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Minister proposes gazetting Dayak miring as National Heritage, paving way for Unesco bid

SIBU, May 24 — The National Unity Ministry has proposed that the traditional Dayak ceremony, namely ‘miring’, be gazette...

‘May it stand tall’: Sultan Sharafuddin hails conservation of Sultan Abdul Samad Building in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed delight over efforts by K...

Heritage Without Borders 2026: A National Call to Protect Philippine Heritage Through Conservation, Policy, and Public A...

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Heritage Without Borders 2026 brought together conservators, museum curators, heritage advocates, government representatives, academics,

George Town gazettes 35 heritage items, eyes Unesco recognition for Penang traditions

 GEORGE TOWN, May 11 — The Penang government has gazetted seven cultural heritage arts items and 28 tradition...

P. Ramlee’s legacy endures, with birthplace centenary set to draw renewed interest, says National Archives D-G

GEORGE TOWN, April 11 — More than 100,000 visitors from within and abroad visit the Birthplace and Gallery of P. R...

DPM Fadillah calls for institutions, experts to collaborate to document Sarawak’s multi‑ethnic history

SIBU, April 26 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged experienced individuals and higher educ...

Astaka Kota Selera / EA Architects

Astaka Kota Selera is a sensitive architectural intervention that reconciles the preservation of Malaysia's colonial heritage with the vibrant, lived reality of its contemporary st...

Buried steps, lost history and a dog named Rudi: What conservators unearthed during Seri Negara’s restoration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The 113-year-old Seri Negara finally reopened its doors to the wider public in December 2025...

Warisan rings alarm over Selangor worship guidelines, warns Sabah must remain inclusive

KOTA KINABALU, May 26 — Parti Warisan today warned against importing what it describes as divisive religious polic...

One year on, how Warisan KL has breathed new life back to Kuala Lumpur’s past — and what’s coming up next

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — When he launched Warisan KL in April 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was aimin...

From postal hub to cultural space: The story of KL’s old General Post Office

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Dataran Merdeka boasts many historical elements, but one of the most eye-catchin...

Melaka police arrest man over vandalism of shrine-like structure in Serkam

MELAKA, April 11 —  A suspect involved in the vandalism of a shrine-like structure along Jalan Jeti Anju...

Bukit Aman: RM5.3m wildlife parts seized in Kota Kinabalu antique shop raid, man arrested

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Police arrested a man and seized various protected wildlife parts worth more than RM5.3 mil...

Penang picked for Indian Ocean maritime heritage Unesco bid involving 17 countries

 GEORGE TOWN, May 1 — Penang has been selected to participate in the Indian government’s initiative for...

Perak’s Lenggong earns Malaysia rare dual Unesco status as World Heritage Site and Global Geopark

IPOH, April 28 — Lenggong has reached a historic milestone, becoming the only site in Peninsular Malaysia to be ac...

National Archives D-G: Over 10,000 items on Pak Lah gathered for planned memorial in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, April 11 — The National Archives of Malaysia (ANM) has collected more than 10,000 materials related t...

MACC recovers Picasso, Miró artworks worth over RM780,000 in 1MDB probe

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully repatriated four high-value...

KL’s 119-year-old General Post Office reopens as cultural hub with dining, retail offerings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The rejuvenated Old General Post Office (GPO) building in Kuala Lumpur officially reopened...

Kenali Sejarah Nama Rumah Yang Membentuk Dunia Hartanah Hari Ini

Pelbagai jenis rumah yang kita sebut hari ini sebenarnya mempunyai sejarah dan asal-usul nama yang menarik. Ada nama yang berasal daripada bahasa asing, budaya penjajah, bentuk bin...

Serkam ‘shrine’ with ‘Allah’ wording to be demolished today, says Melaka exco

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — A structure, thought to be a shrine, in Serkam, Jasin, will be demolished this afternoon b...

MACC: Top officials from Survey and Mapping Dept to face charges over RM900,000 fund abuse

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The director-general and a senior officer of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysi...

Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe

Mount Kinabalu’s Unesco World Heritage status not up for trade in cable car debate, says Sabah DCM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — There can be no compromise on the conditions underpinning Mount Kinabalu’s Unesco Wo...

Damaged passports, missing documents: Malaysia’s border control turns away Thai, Bangladeshi travellers at Bukit Kayu Hi...

ALOR SETAR, April 12 — The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) denied entry to 28 foreign nationals at the...