Leong Meng Fai, who manages the Han Chin Pet Soo Museum in Ipoh, shares the history of the Hakka community and the glory days of tin mining with visitors. The museum hosts up to three tour sessions a day and attracts tourists from all over the world. Many tourists have expressed their enjoyment of visiting museums in Perak. The museum used to be a clubhouse for mining bosses and showcases different sections depicting its past. The Perak Museum Board manages seven museums, while two are under the Museums Department of Malaysia and one is under the National Heritage Department. There are also privately owned museums in the area.
The Perak Museum in Taiping, which has had over 90,000 visitors this year, features indoor exhibitions and a classic car collection. They have upcoming exhibitions scheduled for this year, including ones on World War II, Independence Day, exotic forest fruits, and taxidermy. Visitors can also download a mobile app to experience augmented reality exhibitions at the Perak Museum. The museum, opened in 1883, is said to be the first in Perak. It attracts tourists and local visitors alike.
Haslia Hassan, a businesswoman, praised the museum for its improvements and believes it’s a great place for children to learn about history and culture. Muhamad Hanif Zulkifli, a civil servant, has been visiting the museum since he was little and now enjoys bringing his family there. Both visitors appreciate the exhibitions and look forward to future displays.
Mohamad Amir Mohd Dahalan, the director of the Perak Museum Board, announced that the Darul Ridzuan Museum and Beruas Museum are undergoing renovation and will showcase new exhibitions. He hopes this will attract more visitors. A teacher named Sara hopes for more exhibitions at the Darul Ridzuan Museum and references the success of collaborations with People of Remarkable Talent.
Last year, concerns were raised about the dilapidated buildings, lack of tour guides, and poor road signage at the Pasir Salak historical complex. Visitors expressed disappointment and a medical officer named Kumar chose not to visit due to its condition. Kumar believes the complex should be repaired as it showcases an important moment in Malaya’s history.
Perak tourism committee chairman, Loh Sze Yee, is hopeful that museums in the state will attract more visitors. He mentioned upcoming events such as a photography contest, Perak food review, Night at the Museum, and exploration tours of all the board’s museums. Loh hopes these events will draw domestic and international tourists to the museums.
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