PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — A total of 69 heritage items have been recognised as National Heritage 2026, including uthappam, mi kolok and kek lapis, popular foods that reflect Malaysia’s cultural diversity, Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man said.
In a statement marking the Sixth National Heritage Declaration 2026, he said 39 heritage items had been declared to date, while a further 30 would be gazetted later.
“The total includes heritage items recognised as part of efforts to preserve and protect the nation’s heritage, covering tangible and intangible heritage as well as recipients of the Living National Heritage Award (WAKOH),” he said.
A total of 11 figures were also recognised and would receive National Heritage certificates, RM20,000 in cash and incentives from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac), he said.
