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Gua Niah Achieves UNESCO World Heritage Status

On July 27, 2024, Sarawak celebrated a historic achievement. Gua Niah was officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This prestigious title...

Your Next Staycation: Malaysia’s Balinese-Style Hotels And Resorts

We can all agree that Bali is a fantastic place to visit. Bali has traditionally been the ideal vacation spot for infatuated couples...

Your Next Staycation: Best Heritage and Colonial Hotels in Malaysia 2023

Historic or colonial inns are often included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These hotels sometimes occupy what were once significant...

Four Nations Join Hands To Nominate Kebaya For UNESCO

Traditional clothes such as Kebaya are a part of many countries’ cultures and heritage so Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Brunei are on a...

6 Malaysia Elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Have you heard or been familiar with the term intangible cultural heritage (ICH)? Intangible cultural heritage relates to traditional customs, rituals, and living...

211-Year-Old Temple In Penang Wins UNESCO Award Of Merit

Malaysia is a country rich in a variety of cultures recognised and admired by many. Last month, Kuching won the Creative City of Gastronomy...

The First City In Malaysia To Be Listed As UNESCO’s Creative City Of Gastronomy!

Earning recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is not an ordinary feat. Previously, Malaysia has successfully earned four...