National registry needed for heritage buildings


Renewal: The once-dilapidated RexKL now serves as a community hub for creative events like art exhibitions, workshops and live theatre.

PETALING JAYA: Regular audits should be conducted on buildings of heritage and historical significance to preserve them, says Badan Warisan Malaysia president Lim Wei-Ling.

She said federal and state governments should have a register on all heritage buildings under their purview.

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