Sarawak's Malay Wisma is officially recognized, the dignity of Malay cultural heritage

KUCHING, 11 Nov: Sarawak has made another achievement in consolidating the heritage and identity of the Malay community through the inauguration of the Wisma Melayu Sarawak which is a symbol of preservation of the state's cultural treasures as well as Malay history.

Tengkolok which is a heritage of traditional Malay fashion symbolizes glory, sovereignty and dignity, thus carrying historical value as well as identity of the Sarawak Malay people.

The architectural concept is also related to the history of Malay society in the state, as well as drawing inspiration from the original logo design of the foundation introduced in 1994.

Sarawak's Malay Wisma is equipped with various facilities including Main Hall, Foundation administrative offices, Malay Resource Centre and surau, while the Sarawak Malay Culture Museum is also under development planning.

The main hall of the building can accommodate about 2,000 people for conference purposes and about 1,500 people for dinners, thus providing suitable space for conducting various social, educational and cultural activities.

In addition, the development planning of the Museum of Malay Culture Sarawak became one of the important components in efforts to strengthen the preservation and documentation of the historical heritage of Malay society in the state.

When completed, the museum is expected to house a diverse collection of history, manuscripts, artifacts as well as cultural heritage materials of the Malay people and society at large.

The Sarawak Malay Wisma has been inaugurated by the late State of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. And my Lord Jaafar's Junaidi with his wife, Toh Aunt Grandfather Fauziah Mohd Sanusi in a ceremony held tonight.

In attendance, the Sarawak Prime Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg along with his son Dayang Norjihan, as well as Deputy Premier of Sarawak embraced Chairman of Board of Trustees AKYBMS, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.