Rumah Kutai: Perak govt identifying heritage products for funding

IPOH: The state government is finalising details of tangible and intangible cultural heritage that is available in the state to ensure sufficient funds are allocated to preserve historical relics in next year’s budget. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Tan Kar Hing said the department involved was collecting data on the tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Perak. Tan said he realised it was important for the state government to play its role in preserving the nation’s cultural heritage to benefit the future generation. “Perak is known for its unique culture and traditions, from language, food, arts, buildings and traditional costumes, to name a few. “It is crucial to prioritise efforts in preservation and conservation of our cultural heritage for the sake of future generations,” he said yesterday.