The Heritage of Malaysia Trust

Badan Warisan Malaysia – The Heritage of Malaysia Trust (BWM) is the leading national heritage NGO with a reputation for excellence in heritage conservation services spanning nearly 30 years. As an independent registered charity, its role is to raise awareness of heritage issues and advocate for a conservation-friendly environment in Malaysia.

BWM works throughout Malaysia, cooperating with community groups, institutions, the private sector and all levels of Government to promote the conservation and preservation of historic buildings and places. It plays a pivotal role in advocacy through a range of activities including heritage education, and it initiates research and documentation of our heritage assets and contribute to debates at international, national and local levels, on the quality of its built environment.

Since 1985, BWM has undertaken various building conservation projects, many of which have won accolades and awards locally and internationally. It has been involved in cultural heritage tourism and the development of heritage walks and tours, as well as the integrated and sustainable management of heritage sites in Malaysia.