Defending buildings of independence


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Every Malaysian should be concerned about the future of our heritage buildings, especially the ones that witnessed pivotal historical moments in our country’s formation.

TWO years ago I had the pleasure of witnessing the launch of the Jalan Merdeka Exhibition at Carcosa and Seri Negara. Together with a team of curators and researchers, we had unearthed many fascinating facts about the history of the two buildings that were directly relevant to Malaya’s experience of colonialism and the journey towards independence.

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