The World Heritage List includes 878 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value.
Malacca was recently listed on the World Heritage List, together with George Town as teh Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
I usually visit Malacca at least once a year since I started working. It’s near, cheap and convenient place for a visit. There’s a lot to see (though after so many times, it’s kind of bored already…), a lot to eat and I’ve many friends who stayed there.
Since the announcement of the Heritage List, it’s the first time I stepped inside Malacca. And, oh boy, the numbers of tourist had flourished! We see more tourist in the heritage sites, more cars and I wonder if there are more hotels mushrooming up. Nevertheless, it’s sure is a proud thing for Malacca to be listed. And now, comes the hardest part - preserving the heritage sites.