GEORGE TOWN'S ACHEEN STREET

MALAY MOSQUE

REVITALISATION PROPOSAL

P H T G R O U P P r e s e n t a ti o n 7 F e b 2 0 1 2

The case is intended solely as a vehicle for classroom discussion

Public Policy & Management classCarnegie Mellon University – Adelaide

Jan 2012

IN THIS PRESENTATION

1. INTRODUCTION

2. ABOUT WAFQ

3. REVITALIZATION PROPOSAL

4. Q&A

PHT

VILLAGERS

MAIPP

The GOV

UMNO

DevelopersTourists

GEORGE TOWN'S ACHEEN STREET MALAY MOSQUE

Acheen Street Malay Mosque- WAQF

• Waqf means no man can own it as it belongs to God

WAQF

WAQF

THE VIDEO

• Thus it should only be used:① For public ② Pursuant to will of Grantor/Benefactor

Support masjid activity service③ Help the poor

• Heir opinion should take into consideration

OUR PROPOSAL

Increasing the numbers of the qariah (mosque community)

COMMON OBJECTIVES

Center of education and TradeMore space for community

Religious + Culture historical center of learning Major cultural tourism attractionRevitalizing by promoting Traditional activities

Approaching

3744158351_6c2684e363 Reserving all

Improving the living standards and lifestyle of villagers

Reviving Acheen Street's historical role

Conserving the cultural heritage of Acheen Street's + revitalizing its economy

SOLUTIONS • Preservation: Malay Mosque – Burial Ground – ALL surrounding structures

• Retention and RESTORATION (no demolition) All heritage building within

waqf zone

• Acquisition of additional Heritage buildings

• Acquisition of vacant sites (no inside the property)

• Creation visitor facilities (Museum, historical galleries, visitor center and

public toilets)

• Infrastructure Improvement

• New management Commite

SOLUTIONS • Preservation of local culture, traditional buildings and muslim ancestors place

• New high added value to the zone

• Facilities will attract more and more visitors (that means $ for the

community)

• Management commite. Future continuous development

TRADING RING

Malay Mosque, burial ground

Bungalows16 Shops

Creations

Museum

WAQF

Vacant site

Apartment Complex

Terima Kasih Cảm ơn Gracias Thank you!

The case is intended solely as a vehicle for classroom discussionVideo source: http://www.huephase.com/animation_vid_waqf.html

Picture credits: The Waqf logo is from Waqf Trust Services Ltd (Waqf), other pictures: Unknown authors on Google Images, thank you.

GROUP MEMBERS:

DO THI THIEN-HUONG

JOSIAH VINCENT

ELPI NAZMUZZAMAN

DANIEL DEL DUCA

Q&A