Unesco recognition for KL buildings unlikely to succeed, says don

Prof Siti Zuraina advocates for prioritising the preservation of the buildings rather than pursuing Unesco recognition.

RENOWNED archaeologist Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Siti Zuraina Abdul Majid said that any aspirations for the iconic Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad (BSAS) in Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur, and those in its surrounding area to secure a spot on Unesco’s World Heritage List was unlikely to succeed.

According to Prof Siti Zuraina, a site must possess more than just a collection of historical buildings; it must embody a remarkable universal value significant to humanity worldwide.