This historically important site must be preserved

I REFER to “Baling Talks venue in sorry state” (The Star, Jan 11; online at bit.ly/star_baling).

As a former pupil of SK Tunku Putera, I read with deep dismay that the site of the historic Baling Talks is in a state of disrepair due to the apparent lack of action and foresight by relevant authorities. It is particularly disappointing to learn that the special gallery where the event took place is in a deplorable state due to the weather and passage of time.