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Standards & metadata

KIIK is built on open standards for interoperability and long-term preservation — so that the nation's treasures remain accessible and portable.

Metadata & preservation

Dublin Core

Core descriptive metadata schema.

VRA Core 4.0

Metadata specific to visual works.

IPTC / XMP

Embedded photo & rights metadata.

PREMIS + MIX

Preservation & technical metadata.

OAIS (ISO 14721)

Digital archiving reference model.

METS / MODS / MARCXML

Institutional packaging & crosswalks.

Interoperability

OAI-PMH

Inbound & outbound metadata harvesting.

IIIF Image & Presentation

Interoperable image viewing & zoom.

Persistent ID (Handle/DOI/ARK)

Permanent identifier for every item.

RightsStatements.org / CC

Structured rights statements.

Payment & compliance (Malaysia)

FPX

Malaysian online banking payment.

LHDN MyInvois

Valid e-invoicing.

Copyright Act 1987 · PDPA 2010

Rights & personal data protection.

WCAG 2.1 AA

Accessibility.

Asset protection

Public previews are watermarked and resolution-limited. Full-resolution master files are stored outside the web root and released only through a secure link once a licence is purchased — as demonstrated in this demo when you “purchase” a licence.