
the ancient craft of batik wax dying into a
medium of fine art
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Living Heritage Treasures of Penang Awards 2005
Mr. Lim Bian Yam chef extraordinaire maestro of
floral arrangement author instructor promoter
pioneer innovator editor
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Living Heritage Treasures of Penang Awards 2005
Mr. Mohd Bahroodin a teacher a performer a
choreographer a producer a cultural expert
advisor a story-teller most importantly,
a tireless, lifelong promoter of local
performing arts.
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