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Message from the President: Successful Inscription of Melaka and George Town, historic cities of the Straits of Malacca on UNESCO’s World Heritage List 8 July 2008 Badan Warisan Malaysia congratulates the Government of Malaysia on the successful inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List of the historic cities of Melaka and George Town at the World Heritage Committee Meeting in Quebec Canada on 7 July 2008. More... |
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News MERDEKA STADIUM RESTORATION RECEIVES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FROM UNESCO
Badan Warisan Malaysia congratulates the Merdeka Heritage Trust and Permodalan National Berhad on winning the Award of Excellence for the 2008 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation for the restoration of Stadium Merdeka. We also delighted that the restoration of Suffolk House in Penang received the Award of Distinction. Congratulations to Arkitek LLA Sdn Bhd, HSBC and the State Government of Penang. Heritage Alert
Union House was officially declared open by the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, in June 1962 just before he was formally installed as the University’s first Chancellor. Federal House
The site is triangular, sloping gently from the southern apex along Victory Avenue for a length of 400’0” on the east side and a steep high hill on the west to the northern boundary. Inscription of Melaka & George Town on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
On 8 July 2008, Melaka and George Town were among the 27 new sites which were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee, meeting for its 32nd session. PENANG HERITAGE TRUST AND BADAN WARISAN MALAYSIA ON THE SUCCESSFUL INSCRIPTION OF MELAKA & GEORGE TOWN AS A SERIAL WORLD HERITAGE SITE
BWM is honoured to have played a part in the country’s achievement. During the last 10 years, we have had to add our weight and experience to actively support the efforts to promote the nomination. Last year we authored the World Heritage Site Management Plan (WHSMP) for George Town which was formulated on behalf of the Penang State Government. This plan formed part of the nomination dossier which was submitted to the World Heritage Centre. A WHSMP is a prerequisite for listing. Notes from the Council of Badan Warisan Malaysia
We welcome members nominating any buildings you believe are of great cultural significance which should be included on the Heritage Register, especially those which are under threat of demolition, are rapidly deteriorating or in a grave state of dilapidation. We will be happy to work with you to nominate these buildings. Heritage in the News by Diana Cooper
Construction of the prison began with the building of the outer walls in 1891. Ninety years later these walls entered the Guinness Book of Records with the completion of the art work on the exterior walls by prison inmates, making it the longest mural in the world. Merdeka Heritage Trust
Through the Merdeka Heritage Trust and its tax-exempt status, we look forward to each and every Malaysian donating to the fundraising efforts for the restoration of both stadia and that through this collective investment, our national heritage will be shared by future generations. Asian Conference of National Trusts 22 to 23 May 2008 by Lim Ee Lin
It was a opportunity for the countries present to learn more about how each of the National Trusts have been set up and are run. Just from the few countries present, it was clear that there was a wide range of work and projects being carried out. International National Trust Organisation (INTO)
INTO is a network of conservation bodies with responsibility for intangible and tangible heritage – both cultural and natural- with a mission to promote the conservation and enhancement of the heritage of all nations for the benefit of the people of the world and future generations. Notes from Council July - August 2008
The Board of Directors and Honorary Council Members are honoured to serve with Tun Ahmad Sarji and look foward to continue working under his guidance and leadership in pushing forward the cause of Badan Warisan Malaysia. The Day Bok House Died (Updated)
So, if this building which is of such great historic prominence and provenance has been deemed by the authorities not to be a Heritage Huilding, Badan Warisan Malaysia would like to know what the government’s definition of heritage is and what criteria were applied to arrive at this decision.
Sadly, we cannot but come to the grave conclusion that the demolition of Bok House within the first 12 months of the life of the NHA is an omen of things to come.
ANNOUNCEMENT : Badan Warisan Malaysia Gives Three Awards For Mubin Sheppard Memorial Prize Measured Drawings Grant 2008
Badan Warisan Malaysia (BWM) is delighted to announce three institutions as award recipients for Mubin Sheppard Memorial Prize Measured Drawings Grant 2008. National Heritage Act 2005
Read the National Heritage Act (Act 645)! Ministry supports efforts to gazette RRIM as national heritage
YB Datuk Peter Chin and YB Datuk Seri Hj. Mohd Shafie Hj. Apdal have expressed support for the gazetting of the Rubber Institute of Malaysia complex on Jalan Ampang as national heritage. In Memory Chen Voon Fee (1931 - 2008) by C. Waveney Jenkins
His superb eye for detail and design would particularly make itself known in the finishing touches to his private house commissions, and to larger projects such as the restoration of the Central Market, the Creative Centre for the Majestic Hotel when it became the National Art Gallery. The Portuguese Settlement by Colin Goh
In the early 1930’s, the first 5 houses, on quarter acre plots, were erected by the pioneer Portuguese families at their own expense. Later, houses were built by the Colonial Administration and rented to poor Portuguese applicants in order to populate the Settlement.
Kuala Kubu Bharu by Datuk Mustapha bin Mahmud
Like most bungalows for the senior officials of the district, the main part of the house was set on four or five foot high pillars of concrete and bricks. Three quarters of the frontage was a verandah, six or seven feet wide, for shade provided with white and black striped chicks. UPDATED 25 June : In Memoriam: Ar Chen Voon Fee 1931 - 2008
The Council of Badan Warisan Malaysia regrets to announce the passing of one of our founder members and senior conservation architect Chen Voon Fee on Monday 28 April 2008. Call for Entries - Mubin Sheppard Memorial Prize (MSMP)
Conserving Historic Federal Hill
Federal Hill is a unique forested green area and one of KL’s last large green lungs, the only other within the Kuala Lumpur City Centre being Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. It is well served by public transport along Jalan Bangsar and the KL Sentral transportation hub, has easy access with ample parking for cars. Many joggers and cyclists are seen during the mornings and evenings, and Hash House Harriers use the area regularly.
National Heritage Department Announcement of Intention to Designate Heritage Sites
An owner of the site ... affected by the designation of the site as a heritage site may make an objection by serving a notice of objection to the Commissioner of Heritage with 30 days from the date of the publication of the notice. Notes from Council March - April 2008
On 11 February 2008, under subsection 27(2) of the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645), the Heritage Commissioner has published a notice in local newspapers to announce its intention to designate 32 sites in Peninsula Malaysia as heritage sites.
Chen Voon Fee - The Treasure Keeper of Kuala Lumpur
Chen Voon Fee has always been fascinated by what he calls these “secrets of KL”. The young participants aged between 10 and 16 will learn about the architecture and culture of these “secret” places using creative tools such as photography, art and video documentation. Proposal for Conserving Historic Bukit Persekutuan (Federal Hill) as a Critical Green Lung of Kuala Lumpur and site of the Natural History Museum of Malaysia
The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and Badan Warisan Malaysia (BWM) sent a Concept Proposal recommending to the Federal Government that Bukit Persekutuan (Federal Hill), Kuala Lumpur should have its existing natural and heritage character preserved. REPORT: 2006 / 2007 Mubin Sheppard Memorial Prize Cycle 7 Award Ceremony
Submissions from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Universiti Malaya (UM) and the School of Architecture and Landscape of Lille, France, won ‘Honourable Mention’ awards at last Friday’s Awards ceremony held in Badan Warisan Malaysia’s Heritage Centre. Launch of National Heritage Register - First 50 Items
The Department of National Heritage and Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage has launched the National Heritage Register by listing 50 items. The Online Heritage Register System was also launched at the same ceremony. ANNOUNCEMENT : Badan Warisan Malaysia Awards Four Grants For Mubin Sheppard Memorial Prize Inaugural Measured Drawings Grant 2007
UPDATED: 2007/2008 Rates at the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang
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