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George Town celebrates 18 years as a Unesco world heritage site

Malay Mail

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July 7, 2026

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George Town celebrates 18 years as a Unesco world heritage site

Eighteen years after Unesco recognition, George Town has grown into a thriving living heritage city balancing preservati...

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BERNAMA

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

Malay Mail

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· 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...

Yonhap News Agency

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· 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...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 7, 2026

Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition

Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Heritage Colours Festival hidupkan kembali Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur

PETALING JAYA: Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur kembali menjadi tumpuan menerusi The Heritage Colours Festival, program tiga hari yang mengangkat keindahan warisan, seni bina dan budaya negara. Program bermula pada 26 hingga 28 Jun anjuran Perbadanan Aset Keretapi (RAC) yang berlangsung pada pukul 10 pagi hingga enam petang itu dilihat sebagai usaha menghidupkan semula ruang ikonik ... Read more The post Heritage Colours Festival hidupkan kembali Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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· Jul 4, 2026

LIVE NOW: National Archives Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

National Archives holds an event at 10 a.m. ET on July 4th to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

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Related coverage for "George Town celebrates 18 years as a Unesco world heritage site": BERNAMA — General : George Town Marks 18 Years As UNESCO World Heritage Site, Strengthening Role As Living Heritage City. Malay Mail — George Town’s Unesco status not under threat, says Penang exco. Yonhap News Agency — S. Korea to showcase national heritage on sidelines of Busan UNESCO session. Borneo Bulletin — Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition. Utusan Malaysia — Heritage Colours Festival hidupkan kembali Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur. The Epoch Times — LIVE NOW: National Archives Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence