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General : George Town Marks 18 Years As UNESCO World Heritage Site, Strengthening Role As Living Heritage City
By Erma Idayu Mohd Yusof GEORGE TOWN, July 7 (Bernama) -- George Town has maintained its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for 18 years, but the historic city has achieved far more than preserving its heritage buildings. It has evolved into a living heritage city that continues to sustain the cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of its diverse communities.
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
S. Korea to showcase national heritage on sidelines of Busan UNESCO session
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Committee session i...
Malay Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
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...
Korea Times News
· Jul 5, 2026
Int'l collaboration key to preserving cultural heritage: KHS chief
Int'l collaboration key to preserving cultural heritage: KHS chief
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 7, 2026
Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition
Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition
ANTARA News
· Jun 24, 2026
2026 Biak Festival to boost RI cultural diplomacy
The Biak Numfor District Administration in Papua is positioning the 2026 Biak Cultural Festival as a platform for ...
BERNAMA
· Jul 7, 2026
General : Penang Launches Cultural Heritage Hub To Revitalise Fire-damaged Heritage Shophouses
GEORGE TOWN, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Penang government today launched the Cultural Heritage Hub (CH2) project to preserve and revitalise George Town’s cultural heritage by restoring eight fire-damaged heritage shophouses into a centre for heritage education, creative industries and community engagement.
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Related coverage for "General : George Town Marks 18 Years As UNESCO World Heritage Site, Strengthening Role As Living Heritage City": Yonhap News Agency — S. Korea to showcase national heritage on sidelines of Busan UNESCO session. Malay Mail — George Town’s Unesco status not under threat, says Penang exco. Korea Times News — Int'l collaboration key to preserving cultural heritage: KHS chief. Borneo Bulletin — Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition. ANTARA News — 2026 Biak Festival to boost RI cultural diplomacy. BERNAMA — General : Penang Launches Cultural Heritage Hub To Revitalise Fire-damaged Heritage Shophouses