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Nation 6 Mar 2025 | 07:31 AM

Heritage advocate calls for language exemption for Ipoh's pre-World War 2 signboards

IPOH: Signage installed on buildings in the early 1900s by migrants from China to Ipoh should be given an exemption in terms of using the national language, says heritage advocate Prof Dr Richard Ng.

Cambodia 24 Feb 2025 | 12:23 PM

Korean national detained after urinating in Cambodia's revered Angkor Wat

A Korean national was detained by authorities after he was observed urinating in Cambodia's iconic Angkor Wat complex, the country's most visited area by tourists.

Nation 26 Mar 2025 | 03:22 AM

Top baby names in Malaysia: A celebration of culture and identity

PUTRAJAYA: The names Muhammad, Abdul, Nur and Siti continue to top Malaysia's baby name charts, reflecting deep cultural roots and Islamic identity, according to the National Registration Department.

Nation 19 July 2024 | 12:46 PM

National Department for Culture and Arts organises Asean Heritage Train from July 9 to 26

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Department for Culture and Arts has organised the Asean Heritage Train (AHT) - Enhancing Connectivity Towards Cultural Diversity programme from July 9 to 26, bringing together artists from Asean countries.

Nation 5 Dec 2024 | 04:53 AM

Jom makan: M'sian breakfast culture gets on Unesco intangible cultural heritage list

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s breakfast culture has been inscribed on Unesco’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Nation 2 Mar 2024 | 11:00 PM

List Labuan Museum as national heritage, urges Aaron

LABUAN: National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang wants the Labuan Museum to be listed as a national heritage building or site.

Metro News 29 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

Eyeing Unesco listing for cultural heritage

PENANG has nominated the Nyonya kebaya attire, chingay procession, and lion dance to be listed among the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Nation 25 Jan 2025 | 06:04 AM

Tourism ministry to promote Malaysia's breakfast culture in all programmes

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry will continue to promote Malaysia’s breakfast culture and heritage food in its programmes to reflect the nation’s diversity and strength as a multiracial nation.

Singapore 5 Nov 2024 | 11:51 AM

Singapore and Malaysia to nominate Chingay parade to Unesco intangible cultural heritage list

SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia will be jointly nominating the Chingay parade to be inscribed on Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Nation 16 Nov 2024 | 11:43 AM

Museums Dept working to reclaim national historic artefacts from abroad

KANGAR: The Museums Department (JMM) is currently trying to reclaim national historical artefacts abroad to protect and conserve Malaysian cultural heritage and history.

Metro News 23 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Showcase of our heritage

Malaysia’s beloved breakfast trio of nasi lemak, teh tarik and roti canai took centre stage in a celebration of the nation’s intangible heritage.

Focus 26 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

An overdue restoration for KL’s iconic heritage buildings

The RM600mil that will be channelled under Budget 2025 towards restoring the two iconic buildings is most welcome.

Living 9 Mar 2024 | 05:00 AM

Heritage foods in Malaysia

A line-up of heritage foods in Malaysia, from popular ones to lesser-known local dishes.

Metro News 1 May 2024 | 11:00 PM

Call to include elephant skull as national heritage

The Department of Museums Malaysia (JMM) has applied to the National Heritage Department to assess a 130-year-old bull elephant skull specimen and a Perak State Railway carriage.

Laos 14 Mar 2024 | 12:31 PM

Hin Nam No National Park moves closer to becoming a World Heritage Site

VIENTIANE: Plans for the Hin Nam No National Park in Khammuan province to be given World Heritage Status by Unesco are one step closer to fulfilment following the agency’s acceptance of the application dossier.

Metro News 8 Aug 2024 | 11:00 PM

Preserving KL’s crumbling heritage

PLANS to ensure the preservation of Kuala Lumpur’s heritage buildings, some of which are in poor condition, are being drawn up, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Metro News 7 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

Stunning balance of beauty and brawn

THE Chingay Parade in George Town, Penang, dazzled spectators with vibrant performances that showcased the region’s rich cultural heritage.

World 5 Mar 2025 | 04:54 PM

Kyrgyzstan celebrates the Day of Ak Kalpak

BISHKEK, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan celebrates Ak-kalpak (Kyrgyz national headgear) Day on Wednesday. The Ak-kalpak Day was established in the country in 2011 and has been celebrated annually on March 5.

Laos 22 Dec 2024 | 05:28 AM

Laos capital's Vientiane Heritage Route launched to promote tourism and culture

The Laos Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to Laos, has launched the Vientiane Heritage Route to preserve cultural heritage and boost tourism.

Laos 24 Dec 2024 | 09:19 AM

Laos to enforce LAK 2 million fine for traffic violations from this week

Starting on Monday (Dec 23), the Laos government imposed fines of up to LAK 2 million (US$91.42) for vehicles parked for more than three to five minutes near tourist sites in Vientiane Capital.

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