KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 – Malaysia has been appointed deputy chairman of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) at the 17th meeting of the Convention on preservation of the world cultural and natural heritage in Paris yesterday.
National Heritage Department heritage commissioner Datuk Prof Emeritus Zuraina Majid said Malaysia’s appointment was unanimously agreed by more than 180 Unesco member countries.
“Malaysia, which represents several countries in Asia Pacific, is given the honour because of its active contributions at several Unesco meetings and sites which have been recognised as world heritage by the body,” she said when contacted by Bernama here today.
She said Malaysians should be proud with the recognition given to the country. She said the convention was important because it discussed measures to restore and preserve the world heritage. – Bernama
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