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Singapore weighs preserving Lee Kuan Yew's home as national monument

Singapore weighs preserving Lee Kuan Yew's home as national monument

Preserving it as a national monument allows the heritage board to halt any operation that could destroy, damage, or alter the home.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Katy Perry in hot water over Ibiza beach video shoot

Katy Perry in hot water over Ibiza beach video shoot

Ses Salines is a UNESCO World Heritage nature reserve that stretches between the islands of Ibiza and Formentera.
Thu Aug 15 2024
'Is she Indian or Black?' Trump questions Harris' identity at Black journalists' convention

'Is she Indian or Black?' Trump questions Harris' identity at Black journalists' convention

Donald Trump made a false suggestion about Kamala Harris downplaying her Black heritage in the past.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Top facts about the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Top facts about the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

The organisers want to present the French cultural heritage in 12 different scenes.
Fri Jul 26 2024
30 ministries wind up debate, motion of thanks for Royal Address passed

30 ministries wind up debate, motion of thanks for Royal Address passed

Among the issues in focus were importation of dates from Israel and the proposal to make Kampung Baru a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Bak Kut Teh recognition as national dish in line with Heritage Act - Tiong

Bak Kut Teh recognition as national dish in line with Heritage Act - Tiong

Bak kut teh, a traditional delicacy of Chinese community, is one of 10 dishes declared by Heritage Commissioner as a national heritage dish.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Don't turn nomination of Chinese new villages as Unesco World Heritage Site into racial issue - S'gor MB

Don't turn nomination of Chinese new villages as Unesco World Heritage Site into racial issue - S'gor MB

"If there are villages that are hundreds of years old, we will definitely gazette (them)," said Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Merdeka Stadium expected to be reopened by second quarter of 2024

Merdeka Stadium expected to be reopened by second quarter of 2024

Stadium Merdeka is owned by PNB Merdeka Ventures, but comes under the trusteeship and management of the Merdeka Heritage Trust.
Thu Jan 11 2024
How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us

How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us

Coral reefs provide food and livelihoods and protect coastlines from storms, contribute to local economies and preserve cultural heritage.
Sat Oct 14 2023
[COLUMNIST] Are we doing enough to preserve our heritage sites?

[COLUMNIST] Are we doing enough to preserve our heritage sites?

The degradation of cultural heritage sites represents one of the most important threats for the future generation.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Invasion damages $2.6bil worth of Ukraine's heritage, culture: UN

Invasion damages $2.6bil worth of Ukraine's heritage, culture: UN

Close to 250 monuments have either been damaged or completely destroyed, mostly in the east of the country, UNESCO said.
Sat Apr 08 2023
Malaysia joins hands to submit multi-national nomination for Kebaya to UNESCO

Malaysia joins hands to submit multi-national nomination for Kebaya to UNESCO

Msia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand have jointly submitted the multi-national nomination for the kebaya to UNESCO, MOTAC said.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's Pink Lake after floods

Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's Pink Lake after floods

Extreme floods contaminated the lake, threatening thousands of people who depend on it for their livelihood.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Great Barrier Reef risks 'in danger' World Heritage listing

Great Barrier Reef risks 'in danger' World Heritage listing

UN experts warn the fading wonder has been "significantly impacted" by climate change.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Malaysia, Brunei to assess exiting cooperation, explore new potentials

Malaysia, Brunei to assess exiting cooperation, explore new potentials

Malaysia and Brunei have a special relationship which is based on a common heritage, culture and close people-to-people relations.
Mon Nov 28 2022
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024