Public Perception on the Cultural Significance of Heritage Buildings in Kuala Lumpur. (22nd August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bakri, Aidatul Fadzlin; Ibrahim, Norhati; Ahmad, Sabarinah Sh; Zaman, Nurulhusna Qamaruz
• Is Part Of: Procedia--social and behavioral sciences. Volume 202(2015)
• Page Start: 294
• Page End: 302
• Publication Date: 2015-08-22
• Subjects: Public perception -- Heritage buildings -- Value -- Heritage significance; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Congresses; Arts -- Periodicals; Arts -- Congresses; Humanities -- Periodicals; Humanities -- Congresses; 300
• DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.08.233
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-0428

Abstract

Abstract: Every heritage building has it values or cultural heritage significance, and its values are being perceived differently by various stakeholders. Today, the task of assessing the heritage significance does not depend solely on the experts but also to the public as well. The purpose of this research is to discover and understand public perception of the significance of two heritage buildings in Kuala Lumpur. The research used mixed-methodologies comprising survey questionnaires and site observations. The results showed that the public and the experts' view on cultural significance are similar, and this undoubtedy contributes to sustainable practice for heritage conservation.