Interpretation of Sites of Memory: Inclusiveness Principle in Heritage Sites Conservation in Malaysia

Azni binti Mohd Dian, Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah, Normawati bt Hashim

2018

Abstract

Interpretation of Sites of Memory; outlined by the ICOMOS Charter promotes the inclusiveness principle by engaging local communities in the identification and designation of heritage sites. In Malaysia, such interpretation has nonetheless failed to reach the intention highlighted by the Charter, although previous studies demonstrated that the principle is essential to improve public understanding of heritage conservation. There is a significant deficiency regarding inclusiveness between public institutions and civil society. Consequently, it is difficult to have decisive heritage management without an agreed approach to interpret heritage values. This study aims to review the existing law in the interpretation of sites of memory and the inclusiveness principle in the heritage designation and management process. This qualitative research applies a doctrinal approach by analysing provisions in the heritage and planning legislation and reasons adduced in the decision-making of heritage site conservation. The findings reveal that the interpretation of sites of memory by the Commissioner and Minister is absent and often fails to respond to the views of the local communities. This paper concludes that Malaysia should consider emulating the inclusiveness principle designed by the ICOMOS Charter for the Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage in the heritage sites conservation process.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Dian A., Abdullah N. and Hashim N. (2018). Interpretation of Sites of Memory: Inclusiveness Principle in Heritage Sites Conservation in Malaysia.In Proceedings of the International Law Conference - Volume 1: i-NLAC, ISBN 978-989-758-482-4, pages 191-195. DOI: 10.5220/0010050501910195

in Bibtex Style

@conference{i-nlac18,
author={Azni binti Mohd Dian and Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah and Normawati bt Hashim},
title={Interpretation of Sites of Memory: Inclusiveness Principle in Heritage Sites Conservation in Malaysia},
booktitle={Proceedings of the International Law Conference - Volume 1: i-NLAC,},
year={2018},
pages={191-195},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0010050501910195},
isbn={978-989-758-482-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the International Law Conference - Volume 1: i-NLAC,
TI - Interpretation of Sites of Memory: Inclusiveness Principle in Heritage Sites Conservation in Malaysia
SN - 978-989-758-482-4
AU - Dian A.
AU - Abdullah N.
AU - Hashim N.
PY - 2018
SP - 191
EP - 195
DO - 10.5220/0010050501910195