Preserving historic sites essential for cultural and economic growth, says activist


One of the few colonial-era shoplots left in Kimanis, not far from Bongawan.

KOTA KINABALU: Historic buildings and sites are much more than just ‘old structures’ to be demolished or left to deteriorate, says environmentalist and activist Alexander Yee.

He argues that these remnants from the war or colonial era hold stories of the past, offering insights into local communities and demographic influences that should be shared, promoted, and preserved.

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