There
are many historical museums which 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
centre 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: info@heritage.gov.my
Picture
from www.Pinterest.com (Royal Gallery Sultan Abdul Aziz)
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.hellotravel.com (Kuala Selangor Museum
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, visit: www.padat.gov.my
Picture
from www.BeritaHarian.com (Kajang Heritage Centre)
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: leekimsin@gmail.com
Picture
from www.AezG’vanBlog.com (Sultan Alam Shah Museum)
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 drums 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, visit: info@padat.gov.my
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 with 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
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