A Study of Virtual Heritage Preservation on Rumah Uda Manap and Its Digital Transformation for Public Accessibility and Engagement

Nurul Shafika Md Idros, Mohd Hisham Johari and Norfadilah Kamaruddin
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Nurul Shafika Md Idros: Creative Visual Exchange (CReATE), Faculty of Art and Design, University Technology MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 43200 Selangor, Malaysia
Mohd Hisham Johari: Creative Visual Exchange (CReATE), Faculty of Art and Design, University Technology MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 43200 Selangor, Malaysia
Norfadilah Kamaruddin: Creative Visual Exchange (CReATE), Faculty of Art and Design, University Technology MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 43200 Selangor, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 4021-4030

Abstract: Heritage preservation is crucial to maintaining Malaysia’s cultural identity, particularly with regard to traditional Malay homes, which are in risk due to environmental causes, modernization, and neglect. However, conservation and historical preservation are expensive and difficult tasks. In order to enhance public accessibility and participation for heritage conservation, this study aim to explores the possibility of digital transformation using 360-degree virtual tour of Rumah Uda Manap. The house was originally built on the banks of the Perak River in Kampong Ngior, Tanjong Blanja, now known as Parit in Perak, Northen Malaysia. The study creates a virtual environment by incorporating public feedback into the R2RD model (Read, Reflect, Display, Do). A survey questionnaire with 3000 participants revealed key design elements like interactivity and simplicity of navigation as part of digital conservation effort of traditional house. The results also demonstrate a strong interest in virtual heritage encounters, underscoring the potential of digital tools to close the gaps and advance travel. This study emphasizes the value of virtual heritage preservation as a cutting-edge strategy for conserving traditional Malay architecture and encouraging public participation.

Date: 2025
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