بررسی اجمالی روش های تعمیر و نگهداری بناهای تاریخی در کوالالامپور : شیوه های فعلی

The conservation of historic buildings is an established method to preserve a heritage structure through restoration and maintenance works. Maintenance has been identified as a key intervention in protecting historic structure by prolonging a building lifespan. The importance of carrying out a systematic and routine maintenance works as part of the conservation programme is often neglected due to misunderstanding on the needs of the works subsequent to the conservation works carried out. Noted, without systematic and proper maintenance approach, historic buildings will deteriorate and will not be able to function as it is. In a way, this will be such a financial waste considering the higher cost involved in the conservation works. This paper intends to highlight the current practice of maintenance approaches that are being implemented in historic buildings in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur as a capital city of Malaysia, has uniquely contains a vast number of historic buildings. Each building has its own unique character and significant be it cultural, historical or architectural. The findings for this research are summarized from the responses obtained directly from the respondents employed for the management of the historical buildings. Case studies involving 20 numbers of historical buildings, of which some are already categorized under national heritage, were carried out. The methodology for this research is based on personal interviews and distribution of self-developed questionnaire directing to the current scenario on the approach taken for the implementation of maintenance works on these buildings. The outcome of this paper later would be used as a basis for formation of the best maintenance programme for historical buildings in Malaysia