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'HISTORICAL HEROES': ARMENIAN BROTHERS' HOTEL CHAIN A LEGACY IN MALAYSIA
epress.am
11.18.2011
The Kardashian sisters may be the most famous Armenian family globally
but in South East Asia, the Sarkies brothers are historical heroes
especially among hoteliers, write Christina Chin and Jeremy Tan in
the Malyasian news source The Star.
The Sarkies brothers, Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak (pictured
below), were best known for founding and managing a chain of luxury
hotels throughout South East Asia including E&O Hotel, and Crag Hotel
on Penang Hill.
Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) secretary Clement Liang said the Armenian
community in Penang had made great contributions to the region
especially in Singapore and Penang (Malaysia).
"The Armenian community were a minority but their contributions
were significant especially in establishing and running a chain of
prestigious hotels in Penang.
"In George Town, you have Armenian Street and Aratoon Road.
"The latter was named after Arathoon Anthony who brought his family
to Penang in 1819. He was a trader and planter.
"The Armenian community in Penang used to worship at St Gregory's
Church which was located between Penang Street and King Street.
"Unfortunately, the Armenian community no longer live here. Most
migrated to the US, Australia and Singapore in the 1930s," he said,
adding that there were some 40 Armenians buried in the state.
Above: photo of Regina Sarkies, married to Arathoon Martin Sarkies,
cousin of the brothers
Main photo: Eastern & Oriental Hotel website Enclosed photos from
original article.
epress.am
11.18.2011
The Kardashian sisters may be the most famous Armenian family globally
but in South East Asia, the Sarkies brothers are historical heroes
especially among hoteliers, write Christina Chin and Jeremy Tan in
the Malyasian news source The Star.
The Sarkies brothers, Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak (pictured
below), were best known for founding and managing a chain of luxury
hotels throughout South East Asia including E&O Hotel, and Crag Hotel
on Penang Hill.
Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) secretary Clement Liang said the Armenian
community in Penang had made great contributions to the region
especially in Singapore and Penang (Malaysia).
"The Armenian community were a minority but their contributions
were significant especially in establishing and running a chain of
prestigious hotels in Penang.
"In George Town, you have Armenian Street and Aratoon Road.
"The latter was named after Arathoon Anthony who brought his family
to Penang in 1819. He was a trader and planter.
"The Armenian community in Penang used to worship at St Gregory's
Church which was located between Penang Street and King Street.
"Unfortunately, the Armenian community no longer live here. Most
migrated to the US, Australia and Singapore in the 1930s," he said,
adding that there were some 40 Armenians buried in the state.
Above: photo of Regina Sarkies, married to Arathoon Martin Sarkies,
cousin of the brothers
Main photo: Eastern & Oriental Hotel website Enclosed photos from
original article.