historic temple (Candi no. 11) at the archaeological site of Bujang Valley, Kedah being demolished by a property developer. The developer claimed being unaware of the 1200 years old remains, which are related to the history of Hinduism and Buddhism in Malaysia, were on site.

demolition of Bok House in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur in 2006 (shortly after NHA 2005 been gazetted) has raised questions about how heritage is being assessed.

Values need to be assessed so that if there is any decision need to be made to the heritage site, building or monument in the future, the decision will consider all the values and the need to retain it.

‘the regard that something is held to deserve, the importance, worth, or usefulness of thing’ (Oxford Dictionaries, 2014).

cultural heritage significance” as cultural heritage having aesthetic, archaeological, architectural, cultural, historical, scientific, social, spiritual, linguistic or technological value.

dynamic urban resource that has adaptive potential continuously provide a place to live, play, work, study and experience life in general.