Stopping the rot in KL’s Jalan Raja


Refurbishment needed: The iconic Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad in Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur, is a popular spot for tourists and is often used as a backdrop for photos and selfies. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

Conflicts over ownership, lack of accountability to blame for poor condition of historical buildings, say heritage buffs

IT IS high time Kuala Lumpur’s historic Jalan Raja area, home to several iconic buildings such as Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad (BSAS), received recognition as a Unesco World Heritage Site, say stakeholders.

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