Malaysia Represent: Icons That Represent Malaysia

Mariana Isa, Assistant Honorary Secretary, ICOMOS Malaysia | Andrew Sebastian, Co-Founder and CEO, Ecotourism and Conservation Society Malaysia

28-Aug-19 19:00

Malaysia Represent: Icons That Represent Malaysia

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When we talk about promoting Malaysia, we think about landmarks like KLCC and the KL Tower but also the more natural icons like the rafflesia and the hornbill. But do they convey the spirit and culture of this country well enough?

Produced by: Loo Juosie, Julian Yap

Presented by: Kelvin Yee, Aiman Rashad

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Categories: History, People and Places, Education

Tags: Evening Edition, icons, landmarks, tourism, klcc, twin towers, kl tower, ecotourism,

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