KUALA LUMPUR: The historical Stadium Merdeka here was given the “Award of Excellence” in the 2008 Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation after successfully being restored to its full glory.
Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said the award meant a lot more than just celebrating its restoration as the stadium was where nationhood was proclaimed and represented national unity.
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