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The vanishing cultural heritage

Posted on November 4, 2017 ·

THE character and identity of a nation is moulded and represented by its cultural heritage, which encompasses the whole gamut and style of living.

Source: The vanishing cultural heritage

Filed Under: Heritage Conservation News

PHOTOS: These 21 sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2017 – SilverKris

Posted on October 29, 2017 ·

For those on a mission to visit every UNESCO World Heritage Site there is, you’re certainly up for a challenge. From a sacred island in Japan to excavated caves in Germany, 21 sites have been added to the list and it’s time to start exploring. SEE ALSO: Beautiful temples, mosques, and churches in South-east Asia PHOTOS: … Continue reading “PHOTOS: These 21 sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2017”

Source: PHOTOS: These 21 sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2017 – SilverKris

Filed Under: Heritage Conservation News, UNESCO News

Grand city’s humble beginnings

Posted on October 29, 2017 ·

“Jalan Theatre. Please remember it’s in Jalan Theatre,” my friend repeats over the phone just to make sure that I get the location of her favourite salt baked chicken outlet right. A true connoisseur of this unique Ipoh specialty, she’ll settle for nothing other than the ones sold at this particular shop.

Source: Grand city’s humble beginnings

Filed Under: Heritage Conservation News

WUF 9 – The Ninth session of the World Urban Forum

Posted on October 27, 2017 ·

Cities 2030, Cities for all: Implementing the New Urban Agenda | Kuala Lumpur, 7 – 13 Feb 2018

Source: WUF 9 – The Ninth session of the World Urban Forum

Filed Under: Other, Professional Talk Series

Putrajaya looking to introduce new law to protect heritage, historical lands | Malaysia | Mobile | Malay Mail Online

Posted on September 30, 2017 ·

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The federal government is considering enacting a new law that will empower the Natural Resources and Environment Minister to gazette certain forests, jungles and open land

Source: Putrajaya looking to introduce new law to protect heritage, historical lands | Malaysia | Mobile | Malay Mail Online

Filed Under: Heritage Conservation News

Ipoh Echo | Is Concubine Lane just an emporium of Chinese tat?

Posted on September 24, 2017 ·

Source: Ipoh Echo | Is Concubine Lane just an emporium of Chinese tat?

Filed Under: Heritage Conservation News

Unesco wants Kelantan to lift ban on Mak Yong | Malaysia | Mobile | Malay Mail Online

Posted on September 22, 2017 ·

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — The Kelantan state government has been urged to lift its ban on public performances of the ‘Mak Yong’ dance and other traditional artistic Malay art form. The United

Source: Unesco wants Kelantan to lift ban on Mak Yong | Malaysia | Mobile | Malay Mail Online

Filed Under: Heritage Conservation News

Sabah Parks man appoint to World Heritage panel – Nation | The Star Online

Posted on September 9, 2017 ·

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Parks director Jamili Nais has become the first Malaysian to be a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Heritage panel.

Source: Sabah Parks man appoint to World Heritage panel – Nation | The Star Online

Filed Under: Heritage Conservation News

Heritage brought to life with colourful bricks – Nation | The Star Online

Posted on September 5, 2017 ·

JOHOR BARU: A group of Lego enthusiasts from Muar has used the colourful toy bricks to build models of historical buildings to remind people of the importance of preserving the country’s architectural heritage.

Source: Heritage brought to life with colourful bricks – Nation | The Star Online

Filed Under: Heritage Conservation News

Book on old cemetery reveals rich information about Penang’s past – Community | The Star Online

Posted on August 18, 2017 ·

THE old belief that dead men tell no tales is put to rest by author and historian Marcus Langdon in his latest publication ‘Epitaph: The Northam Road Protestant Cemetery, George Town, Penang’.