Historical site: Papan is over 100 years old and was formerly a tin mining town. — Bernama
BATU GAJAH: The town of Papan, located in the Batu Gajah district, deserves recognition as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), according to a cultural heritage expert.
Dr Goh Ai Tee, a member of the Executive Board of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos) Malaysia, said the town’s history holds significant heritage value, while its preserved old buildings showcase unique architectural designs.
