Bring Out The Champagne Folks, The Coliseum Is Safe!!
It is a happy ending for the Coliseum Cinema saga after the government bowed to public opinion and reversed its decision to acquire the city's 86-year-old historical landmark.
This story was told Tuesday by Badan Warisan Malaysia executive director Elizabeth Cardosa. She said the decision was conveyed by Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim during a meeting Tuesday between him and the property's owner Dr Chua Seong Siew.
"We are gratified that the meeting between the minister and Dr Chua has resulted in this amicable outcome, allowing the cinema to retain its original function.
"We are sure the Malaysian public who have supported this living heritage site will be pleased with this outcome and we hope the Coliseum Cinema will long continue to serve the community," she said in a statement.
The Coliseum Cinema at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman was built in 1920-1921 by the Chua family, at that time led by Chua Cheng Bok.
The building was one of the earliest cinemas in Kuala Lumpur and has been continuously operated as a cinema hall, with only a break during the Japanese occupation during World War II.
Earlier related posts:
1) Retain Coliseum Cinema As Living Heritage - Badan Warisan Malaysia.
2) Acquiring The Coliseum Cinema - Rais Explains.
This story was told Tuesday by Badan Warisan Malaysia executive director Elizabeth Cardosa. She said the decision was conveyed by Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim during a meeting Tuesday between him and the property's owner Dr Chua Seong Siew.
"We are gratified that the meeting between the minister and Dr Chua has resulted in this amicable outcome, allowing the cinema to retain its original function.
"We are sure the Malaysian public who have supported this living heritage site will be pleased with this outcome and we hope the Coliseum Cinema will long continue to serve the community," she said in a statement.
The Coliseum Cinema at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman was built in 1920-1921 by the Chua family, at that time led by Chua Cheng Bok.
The building was one of the earliest cinemas in Kuala Lumpur and has been continuously operated as a cinema hall, with only a break during the Japanese occupation during World War II.
Earlier related posts:
1) Retain Coliseum Cinema As Living Heritage - Badan Warisan Malaysia.
2) Acquiring The Coliseum Cinema - Rais Explains.
posted by The Malaysian. at 8/15/2006 11:18:00 PM
2 Comments:
That's the first piece good news in a long,long time ........Cheers merry citizens of Malaysia !
And to all those who had a 'no-matter how small' part in reversing the innitial decision I say KUDOS !!
"HAPPY MERDEKA" !
Many I'm sure share your sentiments shanghaistephen.
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