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ABSTRACT

According to the guidelines provided by the UNESCO World Heritage Center in the Historic Urban
Landscape (HUL), the initial step towards ensuring the success of historic urban conservation is to
implement a thorough mapping technique. Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown, and Malacca serve as examples
of successful preservation of historic cities in Malaysia within the scope of local mapping studies. The
mapping data has been well administered, resulting in a comprehensive implementation strategy for
conservation. Conversely, small-scale historical cities experience the reverse scenario. Consequently, the
morphology of the historic city is disturbed, posing a risk to the preservation of the local heritage. Hence,
this study aims to investigate the extent to which heritage mapping has been implemented in Bandar
Chukai, a seaside city located in Terengganu. Furthermore, this study proposes that the most recent
mapping data represents a significant advancement in the conservation of the morphology of the historic
city. This study acquired results by utilizing data mapping techniques and conducting semi-structured
interviews with key stakeholders involved in the city's conservation efforts. The participants comprised of
museum administrators at the district level, as well as urban planners at both the district and state levels.
The acquired data has been examined through thematic analysis, following the criteria outlined in the HUL
implementation. The study's findings revealed a significant prevalence of conservation negligence,
particularly in the execution of mapping by the authorities. This collective subsequently results in the
morphological disruption of the urban area, particularly affecting the allocation of land for construction
purposes. This study argues that the inequality in the early stages of conservation requires careful
attention. Ultimately, this study culminates in the development of a mapping using GIS techniques as a
viable solution approach.

Keywords: Historic town; morphology; heritage; mapping; conservation

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