Bringing Malaysia’s museums out from the past

via MalaysiaNow, 17 September 2022: A historian’s comment about the need to modernise museums in Malaysia, especially after Covid-19.

There are about 128 museums and galleries throughout the country under the Department of Museums Malaysia, mostly in Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Kedah.

Together, they tell the story of prehistoric and early civilisation, the colonial era, independence and post-independence in Malaysia.

They also cover cultural aspects such as art, food and Malaysian traditions.

But despite the weekend crowds at the national museum, the extent to which such institutions help Malaysians appreciate the country’s history remains in question.

Source: Bringing Malaysia’s museums out from the past | MalaysiaNow