Featured Project Site
Kedah
Bringing Ancient Kedah to life through innovation, preservation, immersive experiences, and the revival of traditional Kedah cuisine.
Bujang Valley, Kedah
Innovation to reimagine the underappreciated Ancient Kedah (Kedah Tua), which holds huge potential, and build an immersive experience.
Sparking curiosity at a young age to explore ancient wonders

This participatory and immersive programme is designed for school children to be exposed to the history and significance of archaeological sites in Bujang Valley. 

Participants also learnt how to apply archaeological techniques and skills, in a bid to create awareness and instil interest in the field of archaeology. This initiative has already benefited 243 children aged 10-12 years old.

(Grantee: Persatuan Ancked Sungai Batu)
Enhancing visitor imagination of the remnants of Ancient Kedah in 3D

It isn’t easy to appreciate and imagine the remnants of ancient monuments. This project integrates in-depth research and technology to improve storytelling by producing digital 3D reconstructions of ancient monuments. 

It embraces diverse narratives, highlights archaeological findings and allows visitors to see what the ancient structures could have looked like in its prime. The reconstructed structures are superimposed with actual remnants using physical installation at the sites. This project collaborates with Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum and Department of Museums Malaysia. 

(Partners: Department of Museums Malaysia, Muzium Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum; Consultant: Blue Temple)

3D Interactive Model
Enhancing visitor visual and audio experience

It is not easy to explore and connect with archaeological sites that are far apart from each other. To enhance visitor experience, freely accessible visual and audio guides were created. 

These guides provide a bird’s eye view of the travel experience via virtual panorama 360 degrees and are accompanied by an audio guide. Visitors can gain insight into the structures and artefacts as they navigate the site by scanning QR codes to access interpretations in four languages (Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Tamil) or directly access the guides through the Izi.TRAVEL app

(Grantee: Actsugi (Virtual Panorama), Dr Keith Tan Kay Hin, Taylor’s University (Audio Guide))
Bukit Choras, Kedah
Unearthing and preserving ancient history.
Bukit Choras Revealed

This archaeological site located in the north of Gunung Jerai, is where an astounding archaeological discovery of the largest Buddhist structure in the country, dating back 1,200 years, was made. 

This project supports Dr. Nasha Rodziadi Khaw and collaborates with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), to carry out phase III of site excavation, restoration of artefacts, including life-sized Buddha statues using traditional techniques and materials, and dissemination of historical information. It revealed an important narrative of the lost ancient culture and social and environmental aspects of the locals’ ability to transmit ideas using local materials, craftmanship and technology. 

(Partner: Centre of Global Archaeological Research, USM)
State of Kedah
Bringing Kedah traditional cuisine back to life.
Record, disseminate and savour the rich flavours

This project pays homage to generations of culinary artisans who crafted, preserved and passed down the flavours that define the history and people of the state. It features 24 unique cuisine histories, recipes and utensils from 12 districts of Kedah to promote food tourism.
 
It was documented via student homestays through intergeneration exchange of cultural experience and knowledge, was broadcasted on national television and is available as a brochure and website foodtrail.my – that is supported by YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

(Grantee: Dr. Nurul Ashikin binti Ismail, UPM)
Episode 3
Catalysts of Change: Reimagining Heritage in Lembah Bujang
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Implementing Partners
Implementing Partners

Note: A selection of projects is featured here to showcase the diverse initiatives and highlight the network connecting the unique archaeological, natural, and cultural assets across the northern region. For a complete list of all grantees and partners who benefited from the programme, please view the full list.

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