September 2nd, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia No Comments »
The Malaysian cabinet has given the go-ahead to nominate the Lenggong Valley in Perak as a World Heritage Site. Archaeological sites in the Lenggong Valley reveal a long period of habitation from the Pleistocene right up to the bronze age.
Cabinet Agrees To Make Lenggong Valley in Perak Heritage Site
Bernama, 25 August 2010
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September 1st, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia, Philippines, Underwater Archaeology No Comments »
The Voyage of the Balangay, a reconstruction of a Filipino watercraft that sailed the Philippine waters last year is now in its second leg of its journey – a trip through the waters of Southeast Asia. The Balangay recently called at Kota Kinabalu and is on its way to Kuching before continuing on to Singapore and Vietnam.
Retracing the sailing bravado of Filipino ancestors
Daily Express, 22 August 2010
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August 30th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia No Comments »
Speaking after their recent presentations on Bujang Valley in Kuala Lumpur in July, some Indian scholars note the important role that Bujang Valley in Kedah, Malaysia, played in the spread of Buddhism, Hinduism and the Pallava Grantha script in the region.
Remnants of a relationship
The Hindu, 19 August 2010
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August 26th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia, Personal, Rock Art 1 Comment »
It is done!
Now, onto phd applications…
August 13th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia, Museums No Comments »
Malaysia’s Muzium Negara, or National Museum, recently completed a four-year-long renovation process and boasts a fresh new interior for visitors. The museum houses 4 permanent collections, including galleries for Malaysian Prehistory and Malay Kingdoms.
A fresh look for the National Museum
The Star, 31 July 2010
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July 20th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia No Comments »
Plans are bing made to nominate the Bujang Valley in Kedah as a World Heritage Site, as a result of archaeological work carried out there over the last 20 years; at the same time, researchers are calling for the protection of sites and expansion of research questions to better understand what went on in Kedah in the early centuries AD.
New Discoveries At Bujang Valley To Be Nominated For Heritage Status
Bernama, 06 July 2010
Declare Sungai Batu Area National Heritage Site – Researcher
Bernama, 07 July 2010
In-Depth Studies Needed To Establish Bujang Valley’s Early History – Archeologists
Bernama, 07 July 2010
The Bujang Valley rises at last
The Sun, 08 July 2010
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July 6th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia No Comments »
The extent of human settlement at Bujang Valley in Malaysia’s northern state of Kedah is larger than originally thought, with the discovery of a set of new iron smelting sites enlarging the settlement area from 400 square km to 1,000 square km. Bujang Valley was populated between the 3rd-11th century and probably played an important role in the maritime trade between India and Southeast Asia. Current research at Bujang Valley is being presented at a conference in Kuala Lumpur, which ends tomorrow. The research at Bujang Valley has been receiving a lot of attention in the last two years have been great, with the government lending its support behind it – this should mean in the next few years we should be reading more news about the site as more papers get published.
Bujang Valley larger than thought
The Star, 02 July 2010
Malaysia’s Hindu-Buddhist civilisation spread over 1,000 sq km
Kuala Lumpur News, 04 July 2010
Bujang valley continues to amaze historians
The Sun, 05 July 2010
Southeast Asian History Needs A Rewrite?
Bernama, 05 July 2010
Cabinet keen on further research on Bujang Valley
The Sun, 06 July 2010
Ministry To Focus On Bujang Valley Research Under 10MP
Bernama, 06 July 2010
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