The challenges in conservation practices in Malaysia: A study in UNESCO heritage site, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Malaysia's conservation efforts for heritage buildings, particularly in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Georgetown, Penang, face significant challenges despite government and private sector initiatives. The establishment of the National Heritage Department in 2006 and the 2008 UNESCO designation have elevated Malaysia's cultural heritage tourism but also brought complexities in balancing preservation with the impacts of increased tourism. This study identifies key obstacles in conservation practices, highlighting the need for sustainable strategies to protect historic structures while capitalizing on tourism benefits.

Azizan, M. A., Noriman, N. Z., Desa, H., Ishak, N., Dahham, O. S., Umar, M. U., & Latip, N. A. (2020). The challenges in conservation practices in Malaysia: A study in UNESCO heritage site, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIALS ENGINEERING & SCIENCE (IConMEAS 2019), 2213, 20277. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0000425