Sebelum: Crown and Currency of the Malay World

Penang Hidden Gems looks at the material culture, ceremonial traditions and trading networks of the Malay world. The talks cover the destar, tanjak and tengkolok headpieces, and the history of tin ring currency and early trade, with speakers Dr Nazirul Hazim A. Khalim of Monash University Malaysia and author Zukarnine Shah Zainal Abidin. The programme also has a mini exhibition, performances and demonstrations. It is a Penang Hidden Gems lecture and a GTLF Fringe Partner programme.

RM45 per person, 30 places. Places may be limited, so check availability on the organiser's page. The end time isn't stated.

Details from the organiser's event page (5 Nov 2026).