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Kinta Valley and Other Sites in Perak
Uncover Malaysia’s hidden heritage, from ancient Rock Art and Indigenous culture to Kinta Valley’s fading limestone hills. As citizen scientists explore these landscapes, forgotten railways and lost histories reveal the urgent need for preservation.
Bota, Perak
Getting to know the Indigenous and finding innovative ways to preserve their art and culture.
Digital music literacy for Orang Semai

‘Selamat Tibak’, a melodious song sung in the language of the Indigenous Semai tribe to welcome visitors, is accompanied by traditional instruments and ‘sewing’ dancers in a lively music video. A behind-the-scenes documentary tells the art and culture of Orang Semai in producing and expressing music. 

Indigenous People of Perak (Persatuan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Orang Asal Perak, PKKOAP) initiated digital music literacy to educate the youth to compose and record music. This propelled them to pursue their creativity and protect their copyrights which offer job opportunities. The song is now available online platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and more. 

(Grantee: Ronnie B. Bahari, Persatuan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Orang Asal Perak)
Kinta Valley, Perak
Discover the hidden gem of Rock Art, a mark left by ancient humans.
Gua Tambun Rock Art Heritage Awareness

This project aimed to increase awareness and appreciation for Tambun Rock Art. It allowed participants to get hands-on experience with rock art techniques and interpretation. It was well received by families with children who wanted exposure and outdoor learning on our country’s little-known history.

(Grantee: Dr Goh Hsiao Mei, CGAR, USM)
Kinta Valley Rock Art, An Introduction

A book written in English, Malay and Mandarin, introduces the little-known 35 rock art sites in the Kinta Valley, one of the most dense rock art sites in Malaysia. The book addresses questions about who the ancient rock artists likely were, what messages they may have conveyed, and when, why and how they may have drawn what they saw or practiced. 

(Grantee: Dr Saw Chaw Yeh, CGAR, USM)
Citizen scientists explore the gems of Kinta Valley, the Limestone Hills and their fate.
Preserving the threatened Limestone Hills

The Limestone Hills in Kinta Valley are threatened by quarrying and landslides. Local citizen scientists, part of the Geonat Association, trained by local experts, conducted a preliminary survey of over 40 hills to assess their condition and search for rock art and fossils. This incredible feat was achieved by mobilising locals to crowdsource and collect data over a vast area. Additionally, a documentary was created to raise awareness about the significance of these hills. 

(Grantee: GEONAT Association)
Explore how the forgotten railway ties to forgotten history and lost sense of place.
Forgotten Railway of Kinta Valley

This project aims to uncover what happened to an old railway by researching its initial development alongside the rise of tin mining towns, gathering accounts from individuals who witnessed its history and searching for remaining railway remnants. 

A 30-minute documentary chronicles the history of the Federated Malay States Ipoh-Tronoh Branch Railway Line, which played a crucial role in the first half of the 20th century in driving the growth and prosperity of the tin mining industry in Kinta Valley towns such as Lahat, Menglembu, Papan, Pusing, Siputeh, and Tronoh located along the Keledang Range. 

(Grantee: Ansell Tan)
Episode 4
Catalysts of Change: Creative Futures from the North
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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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