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Lenggong, located in Malaysia's Perak state, has achieved a historic milestone by receiving a dual designation from UNESCO as a World Heritage and Geological site. This recognition enhances Malaysia's status on the global tourism map.
The Deputy Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, affirmed that there can be no compromise on the conditions for Mount Kinabalu's World Heritage status while studying a proposed cable car project. He emphasized that any development in the area must focus on environmental preservation and the mountain's heritage value.
A Brazilian judge has issued a ruling to ban a zipline project connecting the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro to the nearby Morro da Urca hill. The decision follows protests from local residents and environmentalists concerned about potential damage to the UNESCO World Heritage site.