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  • George Town celebrates 18 years as a Unesco world heritage site
  • George Town’s Unesco status not under threat, says Penang exco
  • Adaptive reuse project to breathe new life into George Town heritage shophouses

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

George Town celebrates 18 years as a Unesco world heritage site

Eighteen years after Unesco recognition, George Town has grown into a thriving living heritage city balancing preservati...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

George Town’s Unesco status not under threat, says Penang exco

GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — George Town’s Unesco World Heritage status is not under threat, with Penang continuing...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

Adaptive reuse project to breathe new life into George Town heritage shophouses

GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — The adaptive reuse of eight Category II heritage shophouses into the Cultural Heritage Hub (...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Chow Kon Yeow: George Town better equipped to preserve Unesco heritage status after 18 years

 GEORGE TOWN, June 6 — After nearly two decades of being recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

German legacy in Penang stretches back 200 years, from forgotten settlers to modern industry

GEORGE TOWN, July 6 — On the streets of George Town, it is easy to spot the cultural legacies left by Chinese merc...

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

German footprints in Penang reveal hidden colonial-era stories along George Town heritage trail

 GEORGE TOWN, July 6 — Between the 17th and early 19th centuries, many Germans left their homeland in search...

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malaymail.com /2 weeks ago

Bringing life back to old Air Itam township in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, June 30 — Air Itam township spreads out from the iconic Air Itam Market which is always bustling with...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Tourists pour into Penang for long weekend getaway, hotel occupancy hits up to 100pc

GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — The long weekend holiday in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration and the Official Birt...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

How Malaysia’s National Heritage Act protects historical buildings — and why it may need more teeth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysia is home to a treasure trove of heritage sites that stand as lasting reminders...

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passportmagazine.com /1 month ago

Georgetown, Washington DC Dining

Founded in 1751 as a tobacco port town in colonial-era Maryland, Georgetown predates Washington… The post Georgetown, Washington DC Dining appeared first on Passport Magazine.

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

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...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Penang to review fire safety compliance for old, heritage buildings after Odeon blaze kills worker

GEORGE TOWN, June 2 — Penang will review possible improvement measures, including strengthening compliance with fi...

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scmp.com /1 month ago

Wan Chai temple and Stanley Mosque set for highest level of heritage protection

A nearly 180-year-old temple nestled in the heart of Wan Chai and Hong Kong’s only mosque inside a prison are poised to receive the city’s highest level of heritage protection unde...

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scmp.com /1 month ago

Board backs proposal to give temple, mosque highest level of heritage protection

Hong Kong’s heritage advisers have endorsed designating a nearly 180-year-old temple and the city’s only mosque inside a prison as statutory monuments. The Antiquities Advisory Boa...

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malaymail.com /3 weeks ago

As Sungai Nibong bows out, Perda pitches Tasek Gelugor for Pesta Pulau Pinang

TASEK GELUGOR, June 23 — The Penang state government has been urged to consider relocating Pesta Pulau Pinang to l...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

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...

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sassyhongkong.com /2 days ago

Unique Hong Kong Historical Buildings, Landmarks & Sites To Visit

Looking for a slice of Hong Kong history? Step back in time as you dine, drink, shop & tour these historical buildings, landmarks and old sites in Hong Kong, from the Blue Hous...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Six Madani recreational parks in Penang to be completed by year-end

GEORGE TOWN, June 14 — Six Madani recreational parks in Penang are expected to be completed by the end of this yea...

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malaymail.com /1 month ago

Penang Mutiara Line LRT stations taking shape as approval process nears completion, says CM

 GEORGE TOWN, June 6 — Construction of stations for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is prog...

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channelnewsasia.com /1 month ago

Commentary: To conserve or demolish? Singapore needs a heritage middle ground

Architectural, historical and social considerations are often collapsed into a single yes-or-no question: Does a building qualify for conservation? But heritage rarely works so nea...

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