Peninsular Malaysia is a 2 million-year-old story of human evolution, migration, civilisation and environmental interaction, with hidden gems and cultural assets that include pre-historic burial sites, and ancient cave paintings. Many more lay waiting to be discovered.
Recognising the potential of economic development in the region, as part of the Budget 2022 initiative, Think City in collaboration with the Ministry of Financelaunched the Cultural Economy CatalyticGrants, a RM10 million allocation to boost culture-based economic development in the northern Malaysian region with an early focus on projects in Lenggong, Taiping andKuala Kangsar.