{"id":369,"date":"2025-04-15T20:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T20:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/?page_id=369"},"modified":"2025-04-23T17:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T17:59:07","slug":"230028854-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/230028854-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Exhibition : Historic Cities Along the Straits of Melaka, Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-medium-font-size wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);min-height:690px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"home\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Title-16.mp4\" style=\"object-position:0% 69%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"0% 69%\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#000000\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ce469846 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-nv-site-bg-border-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#melaka\" style=\"border-width:4px;border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffffff3d;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:1000\">Melaka<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-nv-site-bg-border-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#georgetown\" style=\"border-width:4px;border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffffff4d;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000\">Georgetown<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9027b8d2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-dark-bg-color has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-nv-site-bg-border-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#sipms\" style=\"border-radius:8px;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000\">Learn About The Smart Interactive Projection Mapping System<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-394963c8c44df00782d107efbb9145d3\"><strong><em>\ud83d\udd0a<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Please Turn Your Volume On <\/em><\/strong>!\ud83d\udd0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-07083d035a69b5ed0fad9470e07c4d3b\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-style:normal;font-weight:1000\">The History Of The Straits of Melaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06f1f1c2b83164c39022ed79e4b37bcc\">During the 15th to 17th century, one of the world\u2019s most vital and popular trading ports was the <strong>Straits of Melaka<\/strong>, a narrow but powerful maritime corridor that connected <strong>China, India, the Middle East, and Europe<\/strong> through the <strong>Indian and Pacific Oceans<\/strong> (G. Vann, 2014). Its strategic location not only served as a gateway between East and West but also positioned it as a cornerstone of global trade. The cities of <strong>Melaka (Malacca)<\/strong> and <strong>Georgetown<\/strong> flourished along these waters, evolving into key hubs that shaped the course of world maritime history. Their harbors welcomed ships laden with spices, textiles, porcelain, and precious metals, while also facilitating the exchange of cultures, religions, and technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2c0e83a1fbf87940c5ed47339f65937c\">Melaka, in particular, rose to prominence as the capital of a powerful sultanate, attracting a cosmopolitan mix of traders from <strong>Arab, Indian, Chinese, and Malay<\/strong> origins. Its wealth and influence drew the attention of colonial powers, beginning with the <strong>Portuguese in 1511<\/strong>, followed by the <strong>Dutch in 1641<\/strong>, and eventually the <strong>British<\/strong> in the 19th century. Each left indelible marks on the region\u2019s architecture, governance, and social fabric. Georgetown, established later by the British on <strong>Penang Island<\/strong>, complemented Melaka&#8217;s legacy by becoming a vibrant administrative and trade center during colonial rule. Both cities today reflect a richly layered cultural heritage, from <strong>colonial buildings<\/strong> and <strong>Peranakan traditions<\/strong> to <strong>multifaith religious sites<\/strong> and <strong>historic marketplaces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcf38cc4aa247fd248633b7f3ca1be63\">Beyond trade, the straits also played a vital role in the <strong>spread of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity<\/strong>, shaping the religious landscape of Southeast Asia. The enduring multiculturalism and maritime character of Melaka and Georgetown continue to reflect the strait\u2019s significance. Now recognized as <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/strong>, these cities are living museums that symbolize centuries of <strong>global interaction, economic opportunity, and cultural synthesis<\/strong>, underscoring the historical and contemporary importance of the Straits of Melaka to <strong>Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the wider world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background has-medium-font-size\" id=\"melaka\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#9fbbf4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Melaka City, Melaka<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/formation-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1474\" style=\"width:887px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/formation-2.png 986w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/formation-2-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/formation-2-768x372.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Melaka<\/strong> became one of Malaysia\u2019s most historically significant cities. It\u2019s long history is summarised in the image above<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 47%\" id=\"melaka\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f43543c10fd54f252cc31eded77f5d77\" style=\"color:#164dd9;font-style:italic;font-weight:1000\"><em>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Did you know? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf1cd3b460964dff8768baa1065bf5ff is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Melaka-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1477\" style=\"width:170px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Melaka-Tree.jpg 400w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Melaka-Tree-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/unnamed1_20200909090322.jpg\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">The city got its name from a tree named Malacca<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00d68d6bb1fb49f61cffb275541024e2\">As the legend goes, while the Temasek ruler Parameswara was resting under a tree named Malacca, he witnessed a tiny mouse deer defeating his two hunting dogs and pushing them into the river. Startled by the might of the tiny creature, the ruler named Melaka after the tree he was seating beneath!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Maritime-Kingdom.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Maritime-Kingdom.jpg 652w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Maritime-Kingdom-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/7a\/35\/a2\/7a35a2a4541408c4ddb815a45c936102.jpg\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Melaka&nbsp;was the     first great Maritime Kingdom in the Malay Archipelago<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b098650e35772942fc070fae2bd0cdf\">Ruled by the strongest Srivijaya Kingdom in the 15th century, there are records of many Chinese, Arab, and Indian traders lauding Malacca as the most influential port of the Southwest region in ancient times. A Portuguese trader who landed in Melaka in the 16th century said,&nbsp;<em>\u201cThe city is of so much importance and profit. It seems to me it has no equal in the world!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Orang-Laut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1479\" style=\"width:154px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Orang-Laut.jpg 450w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Orang-Laut-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/unnamed_20200909083717.jpg\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Malacca was once a fishing village occupied by the local Malays named Orang Lauts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92c8fae60ded555d48e920807f5e263b\">Before the creation of any of the other Kingdoms into the Straits of Malacca, the people of Malacca lived peacefully under sloping rooftops of traditional Malay houses that used to hang over the water. They were mere fishermen pursuing their daily duties and influenced by none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-414 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\" id=\"backone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#home\" style=\"border-color:#d0d0d0;color:#7b7b7b;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Back To Home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background has-medium-font-size\" id=\"georgetown\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#9fbbf4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Georgetown, Penang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:48% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-1-1-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-1-1-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-1-1-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-1-1-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-1-1-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Scrapbook-Picture-Collage-Philippines-Travel-Your-Story-1-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Georgetown<\/strong> in Penang Island, plays an equally important role in the success of the straits.<\/em> <em> It was often referred to as the \u201cPearl of The Orient\u201d during the British Colonial Rule <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-neve-link-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-33416b937169a5a3fca2a01de647e91f\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:1000\">\ud83d\udca1<strong>Did you know? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"93\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/64px-King_George_IV_of_the_United_Kingdom_in_Coronation_Robes_by_Thomas_Lawrence_-_Royal_Collection_RCIN_405918.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1575\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:110px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:King_George_IV_of_the_United_Kingdom_in_Coronation_Robes_(by_Thomas_Lawrence)_-_Royal_Collection_(RCIN_405918).jpg\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Penang\u2019s capital was named after a British Monarch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f752487ee4c66e50bb390076bbdb748\">Penang\u2019s colourful capital city, George Town, is named after King George III. The East India Company established the city in 1786 and it became the first British settlement in Southeast Asia soon after. It became part of the Straits Settlements, along with Singapore and Malacca, in 1868.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"41\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/32px-Penang_Island.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1572\" style=\"width:84px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Penang_Island.png\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Penang is made up of two parts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8fcdf129b2a1bc3f70539cbea1bf179\">Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia. It comprises two halves : Penang Island and Seberang Perai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e658a36733980b7886e9ddf1cb822b8a\">It is home to the   capital city, George Town. Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley) sits on the Malay Peninsula. The state of Penang spreads across 1,048 square kilometers (404 square miles). Penang Island stretches across 750 square kilometres (285 square miles).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Name-penang.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Name-penang.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Name-penang-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Name-penang-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Name-penang-930x620.jpeg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaymail.com\/news\/malaysia\/2024\/07\/24\/george-town-or-tanjung-penaga-a-history-of-penangs-capital-and-a-call-to-restore-the-name\/144381#google_vignette\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Penang&#8217;s name has interesting roots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40c35f9c5119840ba46867cd81e00e0b\">The word Penang comes from the Malay word Pinang, which means betel nut tree. Originally, Penang was called Pulau Ka-satu or \u2018First Island\u2019. When the British settled here in 1786, they renamed it Prince of Wales Island to mark the birthday of the Prince of Wales. He later became George IV.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\" id=\"backone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#home\" style=\"border-color:#d0d0d0;color:#7b7b7b\">Back To Home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-medium-font-size wp-duotone-unset-2\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);min-height:690px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"sipms\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Headerr.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#000000\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/v0f025gc0000c7llt2bc77u7k21knvtg-3.mp4\" autoplay><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The <strong>Smart Interactive Projection Mapping System (SIPMS),<\/strong> is a digitally driven initiative geared towards educating, engaging, and empowering communities around the issue of heritage preservation and raising awareness on climate change. It addresses the urgent necessity to spread knowledge of the realities of the climate crisis and its effect on culturally rich yet vulnerable heritage zones in Malaysia which are Melaka and Georgetown, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">These two cities are situated along the Straits of Melaka, a historically significant maritime trade route. They embody centuries of cultural fusion where Malay, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British legacies are reflected in their architecture, traditions, and urban layout. However, the dual pressures of environmental degradation and urbanization challenge both tangible and intangible elements of these cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This SIPMS exhibit leverages projection mapping to display AI-generated and artist-curated stories onto significant heritage buildings, transforming public locations into immersive storytelling spaces. Through QR codes, users can also access exclusive content, additional historical data, interact with the mapping system, and even report on-site damage. Through this idea, the public will not only be able to experience the history of the place, but also envision future climate scenarios that is generated from predictive models. Overall, it promotes a low-impact, high-engagement experience that does not physically alter heritage sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The concept of SIPMS is inspired by similar global experiences such as Vivid Sydney, which uses light art to bring popular landmarks to life, Outernet London which tells stories through surround LED installations, and the Lindt Chocolate Museum, which uses QR-based interactions to deepen educational engagement. These exhibits have track records of increasing public interaction, encouraging learning, and boosting cultural tourism.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-25c9e6776ec3a1c63cad3bf87705ebc9\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">What is Projection Mapping<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d6fd0ea1e6adcab64fcc3285adcb9ea9\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Existing Projection Mapping Experience<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Projection mapping: Art and technology illuminated\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5oOAoKk6gww?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PROJECTION MAPPING - PA\u0141AC BRANICKICH - WRZESIE\u0143 2024 - MEDIACRAFT.PL\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J-U28dfssws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7b9a387c563f6f5d9d7ab1beb941d155\" id=\"explore\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Explore The Projection Mapping Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Functionally, the exhibit is structured around a few main components: <strong>projection-mapped visuals, QR-linked mobile content, and music<\/strong>. At each site, visitors will encounter animated projections on historic buildings, these may include historical scenes, artistic interpretations, or visualised climate data. Nearby signage or physical stands will feature QR codes, which users can scan to access extended information, report issues and give feedback about the sites. QR code to web was chosen over a mobile app for a smoother process to access content and for higher accessibility. This design ensures the exhibit is maintainable, even across multiple locations.<br><br>Interaction is the main drawing factor of the exhibit\u2019s appeal. Visitors can choose to engage passively by watching the light displays or actively by scanning QR codes that unlock more content. The QR will lead to options to leave feedback, explore timelines, locate more projection locations through an <strong>interactive map <\/strong>or even simulate future climate impacts on specific sites. The interactions are designed to be intuitive, accessible, and multilayered, offering different functionalities depending on user interest and background<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-Gallery-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-Gallery-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-Gallery-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-Gallery-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-Gallery-930x620.png 930w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-Gallery.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Image Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#imgmlk\">Melaka<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#imgpng\">Georgetown<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/malaysia-states-and-capital-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1601\" style=\"width:270px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/malaysia-states-and-capital-map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/malaysia-states-and-capital-map-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/malaysia-states-and-capital-map-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Interactive Map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#map\">View Map<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/QR-Stand.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1602\" style=\"width:259px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/QR-Stand.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/QR-Stand-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/QR-Stand-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">QR Simulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#qrmlk\">Melaka<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#qrpng\">Georgetown<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Music-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1717\" style=\"width:215px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Music-1.png 708w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Music-1-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Music Playlist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#music\">Listen Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Learn More <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-neve-link-color-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#env\">Environmental Threats<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-neve-link-color-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#sdg\">Sustainable Development Goals<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3f48b8033dde223e968aded9e1a60e3f\" id=\"gtn\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">QR Simulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Interaction is the main drawing factor of the exhibit\u2019s appeal. Visitors can choose to scan QR codes around the city that unlock more content. The QR will lead to options to leave feedback, explore timelines, or even simulate future climate impacts on specific sites. The interactions are designed to be intuitive, accessible, and multilayered, offering different functionalities depending on user interest and background. For example, tourists may want quick facts, while students could explore interactive climate models. These interaction pathways enable the concept of participatory heritage and interaction, where audiences contribute to conservation efforts by submitting feedback and reporting issues. By inviting the public to and adjust climate sliders or digital timelines, it is also empowering them to visualize complex environmental futures in relatable ways (Simon, 2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Billboard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Billboard.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Billboard-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Billboard-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/QR-Stand-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/QR-Stand-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/QR-Stand-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/QR-Stand-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">QR Stand Mockup<em> [Non Functional]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\" id=\"backone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#explore\" style=\"border-color:#d0d0d0;color:#7b7b7b\">Back To Explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qrmlk\">Mockup of QR Code Interaction for sites in Melaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1510\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 954 \/ 1510;\" width=\"954\" autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Screen-Recording-2025-04-23-at-9.40.57\u202fAM.mov\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\" id=\"backone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#explore\" style=\"border-color:#d0d0d0;color:#7b7b7b\">Back To Explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qrpng\">Mockup of QR Code Interaction for sites in Penang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1510\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 954 \/ 1510;\" width=\"954\" autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Penang.mov\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\" id=\"backone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#explore\" style=\"border-color:#d0d0d0;color:#7b7b7b\">Back To Explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d525e1fe9d108c746e3f94c8431aae3b\" id=\"map\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Interactive Map <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Interactive Map Feature from the QR Code, can be seen below. The users of the system will be able to locate all the possible areas were projection mapping installations have been placed so that they are free to explore different sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=1cMnYVuRe2ezRrvyQNiQVZE9InePHHlA&amp;usp=sharing\">Click to View Interactive Map Site<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\" id=\"backone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#explore\" style=\"border-color:#d0d0d0;color:#7b7b7b\">Back To Explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1827f29fc087ca11d0a61ac83a4beaa9\" id=\"img\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Image Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"imgmlk\">Projection Mapping Mockup in Melaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1612\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-20-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-20-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-20-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-20-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-20-930x620.png 930w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-20.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stadthyus (Red Square) with Historical Projection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1613\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-2nn-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-2nn-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-2nn-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-2nn-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-2nn-930x620.png 930w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Image-2nn.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Building Along Melaka River with Temperature Rising<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Afamosa-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Afamosa-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Afamosa-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Afamosa-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Afamosa-1-930x620.png 930w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Afamosa-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Famosa with Historical Event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort--683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1738\" style=\"width:344px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort--683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort--200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort--768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort-.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fort with Rising Water Levels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Building-River.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Building-River.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Building-River-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Building-River-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Building-River-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Building in Melaka on Showing Urbanization Changes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\" id=\"backone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#explore\" style=\"border-color:#d0d0d0;color:#7b7b7b\">Back To Explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"imgpng\">Projection Mapping Mockup in Penang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Town-Centre-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Town-Centre-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Town-Centre-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Town-Centre-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Town-Centre-930x620.png 930w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Town-Centre.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Town Centre with Invasion Historical Story<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/George-IV-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/George-IV-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/George-IV-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/George-IV-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/George-IV-930x620.png 930w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/George-IV.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fort Cornwallis with King George Story<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Mosque-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Mosque-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Mosque-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Mosque-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Mosque-930x620.png 930w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Mosque.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kapitan Keling Mosque with Rising Flood Levels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Armenian-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Armenian-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Armenian-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Armenian-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Armenian-930x620.png 930w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Armenian.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Armenian Street with Historical Event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort-Climate.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort-Climate.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort-Climate-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort-Climate-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/Fort-Climate-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fort Cornwallis with Educational Information on Climate Change<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\" id=\"backone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#explore\" style=\"border-color:#d0d0d0;color:#7b7b7b\">Back To Explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-227d2ffdf051742c85cd63f594753adf\" id=\"music\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Music To Accompany The Projection Mapping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Malaysian Heritage\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" 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wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-72c45c03f7340ae598335c611a2cd6f7\" id=\"env\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Environmental Threats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Rising Sea Levels and Flooding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\">Among the most pressing environmental threats facing Melaka and Georgetown&#8217;s heritage sites are rising sea levels and flooding (Masterson, Hall, &amp; North, 2025). Both cities are situated on the Straits of Melaka coast and are thus exposed to tidal surges, coastal erosion, and flooding (Ehsan, Abdul Maulud, Begum, &amp; Mia, 2022). Places like Melaka River and Weld Quay in George Town are low-lying and near water bodies, where minor rises in sea level can result in massive flooding (Pandya-Wood &amp; Azhari, 2024). Not only do these floods destroy infrastructure, but also affects historic waterfront structures many of which are centuries old and were constructed without flood-resistant and drainage infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Rising Temperature and Humidity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\">Rising temperatures and high humidity, also cause the deterioration of heritage buildings. In the tropical Malaysian climate, direct sunlight, rain, and changing humidity create conditions that build the development of mold and algae (Walder, 2023). These degrade the stonework, woodwork, paint, and even metal, weakening structural integrity over the long term (Mitchell-Rose, 2019). Colonial-era buildings and pre-war shop lots are especially vulnerable, and unless measures are taken, many of them will face serious damages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fast Paced Urbanization<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\">There is also the factor of fast-paced urbanization which poses a social and cultural threat to these heritage cities. Expansion of commercial hubs, high-density constructions, and infrastructure projects most often take their toll on continuity in architecture (Clough, 2023). With the commercialization of historic neighbourhoods also comes displacement of its residents, increased rents, and pressure to modernize, resulting in the erosion of local identity and traditions (Smith, 2023). Over-commercialization also capitalises heritage, losing its authenticity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f92b6f42a58bdb1564f87a72e40d346b\" id=\"sdg\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Sustainable Development Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/sdg-1024x350.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/sdg-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/sdg-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/sdg-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/sdg-1536x525.png 1536w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/04\/sdg-2048x700.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Smart Interactive Projection Mapping Exhibit directly supports several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting sustainable cultural engagement, climate action, education, and community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a><strong>SDG 4: Quality Education (Target 4.7)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\">The exhibit is designed not just for visual engagement, but as a tool for learning. Through historical narratives and climate awareness the project offers a platform for education to diverse audiences. It supports <strong>SDG 4.7<\/strong>, which supports education that promotes sustainable development and cultural diversity. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a><strong>SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (Target 8.9)<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\">The project offers new opportunities for local employment, particularly for artists, technicians, cultural researchers, and tourism professionals. This supports <strong>SDG 8.9,<\/strong> which promotes sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a><strong>SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (Target 11.4)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\">The project serves as a non-invasive means of cultural preservation, protecting heritage buildings while celebrating its stories. By using digitally projected formats, the project minimizes the need for interior renovations or negative repercussions from heavy tourist foot traffic, such as structural degradation. This aligns directly with <strong>SDG 11.4<\/strong> by providing a tech-driven, participatory approach to safeguarding urban heritage environments. .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a><strong>SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production (Target 12.8)<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\">Unlike traditional exhibits that require physical materials, the Smart Interactive&nbsp;Projection Mapping System is designed to be energy-efficient and mobile. This aligns with <strong>SDG 12.8,<\/strong> which seeks to ensure people have the relevant information to support sustainable lifestyles. By engaging the public with a conscious, low-footprint design, the exhibit sets an example for future cultural programming in heritage cities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a><strong>SDG 13: Climate Action (Targets 13.1 and 13.3)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\">The projections visualises the past, present, and possible future of heritage sites in Melaka and Georgetown, showing users how rising sea levels, temperature fluctuations, and extreme weather affect culturally significant buildings. By communicating these realities through visual projections, the project addresses <strong>SDG 13.1<\/strong> which addresses climate resilience and adaptive capacity as well as <strong>SDG 13.3<\/strong> that covers climate education and awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><summary>References : <br><\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-color\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-91a691eb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Amir, S., Osman, M. M., Bachok, S., &amp; Ibrahim, M. (2016). 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