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03/06/2026

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02/06/2026

⏳ LAST CALL TO REGISTER! ⏳

The maritime heritage of the South China Sea has shaped civilizations, trade networks, and cultural exchanges for centuries. Join some of the region's most respected archaeologists and heritage scholars as they share the latest research, discoveries, and perspectives on this fascinating maritime landscape.

🌊 Regional Colloquium Webinar
Archaeological Perspectives on Maritime Cultural Routes across the South China Sea

📅 3 June 2026 (Wednesday)
🕑 2.00 PM – 4.30 PM (Malaysia/China, GMT+8)
🕐 1.00 PM – 3.30 PM (Indonesia, GMT+7)
💻 Via Zoom

🎙 Featuring distinguished speakers from Malaysia, China, and Indonesia:

🔹 Prof. Asyaari Muhamad (Malaysia)
Director, Institute of the Malay World and Civilization (ATMA), UKM

🔹 Director Song Jian-zhong (China)
South China Sea Institute of Deep-Sea Archaeology

🔹 Assoc. Prof. Ali Akbar (Indonesia)
Department of Archaeology, Universitas Indonesia & ICOMOS ICAHM

🔹 Prof. Wang Zhi-gao (China)
Leading researcher on Maritime Silk Road archaeology and the Lung Khe Citadel

🔹 Dr. Wahyu Rizky Andhifani (Indonesia)
Research Center for Prehistoric Archaeology and History, BRIN

🔹 Dr. Xiao Da-shun (China)
Guangdong Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology

✨ Special presentation:
Introduction to the ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026 (GA2026), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Whether you are an archaeologist, heritage professional, academic, student, museum practitioner, or simply interested in the shared maritime history of Southeast Asia, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from experts at the forefront of archaeological research across the region.

📌 Registration is still open. Scan the QR code on the poster or click here https://forms.gle/h6kNyvRCR1aie5gq9 and secure your place today.

Together, let's explore the archaeological evidence, cultural connections, and maritime routes that have linked the peoples of the South China Sea for over a millennium.

Date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026 Time: 2.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Via Zoom App. Contact us at (+6011) 2865 1958 or email to [email protected] for further information.

29/05/2026

🌊⚓ REGIONAL COLLOQUIUM WEBINAR ⚓🌊

ICOMOS Malaysia National Scientific Committee on Cultural Routes (NSC-CIIC) proudly presents:

📚 **Archaeological Perspectives on Maritime Cultural Routes across the South China Sea**

This regional colloquium brings together distinguished scholars, archaeologists, and heritage experts from Malaysia, China, and Indonesia to explore the rich maritime cultural connections of the South China Sea through archaeology, shipwreck discoveries, trade ceramics, inscriptions, and the Maritime Silk Road.

🗓 Date: 3 June 2026 (Wednesday)
🕑 Time:
🇲🇾 🇨🇳 2.00 PM – 4.30 PM (Kuala Lumpur / Beijing, GMT+8)
🇮🇩 1.00 PM – 3.30 PM (Jakarta, GMT+7)
📍 Platform: Zoom Webinar

✨ Featuring speakers from:
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
• South China Sea Institute of Deep-Sea Archaeology
• Universitas Indonesia
• BRIN Indonesia
• Nanjing Normal University
• Guangdong Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology

Special session:
📢 Introduction to the ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026 (GA2026), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

🎟 Register now by scanning the QR code on the poster or click https://forms.gle/cc6ejkXFEFn9wFD88

Join us in discovering the archaeological narratives and shared maritime heritage that connect communities across the South China Sea.

24/05/2026

🌆 HERITAGE AROUND US – SEMBRANI 2.0
📍 When Heritage Cities Stop Feeling Livable

As heritage cities continue to evolve under the pressures of tourism, urbanisation, and rapid development, an important question emerges:

❝ Are our heritage cities still truly livable for the communities who call them home? ❞

Join us for another engaging session of Heritage Around Us, a monthly sharing platform by ICOMOS Malaysia, where we explore heritage beyond monuments — focusing on people, stories, identity, and the future of our historic cities.

✨ This edition features two thought-provoking sharing sessions:

🎤 Jimmy Leong
President, Malaysian Tourist Guides Council (MTGC)
🗣 “Beyond Taking Photos: Can Tourism Become More Respectful?”

🎤 Joann Khaw
UNESCO Cultural Heritage Specialist, Guide & Trainer
🗣 “Living Heritage Under Pressure: Tourism, Urban and the Future”

🎙 Moderated by Rajesvare K D Rada
ICOMOS Malaysia

📅 26 May 2026 (Tuesday)
🕚 11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
💻 Zoom Platform

Heritage is not only about preserving buildings — it is about sustaining meaningful places for people to live, work, remember, and belong. Join the conversation as we discuss how tourism and urban change can either strengthen or erode the soul of our heritage cities.

📌 Scan the QR code on the poster to register or click this link, https://forms.gle/K4p6c8x1tpKLZnXk7 and receive the Zoom ID.

21/05/2026

📢 ICOMOS Malaysia at the Central Zone SDG Governance and Leadership Forum 2026

ICOMOS Malaysia is honoured to be part of the Forum Tadbir Urus dan Kepimpinan SDG Zon Tengah 2026, a regional platform bringing together leaders, professionals, academics, agencies, and communities to discuss collaborative approaches towards sustainable development and community wellbeing.

Our special panel session was held as follows:
🗓 Wednesday, 20 May 2026
⏰ 2.00 PM – 3.45 PM

🎙 Panel Session
“Empowering Community Wellbeing through Heritage, Identity and Technological Innovation”
1. Mr Faisal Abd Rahman, President of ICOMOS Malaysia with title 'Warisan Hidup dan Kesejahteraan Komuniti dalam Agenda SDG'
2. TPr Juwairiyah Ho Abdullah, Asst. Secretary General of ICOMOS Malaysia with title 'Mengintegrasikan Warisan dan Identiti Tempatan dalam Perancangan Bandar Ke Arah Pencapaian SDG'.
3. Gs. Dr. Muhamad Solehin Fitry Rosley, Institute of the Malay World and Civilization (ATMA), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with title 'Strengthening Sense of Place Through Extended Reality: Transforming digital heritage trails into platforms for cultural continuity and place-based identity'.

This session highlighted the important role of cultural heritage, local identity, and innovation in shaping resilient and sustainable communities. The discussions explored how heritage-led approaches, community participation, and technological advancement can work together in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in strengthening social wellbeing, cultural continuity, and inclusive development.

The panel shared also experiences and perspectives on:
✨ Safeguarding cultural heritage and local identity
✨ Community-driven development and empowerment
✨ Smart and sustainable solutions for heritage places
✨ Technology and innovation in cultural management
✨ Collaborative governance for sustainable futures

As communities continue to face rapid urbanisation, environmental challenges, and social transformation, heritage and identity remain essential foundations in creating meaningful, people-centred development. Through this forum, we hope to encourage greater collaboration between government agencies, professionals, institutions, and local communities in advancing sustainable and inclusive initiatives.

18/05/2026

ICOMOS Malaysia successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9 May 2026, bringing together members and heritage practitioners in a meaningful session of reflection and planning.

The AGM provided an important platform to review our achievements over the past year, discuss ongoing initiatives, and set strategic directions for the future. We also welcomed valuable insights and active participation from members, reaffirming our shared commitment towards safeguarding Malaysia’s cultural heritage.

We are also pleased to announce the appointment of the new Executive Board members for the upcoming term. Their leadership and expertise will play a vital role in guiding ICOMOS Malaysia’s continued efforts in heritage conservation, sustainable management, and advocacy.

A heartfelt thank you to all members who attended and contributed to the discussions. Your continued support and dedication are essential in strengthening our collective mission.

We look forward to another year of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and impactful work in preserving our nation’s heritage.

11/05/2026

11 May 2026

ICOMOS Malaysia Announces Executive Board for 2026–2028 Term

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — The International Council on Monuments and Sites Malaysia (ICOMOS Malaysia) is pleased to announce its newly constituted Executive Board for the 2026–2028 term, following the organisation’s recent Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2026.

The newly elected Board brings together a multidisciplinary group of professionals, academics, practitioners, and heritage advocates representing architecture, archaeology, conservation, cultural tourism, planning, interpretation, museums, historic urban landscapes, and related fields. The Board reflects ICOMOS Malaysia’s continued commitment to strengthening heritage conservation practice, professional collaboration, and public engagement at both national and international levels.

Leading the organisation as President is Faisal Abd Rahman, alongside Ar. (Dr.) Mohd Zulhemlee An as Deputy President and Dr. Shaiful Idzwan Shahidan as Secretary General.

Executive Board Members 2026–2028

Office Bearers

* Faisal Abd Rahman — President
* Ar. (Dr.) Mohd Zulhemlee An — Deputy President
* Dr. Shaiful Idzwan Shahidan — Secretary General
* Elizabeth Cardosa — Treasurer General
* TPr Juwairiyah Ho Abdullah — Assistant Secretary General

Executive Board Members

* TPr Afzal Azhari
* Azwin Aksan
* Dr. Elena Gregoria Chin Chai Fern
* Ar. Dominic Chuo Kong Uh
* Ar. Dr. Goh Ai Tee
* Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasrizal Shaari
* Assoc. Prof. Dr. Indera Syahrul Mat Radzuan
* Lim Chooi Ping
* Li Pei Feng
* LAr. Dr. Rohayah Che Amat
* Ts. Dr. Tan Chin Ling
* Teh Su Lin
* Ar. Yong Chee Keat

Ex-Officio

* Ar. Tiong Kian Boon — Immediate Past President

In its new term, ICOMOS Malaysia will continue to advance professional discourse, technical engagement, heritage advocacy, and community awareness in line with the principles and objectives of ICOMOS internationally. The organisation also aims to strengthen Malaysia’s role within regional and global heritage networks, particularly in relation to cultural landscapes, living heritage, climate resilience, cultural tourism, and sustainable heritage management.

The new Board will also oversee preparations and strategic engagements leading towards the 22nd ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (GA2026), which will be hosted in Kuching, Sarawak from 17–24 October 2026 — marking the first time the global assembly will be held in Southeast Asia.

Speaking on behalf of the new Board, President Faisal Abd Rahman emphasised that the coming term represents an important opportunity to further strengthen collaboration across disciplines and institutions while expanding public appreciation for heritage as a living and evolving ecosystem of culture, place, community, and memory.

“ICOMOS Malaysia remains committed to promoting heritage conservation not only as the protection of monuments and sites, but as a shared responsibility that connects people, identity, sustainability, and the future of our living heritage,” he said.

ICOMOS Malaysia looks forward to continued collaboration with government agencies, academic institutions, professional bodies, civil society organisations, local communities, and international partners in advancing heritage conservation and stewardship in Malaysia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

About ICOMOS Malaysia

ICOMOS Malaysia is the Malaysian National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), an international non-governmental organisation and Advisory Body to UNESCO on matters relating to the World Heritage Convention. The organisation promotes the conservation, protection, use, and enhancement of cultural heritage places through professional collaboration, advocacy, research, and public engagement.

Media Enquiries:
ICOMOS Malaysia
Email: [email protected]
Official Mobile: +6011-2865 1958
Website: https://www.icomosga2026.org.my

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

📢 Deadline Extended – Final Call!

The abstract submission deadline for the ICOMOS General Assembly 2026 has been extended to 7 May 2026.

This is your final opportunity to contribute to the global discourse on heritage conservation under the theme Living Heritage: Respect • Enhance • Accept • Partnership.

🇲🇾 Malaysians are also encouraged to apply for the scholarship opportunity available for accepted abstracts.

🔗 Submit now and be part of this important international platform.

📢 GOOD NEWS – DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Due to overwhelming interest, the Abstract Submission Deadline for ICOMOS GA2026 has been extended to:

🗓 7 May 2026

This is your final opportunity to be part of the 22nd ICOMOS General Assembly & Scientific Symposium in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

🌿 Under the theme Living Heritage: Respect • Enhance • Accept • Partnership, we invite you to share your research, insights, and case studies with a global community of heritage professionals.

🇲🇾 For Malaysians:
Accepted abstracts will be eligible for consideration for a scholarship, offering additional support to participate in GA2026.
Apply at: https://www.icomosga2026.org.my/scholarship-application

Don’t miss your chance to contribute to this important international dialogue.

🔗 Submit your abstract now:
👉 https://www.icomosga2026.org.my/abstract

24/04/2026

📢 Call for Abstracts – ICOMOS GA2026

Calling all Malaysians! Scholarships available for Malaysian academics.

Have something to say about Living Heritage? Submit your abstract(s) and be part of a global conversation with heritage professionals, researchers, and practitioners in Kuching, Sarawak.

✨ Accepted presenters may receive scholarships to attend ICOMOS GA2026.

🗓 Abstract submission deadline: 30 April 2026

Once your abstract is submitted, eligible applicants may proceed with the scholarship application:
🔗 https://www.icomosga2026.org.my/scholarship-application xz(Deadline: 30 May 2026)

Step forward, share your ideas, and represent Malaysia on the international stage. Submit your abstract(s) now at: https://www.icomosga2026.org.my/en/abstract

Scientific Symposium Thematic Sessions:
www.icomosga2026.org.my/en/abstract/sessions