Creating heritage trails should be more than just streetscape project

Appealing: Jalan Ampang- Jalan Gereja is a nostalgic stretch in the inner region of Kuala Lumpur, with a lot of interesting buildings.

EXPERTS want more attention given to heritage conservation and the study of a place’s history when creating heritage trails under the Iconic Places project undertaken by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).

A number of the experts are disappointed to learn that efforts to create heritage trails in the older part of Kuala Lumpur appear to be more of a streetscape project, instead of an attempt to revive the historical sites’ forgotten beauty.