Cee Jay

Cee Jay

Founder and writer of heritasian.com, a website dedicated to historical travel and heritage. My background includes a diverse range of experiences, from hospitality and sales to writing and editing. Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand for the past 20 years. My mixed British and Straits Chinese heritage, has shaped my understanding of culture and history, which informs my writing.
Seven Terraces George Town: A corridor with patterned tile floor and arched doorways.

Seven Terraces George Town Hotel Review

Discover the timeless elegance of Seven Terraces, a stunning restoration of 19th-century Anglo-Chinese houses in Georgetown. This heritage hotel offers luxurious suites, authentic Peranakan antiques, and the renowned Kebaya Dining Room, providing an immersive experience into Penang’s rich cultural history.

Dark, oily figure of an orang minyak in a lush jungle setting.

The Orang Minyak | The Oily Man of Malaysia

The Orang Minyak, or "Oily Man," is a notorious figure in Malay folklore. Covered in slippery black grease to evade capture, this supernatural predator stalks the night, targeting young women and symbolizing a terrifying blend of black magic and moral panic.

Ornate dark wood daybed with marble cushion in a room at the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel.

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel Review

Step back in time at The Blue Mansion in Penang, a masterfully restored 19th-century courtyard house. Renowned for its distinctive indigo walls and intricate Peranakan craftsmanship, this architectural gem offers a window into the opulent lifestyle of legendary tycoon Cheong Fatt Tze.

Stamford Raffles' study: antique maps, books, compass, and sea view.

Stamford Raffles: The Audacity of the Self-Made Man

Sir Stamford Raffles rose from a humble clerk to a self-taught polymath, reshaping Southeast Asia. He founded modern Singapore as a strategic free port, governed Java with radical reforms, and rediscovered Borobudur, leaving an enduring legacy of audacity and intellect.

Shophouse Chic vs. Colonial Grand Dame: Heritage architecture in Southeast Asia with vintage car and period-dressed couple.

Shophouse Chic vs. Colonial Grandeur

This guide compares Southeast Asia’s grand colonial hotels with trendy boutique shophouses. While one offers old-world luxury, the other feels cozy and local. Both styles are amazing examples of how we can save history while creating unique places to stay.

DSLR camera for landscape photography with mountain views.