Tenggarong, Kaltim, July 25 -- The government of Kutai Kartanegara district in East Kalimantan has initiated efforts to digitize and preserve ancient manuscripts to safeguard the area's rich cultural and historical heritage.

"Ancient manuscripts are invaluable sources of information that capture the traces of culture, knowledge, customs, and noble values that have developed within society," expert staff for general administration at the Kutai Kartanegara District Secretariat, Heldiansyah, said in Tenggarong on Friday.

He added that the manuscripts can allow the local community to understand the roots of their culture and identity.

For this reason, their preservation is the shared responsibility of all elements of society.

Given its ri...