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    Johor pushes for Kampung Sungai Melayu to gain UNESCO heritage recognition

    Efforts to nominate Kampung Sungai Melayu here as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) heritage site will continue through further discussions with Tourism Johor and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad said the proposal is expected to be presented to the relevant agencies soon as part of an initiative to position the fishing village, which boasts rich natural and cultural heritage, as a leading ecotourism destination in Johor. “The process of obtaining UNESCO recognition involves several stages of evaluation and documentation. A follow-up meeting with Tourism Johor and MOTAC will be held to discuss the next steps,” he told…