via Sinar Daily, 14 June 2024: The Beruas Museum in Manjung has launched an exhibition featuring over 100 ancient Malay artifacts, including a 400-year-old Meriam Cetbang cannon from the Majapahit Empire. This exhibit, showcasing relics from the Gangga Negara, Beruas, and Manjung kingdoms, aims to educate visitors about the region’s rich historical heritage.
A 400-year-old cannon (Meriam Cetbang) is among 100 ancient Malay artifacts and illustrations believed to be relics from the Gangga Negara, Beruas and Manjung kingdoms that will be showcased to visitors at the Beruas Museum in Manjung.
Perak State Museum Board director, Mohamad Amir Mohd Dahalan, said that the main purpose of the exhibition is to provide visitors with exposure and further knowledge about the displayed artifacts.
“The Meriam Cetbang was discovered on Nov 25, 1991 in the Beruas River after being informed by local villagers. According to studies, the cannon was widely used during the era of the Majapahit Empire (1293-1527) and the Malay Nusantara kingdoms at that time.
