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Penang recognises Hungry Ghost Festival, six sites as state heritage

Recognition aims to preserve cultural traditions while strengthening Penang’s multiracial identity, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow

Nine Arts Festival to make Negeri Sembilan debut with 3-day celebration of culture and creativity

Festival themed “Origins” will bring together Malaysian and international artists across nine disciplines in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026

Batik Malaysia: Luxury in malls, missing on the streets – Ravindran Raman Kutty

High prices and limited accessibility keep Malaysia’s batik out of everyday wardrobes, while Indonesia’s more affordable ecosystem lets everyone wear the culture

Budget 2026: Anwar unveils RM1.2b to revive heritage buildings and transform KL’s hawker centres, peoples’ housing

The 2026 Budget allocates funds for historic restorations, urban upgrades, and a renewed commitment to cultural preservation and inclusive city living

Ipoh Sentral TOD set to drive city’s growth and transformation

With a focus on sustainability, connectivity, and cultural preservation, the project aims to enhance Ipoh’s position as a vibrant smart city by 2030

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’

Axelsen confirms split from wife, just over a week after World Championships withdrawal

The Dane revealed the news on social media on Tuesday evening, saying the decision to part ways was made on amicable terms

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