via Bernama/the Malaysian Reserve, 24 June 2023: The National Heritage Department has selected seven New Villages across Malaysia, including Kampung Baru Berapit, to be nominated as UNESCO world heritage sites.
Local Government Development minister, Nga Kor Ming said these seven villages were selected from a total of 613 New Villages across the country including Penang, Perak, Johor, Melaka and Selangor.
“These seven villages, including Kampung Baru Berapit here, have been chosen as national representatives to apply for UNESCO world heritage site status.
Source: Seven New Villages selected for listing as UNESCO world heritage sites
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