“Historical Remains as Memories"
There are many historical museums that can be
visited to commemorate the heroes who fought for the Malay land from the
colonies of European countries. Historic visits to Malaysia have never been
disappointing in offering meaningful and significant memories. It is very
important to cultivate the spirit of love for the country and strengthen the
unity among the people.
Therefore, below is the list of museums in Selangor that can be visited which are:
1) JUGRA INSITU MUSEUM
It is a building of ancient ruins of a
district Police Station which was built in 1878 by a British officer, Captain
Harry Charles Syers and then used as a center of Government and administration
of the Selangor Sultanate. Now, it serves as a museum with 3 exhibition halls
containing historical views. There is no charge to enter this museum but taking
pictures is not allowed. Visitors can visit the museum from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
(Saturday to Thursday) and 9.30 am - 12 noon and continue at 2.45 pm to 5.30
(Friday).
For more information, email to:
info@heritage.gov.my
Picture from www.Luvfeelin.com (Jugra Insitu
Museum)
2) ROYAL GALLERY SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ
Located in Klang, Selangor, this Royal Gallery
is about the former Sultan of Selangor Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. The museum
building was built in 1909 as the Bangunan Sultan Sulaiman in which the British
Government used the building the Land Office and Administration Office of
British Malaya. In addition, the building was also used as the headquarters of
the Japanese during the Japanese occupation in Malaya. In 1957 after the
independence of Malaya, the building was used as the Klang District Office and officially
opened as a Memorial Museum and established on 19 October 2007 by Sultan
Sharafuddin until now. The gallery is open Tuesday until Sunday and is open
from 10 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday and public holidays will be closed. Admission
is free.
For more information, dial: 03-3373 6500
Picture from www.Pinterest.com (Royal Gallery Sultan Abdul Aziz)
3) KUALA SELANGOR MUSEUM
This Kuala Selangor Museum is home to
Selangor's historical artefacts such as tombstones, weapons, spears, cannons
and others which were used during the war from the beginning of the Sultanate
of Selangor by Sultan Salehuddin (Raja Lumu) in 1766. There were local battles
in Selangor (Civil War) and also the battles fought with the Dutch and the
British. The civil war involved Sultan Abdul Samad, Raja Mahmud, Raja Abdullah
from Kuala Lumpur, Raja Sulaiman (ruler of Klang), Tengku Kudin, and Raja
Mahadi. It was then a battle for power and a political game between those in
power. This museum is close to Altingsburd Lighthouse which visitors can visit
after going to this Kuala Selangor Museum. Now, the museum is open every day
from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.
For more information, email to:
www.padat.gov.my
Picture from www.hellotravel.com (Kuala
Selangor Museum)
4) KAJANG HERITAGE CENTRE
The establishment of Kajang city is the result
of tin mining and rubber cultivation. In the 1850s, Hulu Langat District was
the first place for tin mining in Rekoh. Sultan Abdul Samad offered to open a
tin mine in Bukit Arang to Towkay Chin Ah Chan in 1868. Mandailing immigrants
from Sumatra were pioneers in opening up forest land in Kajang. Visitors can
visit this Kajang Heritage Center on weekend only from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
which offers various collections related to Kajang City and Hulu Langat
District.
For more information, email to:
leekimsin@gmail.com
Picture from www.BeritaHarian.com (Kajang Heritage Centre)
5) SULTAN ALAM SHAH MUSEUM
This museum is the main embodiment of cultural
heritage and development in the State of Selangor with Minangkabau architecture
and design. The museum was established in 1974 and was named after Sultan
Hisamuddin Alam Shah, the 7th sultan of Selangor. The museum features
prehistoric artefacts of early human settlements and drum fragments from the
Bronze Age (Dong Son) since 600 BC. In fact, this museum also tells the history
of Selangor from the time of the Portuguese, Bugis, Dutch, Melaka and Johor
Sultanate until Independence Day. Now, the museum can be visited for free and
is open from Tuesday to Sunday only from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.
For more information, email: info@padat.gov.my
Picture from www.AezG’vanBlog.com (Sultan Alam Shah Museum)
CONCLUSION
Finally,
we need to appreciate the impacts brought forth by historical events so that
previous memories are always remembered and lessons will always be learned. As
Malaysians, we must be proud and cultivate good values in ourselves so that
history does not fade from our memories. As a reminder, make sure to always emphasize
on social and physical distancing in compliance to the standard operating
procedures (SOP) to prevent any transmission of this COVID-19 virus outbreak.
For more information, visit Tourism Selangor's official website at Selangor.Travel
About Tourism Selangor
Tourism
Selangor is a state government tourism arm established to increase the number
of local and international tourists to Selangor by enhancing and developing the
known as well as the undiscovered beauty of the State. Many initiatives are
taken to achieve this such as organizing local and international campaigns,
events, overseas tourism trade missions, local roadshows and many more.
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