Preserving our past for the future

(From left) Hajeedar, Cardosa, Lim, Tay and Hijjas at the Merdeka Award Roundtable.

THE preservation of our country’s rich cultural heritage remains a vital aspect in upholding our identity and driving the country’s continued progress towards developed nation status.

However, with a rapidly growing population and rising development pressures, questions arise as to striking a balance between development and heritage conservation.