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Three Days of Fascinating Events

Saturday 13th July 2024

Isles of Ink Art Exhibition

Exhibition from 13th July to 31st July 2024 , State Legislative Assembly Building

Patrons' Preview

10.30am

Arrival of guests at the State Assembly Building and preview with  Lee Khai

Official Opening by the Speaker of the State Assembly

11.30am

Speech by Dato' Law Choo Kiang, Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly

Patrons' Lunch at Jen Hotel

1.00pm

Michael & Saniza Yong-Haron, Kwok Kian Chow, Lee Khai and artist Chua Say Hua to present talks about the artworks and connecting Penang to the global artworld.


Matinee screening: Lim Boon Keng the Musical

A Movie Screening with high definition projection and enhanced sound system

Arrival of Guests at Jen Hotel Grand Ballroom

2.30pm

Please arrive early before the show starts to avoid interrupting the movie.

Clement Liang, founding member, Wu Lien-teh Society

2.50pm

Talk about Wu lien-teh and his close collaboration with Dr Lim Boon Keng

Alex Tan Tiong Hee

3.00pm

Presents a short story of Dr Lim Boon Keng's “China Journey”

Desmond Moey

3.20pm

The making of Lim Boon Keng the Musical

Q&A

3.40pm

Panel

Tea Break

3.50pm

Pastries from the Shangri-la pastry kitchen

Show Begins

4.15pm

Lim Boon Keng the Musical by Stella Kon, the great granddaughter of Lim Boon Keng and most noted for her award winning, Emily on Emerald Hill. 

Concurrent event: Special Guided Tour & Durian Party

3.00-7.00pm

Visit to the Peranakan Museum,  Clan Jetty, Hawker Centre for tea followed by Durian Party (proposed itinerary)


Evening screening: Lim Boon Keng The Musical

A Movie Screening with high definition projection and enhanced sound system

Event is moved to Sunday

7.00pm

Combined with the Penang-Singapore people-to-people friendship dinner

Dr Poh Soo Kai's Message

Dr Poh Soo Kai and Juliet's specially recorded message
Watch

Lim Boon Keng the Musical Booklet

Download the show booklet

Premiered in Singapore in October 2019, this show is produced by Musical Theatre Ltd. based on Stella Kon's book on her great grandfather Dr. Lim Boon Keng. 


Stella Kon and MTL have graciously allowed the CWC to screen the movie at our event. 

Download PDF

Art & Architecture : The Malayan Spirit by Tay Kheng Soon

Read article

Sunday 14th July

Launch of Musings by George Yeo, Penang, Jen Hotel

Penang joins the growing number of cities to launch Musings. Co-hosted by the Penang Institute.

Arrival of guests & Book Signing

10.30am

Coffee & tea and light refreshments

Speech by Chief Minister

11.15am

YAB Chief Minister Tuan Chow Kon Yeow presents a short speech and unveils the book

George Yeo Speech

11.45am

Q&A

12.30pm

Moderated by Ooi Geok Ling & Penang Institute 

Presentation of Musings book-set to the Chief Minister

Invitation Lunch

1.00pm

Lunch for invited guests


CWC Planning Forum, Jen Hotel

Session 1

Winfred Khoo

2.05pm

Overview and objective of Planning Forum and the proposed lists of CWC projects

Discussion of 3 proposed CWC projects

2.25pm

Penang Art District (Lee Khai), Penang Integrative Medicine Centre (Winfred Khoo) and Gunung Padang Pyramids Archaeology (Prof Danny Hilman Natawidjaja) 

Tea Break

3.15pm

Co-Innovation University in Hida, Japan

4.00pm

Project Associate Professor Hiro Saito recounting his big decision to leave a safe job to start this new university.

Synopsis 

During the pandemic, my family and I decided to relocate to rural Japan to be in touch with nature and pursue a holistic way of living.  I then stumbled upon the “Co-Innovation University (CoIU)” project in rural Japan that aspired to help create a new civilization that would enable the inhabitants of different worlds to not only peacefully coexist but also... Read more

Art and Architecture in Asia by Tay Kheng Soon

4.15pm

Rethinking art and architecture from an Asian perspective - ARCHITECTURE IN ASIA 

Synopsis 

The world is shifting East so must Architecture. The new Architecture has to be based on a new Asian Civilisational Order is in the making. This means a form of living: an interdependent network of big cities, small towns and Rubanised village economies. De-humanisation will be replaced by re-humanisation. Humanised jobs will replace jobs taken away by automation.  

Art and Architecture in Asia 2 by Kwok Kian Chow

4.30pm

What does a "commonwealth of world Chinatowns" art museum look like?

Synopsis

The goal of the CWC is to bring Chinatowns from around the world closer together. Despite being inspired by Chinatowns, the organization is not limited to only Chinese cultures and traditions. Chinatowns are transnational and intercultural spaces with cultural connections to localities, states, and both local and Chinese traditions on a global or diasporic scale. Read more.

Panel discussion

4.45pm

Reconceptualizing the university for  global collaborative initiatives from an Asian perspective.

Why Commonwealth of World Chinatowns? 

Tay Kheng Soon, Kwok Kian Chow, Hiro Saito,  & George Yeo 

End of Day 1 Planning Forum

6.00pm

Cocktails & Dinner Reception

In honour of the close friendship of the peoples of Penang and Singapore

Arrival of guest, Jen Hotel Grand Ballroom

6.05pm

Light refreshments and drinks served

Desmond Moey

7.00pm

The making of Lim Boon Keng the Musical

Cultural Dances

7.10pm

By the Sayang Sayang Dance Troupe, a Nyonya Dance Performance

followed by Javanese Dance troupe performing an ancient traditional Yogyakarta style Javanese dance

Dr Poh Soo Kai

7.30pm

Lim Boon Keng's grand-son-in-law and Tan Kah Kee's grandson (Recorded video message)

Datuk Lim Chien Aun

7.40pm

Recalls his experience as son of Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu  in Singapore. 

Recollection by George Yeo

7.45pm

Visiting Penang with Lee Kuan Yew  

YAB Chief Minister Tuan Chow Kon Yeow

8.00pm

A short welcome address

Dinner is served

8.10pm

Chinese Course Dinner individually plated and served

Clement Liang - founding member, Wu Lien-teh Society

8.20pm

A short presentation on Dr Lim Boon Keng and Dr Wu Lien-teh's collaborations in Penang, Singapore and China  

Alex Tan Tiong Hee

8.30pm

Dr Lim Boon Keng and the Overseas Chinese Association: A Traumatic Case of Extortion of $50 Million Dollars by the Japanese Military Government During World War IIi

The Show Begins

8.55pm

Lim Boon Keng the Musical by Stella Kon, the great granddaughter of Lim Boon Keng and most noted for her award winning, Emily on Emerald Hill. 

Monday 15th July

CWC Planning Forum, Jen Hotel

Session 2

Introduction to Day 2

8.00am

Winfred Khoo to present a short overview of Day 2

John L. Petersen

8.15am

The Future of Humanity and the Importance of Art & Science in Consciousness Evolution

Prof. Gerald Pollack

8.45am

Revolutionary Science: Why Funding is Hard to Get? The Institute for Venture Science

Panel Q & A

9.45am

John Petersen and Prof. Gerald Pollack take questions

Tea Break

10.15am

Integrative Medicine and Threats to Public Health The way ahead to Wellness

10.45am

Prof Ian Brighthope and Dr Ron Ehrlich

Dr Ron Ehrlich: Transforming Healthcare & the Workplace: Integrative Approaches for a Healthier Future

Revolutionary Science Solutions: Creative innovations & Discoveries

11.15am

New forms of research collaboration and funding through interdisciplinary approaches - Prof Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, Dr Ron Ehrlich and Geoff Smith

Panel Discussion

11.45am

Prof Ian Brighthope,  Dr Peter Eng,(Melbourne), Dr Ron Erhlich (Sydney), Dr Emira Oepangat, Dr Ian Lee (Singapore),   Dr Erwin Kay (Singapore), Geoff Smith (Singapore) and George Yeo (Singapore)

Lunch

1.00pm

Comments by George Yeo

1.20pm

Art, science, history and geopolitics. The impact on civilizations past, present and future from a Southeast Asian perspective. CWC Congress 2025. 

Voyages: Cheng Ho 1421

2.00pm

Ian Hudson of the 1421 Foundation presents new evidence supporting Gavin Menzies' blockbuster books on the voyages of Admiral Cheng Ho around the world.

Voyages: Young Cosmonauts School

2.15pm

Timofey Egorov, Leading Specialist Cosmonaut Trainer at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre. Why being outdoors, physical activities, good natural food and play is important for space travel. 

Voyages: Q & A

2.30pm

Timofey Egorov & Ian Hudson to take questions 

Voyages: Young Cosmonauts School

2.45pm

Timofey Egorov, Leading Specialist Cosmonaut Trainer at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre. Why being outdoors, physical activities, good natural food and play is important for space travel. 

Tea Break

3.00pm

Media: The Role of News Media - The Edge, from founding to premier busines

3.20pm

Lim Siang Jin on the experience of The Edge Media Group

Media: Starting up Channel Newsasia competing with the Western News Corp

Programme Changed

Woon Tai Ho regrets that he is unable to attend CWC for reasons beyond his control. Instead Martino Tan the Managing Editor of Mothership will take his slot. For Tai Ho's written presentation please read here. 


Media: Starting up Mothership, a youth media platform in Singapore

3.40pm

Martino Tan on his journey of co-founding Mothership and how Mothership engages with young people on news. 

The New University Concept & Supranational Funding - panel discussion

4.00pm

What are the key elements for a new global collaborative university? 

How do we fund cross border projects through collaborative transnational philanthropy? An outline from the Asian Dialogue Society.

Roundtable discussion with all participants.

Q&A, Summing up & Resolutions

5.00pm

The next steps forward

End of the Inaugural Planning Forum of the CWC

6.00pm

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Check out the programme page for all the activities at the Commonwealth of World Chinatowns event in Penang

Preparatory visit to the Chief Minister and The State Legislative Assembly of Penang by our participants 24th May 2024

At he Penang Chef Minister's Office

After briefing the Penang Chief Minister at his office

At the Penang Chief Minister's Office

From Left: Dato' Cheok Lay Leng, Kwok Kian Chow, Lee Khai, Winfred Khoo, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Woon Tai Ho, Loh Lean Chooi and Prof. Emeritus Yuen Kah Hay 

At the Penang State Legislative Assembly

Kian Chow, Lee Khai and Tai Ho

At the Penang Legislative Assembly

Coffee with the Penang Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, Dato Law Choo Kiang

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Participation in the 3-day CWC Events and Planning Forum is by invitation.  

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Keynote Speeches

George Yeo

John L. Petersen

John L. Petersen

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs

Launch of Musings Book Series

Planning Forum overview and summary



Synopsis

John L. Petersen

John L. Petersen

John L. Petersen

Futurist - The Future of Humanity and the Importance of Art & Science in Consciousness Evolution

Founder, The Arlington Institute 


Synopsis

Prof Gerald H. Pollack

Prof Gerald H. Pollack

Prof Gerald H. Pollack

Revolutionary Science: Why Funding is Hard to Get? The Institute of Venture Science and why there is a dearth of world changing technologies in the last century.

Synopsis

Timofey Egorov

Prof Gerald H. Pollack

Prof Gerald H. Pollack

Leading Cosmonaut Trainer, Timofey, briefly explains the Young Cosmonauts School and the concept of the new Russian Cosmism. 

Synopsis

Synopses: Short Clips

George Yeo

Post event recording will be uploaded soon

Predicting the Near Future in Extraordinary Times

The next 3 years will see deep fundamental changes in human civilization. 


Art can help us to see the future. If you know how, by observing trends in modern art, you can tell what the near future heralds. 


Breakthroughs in science is coming. Exponential change, unlike what we have seen before is a result of transition in expanded human consciousness.  


The Solar System's journey in the Milky Way galaxy following natural long cycles measured in thousands of years ushers in these changes. John, like an ancient Tao master, with modern techniques to gaze at the unseen universe forecasts world changing events.  

About John Petersen

Water Research for Revolutionary Breakthroughs

Breakthroughs in science is rare. Water research holds great promises and yet is not well funded. This short clip explains the reasons for a dearth in revolutionary technologies.  


For a longer synopsis click the button below. Prof. Pollack will be discussing these and more on Monday, 15th July.

About Pollack

Young Cosmonauts School and the New Russian Cosmism

The Young Cosmonauts School is co-organized by the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre and the Association for the Ecology of the Unknown. 

Aerospace science is one of the necessary underpinnings of the knowledge to go into space. Just as important is the ethics that undergirds this science which was articulated by the founders of Russian space travel and rocketry. Updated today as the new Russian Cosmism. 

About YCS

At this Planning Forum

Planning for CWC Congress July 2025

Bringing individuals from Southeast Asia and the world to explore art, culture, history, science, medicine and health. 


Encouraging those who can to donate and invest in the new paradigm and discoveries. A call to philanthropists. 

Reconceptualizing the university

Is there a better way for global cooperation to advance human knowledge by reconceptualizing the university?

Supranational Funding Structure

How do you donate to cross border global cooperation for art projects and revolutionary scientific research?  

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