Historical Consultations

Professional Historical Advisory

I offer comprehensive historical consultations based on years of research experience and museum-conservation practice. My specialization covers Malaysian history, heritage architecture and cultural heritage from medieval times to the present.

Consultation Scope

Historical Research

I conduct detailed archival and bibliographic research in:

History of castles and heritage buildings
Genealogy of noble and royal families
Development of cities and regions
Social and economic history
Cultural and religious traditions

Architectural Expertise

Analysis and evaluation of architectural heritage in historical context:

Stylistic periodization
Analysis of architectural transformations
Authenticity assessment of elements
Conservation recommendations
Building historical documentation

Museum Advisory

Support for museums and cultural institutions:

Historical exhibition concepts
Content verification
Educational materials development
Guide training
Exhibit acquisition consultations

Research Projects

Participation in scientific and research projects:

Academic and cultural grants
International projects
Interdisciplinary research
Heritage digitization
Academic publications

Clients and Collaboration

Museums and Cultural Institutions

Castle and palace museums
Regional and local museums
Cultural and art centers
Libraries and archives
Cultural foundations

Publishers and Media

Academic publishers
Historical journals
Documentary productions
Online portals
Travel guides

Public Institutions

Heritage conservation offices
Local governments
Tourism organizations
Universities
Research institutes

Private Clients

Heritage property owners
Genealogists and heraldry experts
Collectors
Heritage investors
Architectural firms

Working Methods

Archival Research

Systematic search of state, church and private archives for historical sources. Utilizing both traditional methods and modern databases.

Iconographic Analysis

Study of historical graphic representations, maps, plans and photographs. Special attention to analysis of architectural transformations over time.

Field Research

On-site inspections of heritage buildings with photographic and measurement documentation. In-situ analysis of architectural details and transformation traces.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Cooperation with architects, conservators, archaeologists and other specialists to obtain comprehensive understanding of research subjects.

Example Projects

Royal Castle Monograph

Comprehensive historical documentation for new permanent exhibition. Archival research, iconographic analysis and collaboration with curatorial team.

Duration: 8 months Scope: 500 pages documentation

Baroque Castle Expertise

Historical and architectural analysis of 17th century castle for conservation purposes. Determination of original layout and transformations.

Duration: 4 months Scope: Report with recommendations

Historical Exhibition Script

Development of academic concept for regional history exhibition. Exhibit selection, texts and multimedia implementation consultations.

Duration: 6 months Scope: Permanent exhibition

Specialization Areas

Medieval Architecture

Castles, churches and fortifications from 10th to 15th century

Colonial Architecture

British, Dutch and Portuguese influences in Malaysian buildings

Regional History

History of Sarawak, Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia

Royal Genealogy

Malaysian royal families and nobility, heraldry

Material Culture

Interior furnishings, artistic craftsmanship

Religious History

Islamic, Buddhist and Christian heritage in Malaysia

Service Information

Duration:

From 2 weeks to 12 months

Collaboration format:

Online consultations, in-person meetings, field research

Languages:

English, Malay, Chinese

Rates:

Consultations: RM150/hour
Archival research: RM200/day
Expertise reports: from RM2000
Long-term projects: negotiable

Request Consultation

Contact me to discuss project details and receive a quote.

+60168991395

[email protected]

Qualifications

PhD in History (University of Malaya)
15+ years experience
Member of MAHS and ICOMOS
Author of 50+ publications
Collaboration with 20+ museums

Selected Publications

"Castles of Sarawak"

Monograph, 2023

"Colonial Architecture"

Article, Historical Journal, 2022

"Heritage Catalogue"

Co-author, 2021