Development plans endanger Georgetown’s World Heritage Status

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 Posted in Malaysia, UNESCO World Heritage | No Comments »

To build or not to build? Development projects in the World Heritage Site of Georgetown, Penang may conflict with the guidelines set by the world heritage committee, endangering its new ... Read more..

Penang sets up panel for management of George Town

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Posted in Malaysia, UNESCO World Heritage | No Comments »

A 41-member panel made up of heritage and conservation experts has been set up and will meet later this week to discuss the managment of Malaysia's World Heritage Site, George ... Read more..

Penang gears up for weekend celebration

Friday, July 25th, 2008 Posted in Malaysia, UNESCO World Heritage | No Comments »

On a happier note, the newly-inscribed World Heritage Site of George Town in Penang is gearing up for a three-day long celebration starting today. photo credit: erinEG6 Penang celebrates listing as ... Read more..

Two Malaysian cities look set for World Heritage Status

Friday, April 4th, 2008 Posted in Malaysia | No Comments »

The Malaysian government expects the cities of Malacca and Penang to be included in the World Heritage Site register when the UNESCO committee meets in July. photo credit: Pia888 Malacca and ... Read more..

Malacca and Penang asked to resubmit application for world heritage site bid

Thursday, July 19th, 2007 Posted in Malaysia, UNESCO World Heritage | No Comments »

18 July 2007 (The Star) - Malaysia's bid to put two of its historic towns up for inclusion into the World Heritage Site list meets with a slight delay. Malacca, Penang ... Read more..



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