Heritage

Once housing British rulers, heritage buildings in KL draw crowds as living history lessons

Warisan KL, a RM600 million (S$180 million) initiative, hopes to bring heritage sites back to life through community programmes and creating more walkable spaces.

Peranakan pride: Indonesia’s ‘tan but Chinese’ Benteng people revive their fading heritage

Merry Andayani (left) and Elsa Novia Sena are Benteng Chinese reviving their heritage.

MUIS defends policy of charging market-rate rent for wakaf properties

The facade of the Sultan Mosque is lit up during a light show at the official opening of Gemilang Kampong Gelam on Feb 21, 2025.

Salomon banks on Milan Cortina 2026 to revive winter sports roots

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ice hockey - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings outside the stadium ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Mike Segar

Patriots' Gonzalez set to make Super Bowl history as first Colombian heritage player

Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) reacts after an interception against the Denver Broncos during the second half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Penang to gazette 10 dishes in move to safeguard its best food

Penang's state government will gazette food culture as unique facets of Penang’s intangible cultural heritage.

Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust donates $1.4m to Peranakan Museum for curatorial role

Curator Naomi Wang has been appointed as the inaugural Tun Tan Cheng Lock Curator of Peranakan Art.

Craftsmen in Sarawak determined to preserve the art of making lion heads

Mr Ronny Chin (second from left) and his staff members decorating their range of lion heads for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.

Iconic tree from which Ipoh derived its name is now a bare trunk

Studies are being conducted to see if the tree can be planted elsewhere where it can thrive.

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