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PUTRAJAYA, Nov 23 — Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Thailand agreed to nominate the Kebaya as a four-nation representation to the Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for the year 2023.

By Nadiah Zamlus SHAH ALAM, Aug 22 — The process to determine if Selangor qualifies for geopark status is, the first ever in the state, is expected to be completed early next year, said state executive councillor for tourism and environment Hee Loy Sian. He said the decision will be made by...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Aug 17 — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has defined a geopark as a single, unified geographical area where sites and landscapes of international significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection,...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, Aug 8 — The dredger in Dengkil, Sepang is being repaired before being turned into a historical museum, said state executive councillor for culture and heritage Borhan Aman Shah. He said there are several parts on the ship that are leaking and require repair...

MOSCOW, June 16 — Some 770 million people are illiterate worldwide, with two-thirds of them being women, reported Sputnik.

GEORGE TOWN, June 12 — Bukit Bendera today received a certificate of recognition as a biosphere reserve site under the ‘Man and the Biosphere (MAB)’ Programme by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).

KUANTAN, June 5 — All public and private agencies in Malaysia are urged to become active participants in climate and biodiversity talks and support key initiatives such as proposals to protect and preserve at least 30 per cent of land and oceans by 2030.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Songket, dubbed 'Ratu Kain' in Malay weaving, once again has made history when it was listed under Unesco's (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 16th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Dec 6 — The Gombak Quartz Ridge will be nominated as a National Geopark site due to its diverse geological heritage. State executive councillor for tourism, environment, green technology and Orang Asli affair Hee Loy Sian said the nomination was approved...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) - The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE), in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), has developed an Inclusive Open Educational Resources (iOER) policy specifically for persons with disabilities (PwD).

Ismail Sabri - Malaysia, Indonesia agree to implement travel corridor in stages JAKARTA, Nov 10 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to implement a travel corridor between the two countries through the Travel Corridor Arrangement or Vaccinated Travel Lane arrangement, as both countries are...

By Amin Ridzuan Ishak SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 — The state government's proposal to raise Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) as a national heritage zone is in line with the efforts to nominate it as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) site. Its assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong...

ANKARA, Feb 22 — Nearly 2,500 languages worldwide are at risk of extinction, a Turkish official with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) said Sunday.

SINGAPORE, Dec 17 — Singapore's tradition of communal dining at hawker centres, open air food courts popularised by celebrity chefs and hit films such as 'Crazy Rich Asians', has been recognised by UNESCO for its cultural significance.

By Nadiah Zamlus SHAH ALAM, July 6 — The Selangor government’s effort in pursuing the Gombak Selangor Quartz Ridge (PKGS) as a world heritage site would be held back if the original alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is retained. Selangor Local Government, Public Transportation and...