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Beijing's Fangshan Restaurant keeps imperial Chinese cuisine alive, preserving Qing Dynasty culinary traditions through carefully guarded recipes and labour-intensive handcrafted methods that modern kitchen equipment cannot replicate.
Perak has taken ownership of the decommissioned naval vessel Ex-Hang Tuah, which will be converted into a memorial museum and maritime tourism hub opening in 2027, with RM30 million allocated for initial development.
The Malaysian government will examine ways to strengthen the Nordin Ahmad Gallery in Penang, dedicated to preserving the legacy of the late Malay film icon. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has committed to coordinating support across relevant agencies.
Kelantan's wayang kulit shadow puppet theatre faces existential threats from mounting permit difficulties and a severe shortage of young practitioners willing to learn the intricate art form.
Sabah's government has outlined the demanding process required to nominate Kota Belud Tamu as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, emphasizing the need for extensive research, cultural documentation, and proof of Outstanding Universal Value.
Busan will host the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's annual session this week, marking the first time South Korea has organised the gathering since joining the convention in 1988. Over 3,000 global delegates are expected.
A 71-year-old collector in Kelantan is preserving the region's disappearing blacksmithing heritage through his collection of over 100 traditional weapons, each carrying the unique mark of craftsmen whose knowledge risks being lost forever.