Malaysia, China join forces to research ancient Kedah's historical records


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A group of visitors having a closer look at the ruins of a temple structure at the Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum in Merbok, Kedah. Photo: The Star/Filepic

Malaysia will work with China’s history experts to collect and document historical records related to the country's history, notably research surrounding the ancient Kedah civilisation.

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the history of ancient Kedah was widely recorded by a Chinese historical figure, Bujannga Yi-Jing, who had once set foot in the Bujang Valley in the 7th century.

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