China has offered to do research and provide technical assistance in investigating the Bujang Valley, the 224 square metre complex of ancient brick structures dating to the early centuries CE.
China is prepared to assist Malaysia in studying the history of the Lembah Bujang archaeological site in Kedah, which is believed to be among the earliest human civilisation sites in Malaysia.
Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said China had also indicated interest in training Malaysia’s human resources in the field of cultural industry.
“I will follow this up with the Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur so that the project can take off as soon as possible.
“We will invite universities in China to have a look at the Lembah Bujang site and carry out research as well as providing the necessary technical assistance,” he said.
Source: SEA Arch
