Memorial Dato' Onn Jaafar destroyed by fire
Yet to open for public Memorial Dato' Onn Jaafar in Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia was destroyed 70% by fire on Friday,11 July 2008. Source: http://www.bharian.com.my
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Malacca and Georgetown in Malaysia listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO
Malacca, Penang cheer listing on world heritage site KUALA LUMPUR : The citizens of Malacca and Penang rejoiced as they celebrate the inscription of their state capitals as World Heritage Sites. Besides an increase awareness and commitment towards heritage conservation, George Town and Malacca should also see a boost in tourism from the new recognition. MALACCA 1. St Paul 's Church located on top of St Paul 's Hill. 2. Various tourist spots can be found in the City Centre. 3. A row of old shophouses along the river in Malacca. The World Heritage Site covers: > St Paul’s Hill civic zone with St Paul’s Church, Porta de Santiago (A Famosa) fortress and Stadhuys complex, > Residential and commercial areas of Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Heeren Street), Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Walk) and adjacent streets, including Harmony Street, and > The Malacca River . GEORGE TOWN 1. The Kapitan Keling Mosque. 2. The brightly lit Town Hall building at the Esplan