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via the Borneo Post, 5 September 2022: A conference on exploring the World Heritage potential for the Niah National Park kicked began yesterday.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic that having Niah National Park tagged as a World Heritage Site would further strengthen Sarawak’s capacity in heritage protection as well as the development of world-class conservation practices.
Moreover, he stressed that the outstanding universal values (OUVs) of Niah should be conserved and shared around the world, in view of their significance to the people’s understanding of the history of the planet and also humanity.
“I firmly believe that Niah National Park’s inclusion as a World Heritage Site, and with all its OUVs, would benefit both domestic and global communities and help us celebrate our common history,” he said in his speech for the ‘International Conference on Niah National Park for World Heritage Site Nomination’ at Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel yesterday.
Source: Much to gain if Niah National Park be accorded World Heritage Site status, says Premier
