UNESCO Sites in Malaysia

Malaysia UNESCO has registered 4 sites on the World Heritage list and 6 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Malaysia and the corresponding map.

Malaysia UNESCO list

1. Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
2. Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
3. Gunung Mulu National Park
4. Kinabalu Park

Malaysia UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Malaysia.

Description

1. Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia. The site contains a rich collection of archaeological artifacts and evidence of early human settlement in the region.
2. Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca are two historical cities in Malaysia that were major trading hubs during the 15th to 19th centuries. They are recognized for their unique blend of Asian and European cultural influences and are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
3. Gunung Mulu National Park is a protected area located in Sarawak, Malaysia. It features a variety of unique and biodiverse habitats, including rainforests, caves, and karst formations. The park is also home to several rare and endangered species.
4. Kinabalu Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Sabah, Malaysia. The park features the highest peak in Southeast Asia, Mount Kinabalu, and a diverse range of flora and fauna, including many endemic species. It is also an important site for biodiversity conservation and research.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. National Park (Taman Negara) of Peninsular Malaysia
2. FRIM Selangor Forest Park
3. Gombak Selangor Quartz Ridge
4. Royal Belum State Park
5. Sungai Buloh Leprosarium
6. The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex, Sarawak, Malaysia