Tag: intangible heritage
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A new piece in New Mandala
Just a quick update. I wrote a short op-ed on some of the threats facing Melaka and George Town – Malaysia’s UNESCO-listed historic cities – for New Mandala. For me, the two cities highlight issues of urban governance that are relevant to Malaysia as a whole. The mounting urban crisis in these historic cities highlights a couple…
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Bricks and mortals: two kinds of heritage, the same sad outcome
The demolition of Runnymede House and eviction of Kampung Siam are two tragedies that tell a similar story.
Dr Soon-Tzu Speechley 