Maria J. Dass

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Bujang Valley: revised dating, narrative towards Unesco listing of ancient maritime site

Archaeologist says diversity, multiculturalism among key lessons from Ancient Kedah

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Heritage tiles: race to protect pieces of George Town’s opulent past

The removal and destruction of these tiles on structures attest to the lack of awareness or appreciation for their unique nature

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Plans to develop Campbell market do not respect site: Penang Heritage Trust

Khoo Salma Nasution says she rejected several proposals while on MBPP Technical Review Panel

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To Penang Island City Council: please approve – from Penang Island City Council

Bizarre application process for heritage site development under scrutiny following Campbell Street Market debacle

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Renaming of St Paul’s Hill spurs push for scrutiny on states’ decisions on Unesco-listed sites

Wrong mindset about heritage recognition means Melaka should be placed in ‘danger’ list, says expert

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World Heritage Site status at risk? Unesco addresses St Paul’s Hill issue

Organisation says community participation ‘vital’ in living heritage cities

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Chien Nien, a vibrant and colourful porcelain craft that is fading away

This centuries old artform, brought to life by the Chinese diaspora, is at risk of disappearing as the skills to make it are dwindling away

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Melaka’s Feast of the Assumption: Catholic festival’s sweet twist commemorates bitter past

In honouring Mother Mary, sugar cane symbolises persecution of Portuguese under Dutch rule

2y

Renaming of St Paul’s Hill: why no consultation with Melaka’s diverse communities, stakeholders?

Name change may risk Melaka’s place in Unesco’s World Heritage Site list

2y

Massive makeover for Fraser’s Hill on the cards

Plans to save dying hill resort raise other concerns of overdevelopment and high density

2y

The decaying town of Papan – potential and possibilities

Papan should be viewed as a place that tells the story of the communities that thrived and worked together – the indigenous tribes, the early Mandailing settler...

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Big turnout and support for Orang Asal costume competition

Organised by the Perak Orang Asal Cultural Arts Association, the competition was aimed at instilling interest in the traditional costumes of indigenous communit...

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