More historical buildings to be preserved

Abang Johari (left) looking at Sarawakian songket costumes after closing the Sarawakiana Carnival at the State Library in Kuching. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: Old buildings in the state will be preserved as heritage buildings if they are found to have historical and cultural value, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said.

He said buildings with unique architectural and cultural features would be studied by the state Museum Department.