Singapore's Malay Heritage Centre dips into vast archives for hilarious Malaya-era PSA series

A vintage advertisement for Bedak Chantek Molek used by the Malay Heritage Centre in Singapore for its PSA series surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak. Photo: Malay Heritage Centre

Singapore’s Malay Heritage Centre - whose permanent galleries showcase an interesting collection of artefacts from the National Collection (Singapore) and the Malay community - has recently posted this 1940s-era Malay comics image online, along with several other eye-catching old advertisements and photographs, in a public service announcement of sorts.

Cheeky speech bubbles and Stay Home Tips make for a nice introduction to our shared heritage (think traditional dances, costumes, Saloma and customs) while keeping things focused on the Covid-19 situation.