Almost 150 years ago, he was made the third Kapitan Cina of Kuala Lumpur and laid the foundation for its growth. Today, Sunday Star takes a look at the man that is Yap Ah Loy and his contributions to the capital of Malaysia.

Source: The man who rebuilt this city – Nation | The Star Online

MALACCA: Excitement is in the air for Baba and Nyonya Association of Malaysia over its attempts to jointly declare Malacca’s unique Wangkang procession as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage with China.

Source: Seeking Unesco recognition for Wangkang procession – Focus | The Star Online 

Tourism and Culture Ministry says it would be great to redevelop the hotel at Ipoh’s railway station and that he would be discussing the matter with KTMB.

Source: Nazri says Ipoh’s Majestic Station Hotel should be revived – Community | The Star Online

Source: Historic cities in Southeast Asia and the Pacific prepare for Disaster Risk Reduction | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

MALACCA: The Malacca Government’s ambitious project to beautify the back lane of Lorong Hang Jebat at the heart of the Unesco core heritage zone as a tourism product has become an eyesore.

Source: Beautification project a flop – Community | The Star Online

GEORGE TOWN: The state government has finally bowed to public pressure.

Source: Sia Boey heritage site ‘saved’ – Nation | The Star Online