{
  "id": 18483659,
  "title": "69 items named National Heritage 2026, from traditional foods to historic artefacts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/69-items-named-national-heritage-2026-from-traditional-foods-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T09:51:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1572292/69-items-named-national-heritage-2026-traditional-foods-historic"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government has recognized 69 items as National Heritage for 2026, encompassing traditional foods like uthappam and mi kolok. Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man announced the list, which reflects the nation's cultural diversity. Of the 69 items, 39 have already been declared, with the remaining 30 to be gazetted later. The list includes tangible and intangible heritage, as well as recipients of the Living National Heritage Award. Eleven figures were honored with National Heritage certificates, RM20,000 in cash, and incentives from the ministry. These include individuals contributing to Kelantan shadow puppetry, keringkam embroidery, and lion dance performances. Sixteen heritage objects also received National Heritage status, such as the Terengganu Quran manuscript, Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara maces, and the table used for the first cabinet meeting. The remaining 30 items to be gazetted include the Gawai Dayak Festival, Adat Berkadim, and other traditional Malaysian dishes and customs. The declaration of National Heritage holds significant legal importance, as it ensures the items receive protection, prioritized preservation, and government support for conservation.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: A total of 69 items have been recognised as National Heritage 2026, including popular traditional foods such as uthappam, mi kolok, and kek lapis.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysia declares 69 items National Heritage, from ‘mi kolok’ to Dewan Rakyat mace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/malaysia-declares-69-items-national-heritage-from-mi-kolok-to-dewan",
        "published": "2026-11-06T10:01:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}