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.
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.
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.
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.
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.