Borneo Cultures Museum Surpasses Million Visitors Mark

via The Star, 14 May 2024: Since its opening in 2022, the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching, Sarawak, has welcomed over a million visitors, showcasing its appeal as a major cultural attraction. The museum, which highlights the diverse heritage of Borneo, has drawn guests from 155 countries, including dignitaries and students, emphasizing its educational and cultural significance. The museum’s success is also supported by new digital initiatives like e-ticketing, enhancing accessibility and visitor experience.

“To date, the museum has accumulated a total of 1,007,716 visitors from 155 countries. This indicates that the museum remains a prominent attraction for museum-goers, locally and globally,” he told the Sarawak Legislative Assembly during his winding-up speech on Tuesday (May 14).

Last month, a nine-year-old girl from Kuching became the one-millionth visitor when she came to the museum with her family.

Abdul Karim said the museum’s visitors included dignitaries and royal figures, such as the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Jan 16.

He said the museum also welcomed students from schools and higher institutions, including those from outside Kuching such as SK Sungai Passin in Daro, SK Batu Luking in Kanowit, SK Ulu Pedanum in Bintangor, SK Nanga Semawang in Julau and SK Nanga Bawai in Kapit.

Source: Borneo Cultures Museum attracts over a million visitors since opening in 2022