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Nearly seven decades after hosting Malaya's independence proclamation, Stadium Merdeka stands as a living monument bridging Malaysia's colonial past with its future, drawing visitors seeking connection to the nation's founding moment.
Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah has officially opened the Merdeka Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur, a new cultural institution dedicated to preserving Malay textile heritage through interactive exhibits and educational programmes.
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Selangor is seeking RM20 million from the Federal Government to restore the historic Istana Bandar palace in Jugra, originally constructed in 1899, with plans to integrate it into broader heritage tourism initiatives.
Ipoh's upcoming Jom Makan Expo 2026 will showcase the city's culinary heritage as a unifying force across Malaysia's diverse communities, featuring over 50 food stalls and cultural galleries.
Malaysia deployed 35 cloud seeding operations between February and June to mitigate El Nino impacts on water resources. Meanwhile, the Progressive Wage Policy has lifted entry-level worker median wages by 15.79 per cent, benefiting over 51,000 employees nationwide.
Kelantan's wayang kulit shadow puppet theatre confronts an existential crisis as performers navigate increasingly stringent permit requirements while struggling to find successors willing to master the intricate craft.