The oldest kopitiams in Malaysia often have history tracing back to the early 1900s as the Hainanese Chinese community first migrated to the country. However, due to rising the change in consumer expectations and lack of support from descendants, many traditional kopitiams face the threat of closure or modernization once the aging owners retire. This means the rich history and heritage of traditional kopitiams will be lost, such as its unique atmosphere created from their collection of antique furniture and traditional ways of preparing local cuisine. 

This project aims to raise awareness in and of the importance of preserving the vanishing Malaysian traditional kopitiam culture and historical narratives. We strive to educate youths through engaging activities that document and share traditional kopitiam culture of Malaysia through creative works.

This project will include producing a small scale kopitaim display with information on the funiture and food found in traditional kopitiams with a booklet that details the history of tradtional kopitams as well as a 3D sticker play scene set that lets the users decorate their own vision of a traditonal kopitiam. These items will be used in workshops held in participating schools and public libraries to directly engage with primary and secondary students.

We will also utilising social media as a digital archive and platform and engage the public on tradtional kopitiams. This includes filming and producing a short documentary on the traditional koptiams in selangors.